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Crime & mystery fiction

UNTIMELY DEATH

Elizabeth J. Duncan

Witty and wise work, Untimely Death, the first in Elizabeth J. Duncan’s charming cozy series, is sure to delight.

A Catskills resort’s production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes a wickedly ironic turn when the leading lady, Lauren Richmond, is first poisoned and then stabbed. Who would extinguish the life of such a beautiful young thespian? Who wouldn’t? Seems like just about everyone had a motive to pull the ropes on her final curtain call. At the center of this Shakespearian tragedy is Charlotte Fairfax, formerly the costume mistress of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Upstate New York is a long way from the royal stage, but Charlotte is always the queen of her domain. As this small production’s costume designer, she has stitched her way into everyone’s lives, learning more than anyone could possibly imagine about the rise and fall of Lauren Richmond. But curiosity killed the cat. And it might well kill the costume designer. Elizabeth J. Duncan is the author of the beloved Penny Brannigan mystery series set in North Wales. A former editor and broadcaster in England, Elizabeth is currently an instructor at the Humber School for Writers in Ontario, Canada.

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Book Published 2015-11-10 by Crooked Lane Books

Comments

Duncan introduces a charming new sleuth and plenty of quirky characters sure to appeal to her base and to cozy fans in general.

Sympathetic, well-drawn characters and fascinating details on Shakespeare's plays and costume design add to what is a satisfying mystery.

What could have more charm than a cozy set in the Catskills?...Duncan drops just enough clues and red herrings to keep the reader guessing whodunit to the end.

An impressively crafted mystery that is a fully absorbing and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end...very highly recommended.

This first of the Shakespeare in the Catskills series offers good promise. Charlotte is a likable protagonist. The supporting cast members...all have the capability of turning into strong series characters. Readers of the cozy mystery genre should definitely check out UNTIMELY DEATH.