Thus Was Adonis Murdered; Sarah Cauldwell.
An English writer, Sarah Cauldwell gives the world a series of highly styled mysteries of manners. In her first work, Thus Was Adonis Murdered, Ms. Cauldwell presents us with what might best be called a tea room of socialites trying to solve the mysteries hidden within the correspondences of a young Julia Larwood--a tax barrister who traveled to Florence in some infinitely complex twist of emotions and the Tax Finance Act. The letters grow deeper, and we soon find ourselves entrenched in a mystery that only the esteemed Hilary Tamar, Cauldwells hero, is able to solve.
The book is subtle, and highly stylized--with an extremely dry wit. I found it a bit of a task to read, but it was an interesting voyage. Just, be prepared for a very unique writing style.
The Name of the Rose; Umberto Eco. pages 536
Set in 1327, shortly before the dawn of the renaissance, a 50 year old monk sets out to investigate a mysterious death at a Benedictine Monastary. This is an intricately woven, and delightful mystery that draws together elements of mystery, theology and history.
The Name of the Rose is a beautiful and intricate work. A true master piece deserving all five stars and more.
Skinwalkers; Tony Hillerman.
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The Eagle Catcher; Margaret Coel. pages 241
