Death Tidies Up
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Pretty juicy stuff, right? Charlotte doesn't think so. She's trying her best to forget all the rumors—she has more important things to worry about these days. Like vacuuming, window-washing. . .and her new job at the old Devilier house. The gorgeous historic home is being transformed into luxury apartments, and Maid-for-a-Day is in charge of the cleanup. Should be easy enough, Charlotte thinks—until she finds a barely-cold corpse in one of the closets.
The police are sure the dead man is Drew Bergeron. Funny, considering Drew supposedly died years ago—and Charlotte distinctly remembers attending his funeral. Talk about messy. Suddenly all that gossip about the Heberts and Bergerons seems incredibly timely—and Charlotte wishes she'd listened just a little bit closer. . .
With old rivalries flaring—and past secrets suddenly back in the present—Charlotte has a feeling this job will involve some real dirty work. Good thing she has a knack for cleaning up crimes. . .
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Barbara Colley. (2004). Death Tidies Up. Kensington Books.
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The police are sure the dead man is Drew Bergeron. Funny, considering Drew supposedly died years ago—and Charlotte distinctly remembers attending his funeral. Talk about messy. Suddenly all that gossip about the Heberts and Bergerons seems incredibly timely—and Charlotte wishes she'd listened just a little bit closer. . .
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After Colley's strong series debut, Maid for Murder
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Readers tired of the Big Easy as a locale of grim police procedurals, though, may welcome this cozy approach. Agent, Evan Marshall. (Feb. 11)Forecast:The eye-catching orange jacket and impressive list of encomiums for
Maid for Murder should help ensure solid initial sales.
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When her cleaning-service crew discovers a corpse, Charlotte LaRue nearly panics, then faints. She's had brushes with death before (Maid for Murder), but this investigation consolidates all her worries: the homicide detective niece she raised, the soon-to-retire detective she likes, and the fact of turning 60 and needing a check-up. Charlotte taps into the Garden District information and rumor mill for clues. After all, the dead man supposedly died two years earlier in a highly publicized plane accident. Colley's second Charlotte LaRue adventure includes a pleasant, easy-paced narrative, familiar New Orleans surroundings, and an appealingly down-to-earth sleuth. Fans of Southern cozies will enjoy.Copyright 2003 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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