Crime on Her Mind: A Collection of Short Stories (Five Star First Edition Mystery Series) - Hardcover

Hart, Carolyn G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786217359 ISBN 13: 9780786217359

Publisher: Five Star, 1999

Synopsis

Book by Hart, Carolyn G.

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

The strength of Hart's latest lies not in its mystery?which is easily deduced?but in its sleuth: 60-something Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Henrietta O'Dwyer Collins (a.k.a. Henrie O), who, with her modest suits, sensible shoes and disingenuous ways, can charm the truth out of the most venomous foe. Henrie is in San Antonio seeking a friend's granddaughter, Iris Chavez, who has been missing for nearly a week after she suddenly bolted from her job at Tesoros, a gallery renowned for its superior Mexican artwork. The upscale establishment is run by the formidable Garza family, headed by patrician matriarch Maria Elena, but it doesn't take Henrie long to sense that something sinister lies under the family's gracious veneer. With Maria Elena's blessing, Henrie begins to investigate Iris's relationship with the clan, and discovers she can trust Iris's lover, Rick Garza, who, indeed, does produce the missing girl. But what are the two terrified youngsters concealing? After uncovering a conspiracy (and a couple of dead bodies), Henrie finds herself in grave danger. This fifth in the series (after Death in Paradise) is enhanced by Hart's knowledgeable descriptions of fine Central American artwork. In addition, each malicious character is splendid in his small role. And though the plot is slender and the finale melodramatic, Henrie O?sturdy, relentless yet compassionate?carries the show. (Mar.) FYI: Carolyn Hart has won the Agatha, Anthony and Macavity awards. In February, Five Star/Macmillan USA will release Crime on Her Mind ($21.95 272p ISBN 0-7862-1735-9), the first collection of Hart's short stories, many of which also feature Henrie O.
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From Booklist:

This agreeable anthology from popular mystery author Hart features two of the author's familiar series characters. Eight of the 12 stories star Henrie O, retired journalist, amateur sleuth, and protagonist of several Hart novels. Two of the stories star Laurel Darling and daughter-in-law Annie from Hart's Death on Demand series. All of the stories are well organized and possess Hart's signature cozy charm, vivid landscapes, and surprise endings. Unfortunately, each Henrie O tale repeats the same backstory--details about Henrie and her partners in crime. The stories are preceded by Hart's perceptive introduction on women in mysteries. A good choice for the author's many fans John Rowen

About this edition

• Publisher: Five Star
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0786217359
• ISBN 13: 9780786217359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 268