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Ladataan... Don't Look Back (alkuperäinen julkaisuvuosi 2002; vuoden 2003 painos)Tekijä: Amanda Quick
TeostiedotDon't Look Back (tekijä: Amanda Quick) (2002)
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. Lavinia, experta en la práctica del hipnotismo, funda junto con Tobias una empresa que proporciona "discretas investigaciones privadas". Celeste participaría de ese negocio si no hubiera sido asesinada. Al ir tras la pista del asesino, la pareja de investigadores topará con una serie de tenebrosos sujetos que buscan un valioso brazalete robado a Celeste y que, según dicen, posee poderes legendarios.
Amanda Quick has cleverly joined the ranks of those romantic mystery writers who bring back unforgettable characters to solve yet another intriguing case. Lavinia and Tobias certainly know how to stir up trouble and mix in pleasure while on the job. Readers will be captured by their latest case—a mystery with all the wit, quick pace, suspense and surprises that are Ms. Quick's hallmarks. Kuuluu näihin sarjoihinLake & March (2) Distinctions
Fiction.
Romance.
Suspense.
Historical Fiction.
HTML:In this most entrancing tale of mystery and romance by the New York Times bestselling author AMANDA QUICK, lovers and partners-in-crime investigators Lavinia Lake and Tobias March continue their exciting newfound relationship, with its delicious mix of risky business, rising passion, and now??murder. As if a head for business and a nose for trouble aren??t enough to distinguish fiercely independent Lavinia Lake from the other women of London??s fashionable Claremont Lane, there is one more feature to set her apart. Lavinia is also well versed in the practice of mesmerism, an extraordinary gift that far surpasses mere charm and physical appeal. Nobody knows this better than the usually coolheaded Tobias March, who seems to have fallen hopelessly under her spell. Fortunately for all, however, Lavinia uses her powers for good. And ever since a tragedy involving one of her subjects, she has even retired them in favor of her work with Lake and March, a joint venture providing ??discreet private inquiries for individuals of quality.? Celeste Hudson, the stunningly beautiful young wife of a family friend and fellow mesmerist, would surely count herself among such individuals??were she still alive, that is. While mythology??s Medusa could turn men to stone, lovely Celeste was more accustomed to turning them to jelly. In fact, unbeknownst to her husband, Howard, the ambitious Celeste was planning to use her talents to forge a new future in Society??one that would not include him. Sadly, her plans were cut short when she was murdered. Only a gentleman??s cravat wound around her lovely neck remained for evidence??small compensation for the strange and priceless bracelet that may have been snatched from her wrist as she drew her last breath. As a result, Lake and March are soon in Howard Hudson??s employ on the trail of the killer. But Tobias is convinced the dashing widower is more interested in tracking down the missing relic. If so, Howard is not alone. Any number of ruthless types are after the very same antiquity, whose centerpiece is an unusual blue cameo of inestimable value and supposed legendary powers??powers of immeasurable worth to anyone in Howard??s line of work. Together, Lake and March undertake a tantalizing investigation that leads them from the glittering ballrooms of the ton to London??s seediest taverns to a mesmerist whose therapies include treating ladies suffering from ??hysteria? is a a most unconventional method??and, not least of all, to the darkest reaches of men??s psyches. Along the way, Don??t Look Back becomes a completely mesmerizing read as the irrepr Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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4 Stars
In this second installment of the Lake and March trilogy, Lavinia Lake and Tobias March are struggling to find a balance between their professional partnership and their intense physical attraction. To make matters worse, an old acquaintance of Lavinia's reappears in her life and when his wife is found dead, requests her help much to Tobia's chagrin.
Another light and entertaining tale from Amanda Quick. Tobias and Lavinia have wonderful chemistry and their banter is delightful. The development of the secondary romance between Tobias's young brother-in-law and Lavinia's niece is also appealing and it is fun to see the mirroring with their older counterparts.
The mystery itself is interesting although the mesmerism trope is a bit overdone and doesn't really add anything to the plot or the characterization. Nevertheless, there are one or two surprising twists and the climax and resolution are satisfying.
Overall, an enjoyable story and I look forward to the final book in the trilogy.
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