The Seventh Sinner: A Jacqueline Kirby Mystery (Jacqueline Kirby Mysteries)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.20 (984 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786199423 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 589 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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4.5 Stars J. Sexton This book introduces Jacqueline Kirby, a librarian, who happens to have an inquiring mind. However, Jean Suttman, one of the "seven sinners" who are students studying in Rome, is closer to what I think of as the main character. I enjoyed the interplay among the students and between Jean and Jacqueline.The author's knowledge of archaeology shines in this book. As a retired librarian, I always enjoy fiction with a competent librarian as an active part of the story. Combined w. "and I didn't love it the way I loved Be Buried in the" according to Kindle Customer. I am more familiar with Elizabeth Peters from her years of writing as Barbara Michaels. This particular book was a slow starter for me, and I didn't love it the way I loved Be Buried in the Rain or Ammie Come Home. But if you are looking for a well-written, mild-adventure story, this might be the way to go.. Fun, well written Enjoyed the characters, the location, the reparte. Not too gory or terrorizing but pleasantly entertaining. I will read more from this author.
From the moment she stepped into the pagan darkness and discovered the corpse of Albert, one of her fellow students, she was afraid. Before long she could see no chance of rescue from the ever-present terror, no hope of escape, nothing but death.. Not even the comforting presence of the perceptive and practical Jacqueline Kirby could erase the fear that was nourished by one small accident after another, "accidents" that came dreadfully close to killing her. Someone was stalking Jean, someone ruthless and determined. For vibrant, lovely Jean Suttman, the fellowship to study in Rome was the culmination of her dreams, until she undertook an innocent expedition to the ancient Temple of Mithra
Elizabeth Peters (1927-2013) was a New York Times bestselling author whose novels were often set against historical backdrops. She was a member of the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, DC, and won a Helen Hayes Award in 1988 for her role in Woolly Mammoth's production of Savage in Limbo.. She ea
Not even the comforting presence of the perceptive and practical Jacqueline Kirby could erase the fear which was nourished by one small accident after another. "Accidents" which come close to killing her.Someone was stalking Jean, someone ruthless and determined. Before long she could see no chance of rescue from the ever-present terror no hope of escape nothing but death . From the Back Cover For vibrant, lovely Jean Suttman, the fellowship to study in Rome was the culmination of all her dreams -- until she undertook an innocent expedition to the ancient subterranean Temple of Mithra.From the moment she stepped into the pagan darkness and discovered the corpse of the repulsive Albert, one of her fellow students, she was afraid