A Mary MacDougall Mystery Duet, by Richard Audry
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The first two Mary MacDougall mystery novellas in one e-book... A Pretty Little Plot... For 18-year-old Mary MacDougall, the highlight of her 1901 summer vacation is the painting class taught by handsome Edmond Roy. But when he is accused of kidnapping two of his own pupils, it falls to Mary to dig up the truth. As she feels her way through her very first investigation, Mary discovers secrets deep within her own heart. The headstrong young heiress is not as immune to feelings of attraction as she thought. Mr. Roy has awakened a longing within her. The Stolen Star... The holiday season is a flurry of activities—including the 1901 Gala Christmas Musicale, starring opera diva Josie Borrell. Then the famous sapphire that Josie wears for her performance goes missing and Mary MacDougall is drawn into the hunt for the purloined gem. In the end, the matter of the stolen jewel comes down to the simplest of clues, while the matter of the man Mary loves couldn’t possibly be more complex.
A Mary MacDougall Mystery Duet, by Richard Audry- Amazon Sales Rank: #786771 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-24
- Released on: 2015-06-24
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Mary MacDougall CAN Be a Detective! By C. DUPONT When this novella ended, I smiled. This was the end of my introduction to Mary McDougall, a young woman who is held back from becoming a detective.What, you say, held back?At the turn of the century, the end of the Victorian era, there were still strict social mores in place for the conduct of men and women in society. Wealthy women were not employed with the wealthy, as a group, referred to as the idle rich. Mary wanted more in her life than getting married to a proper wealthy gentleman and having children.Mary McDougall will stay with me for a while for a number of reasons; the first because she’s so pleasant, so nice but firm and she wants that ring. No, not the gold ring on her finger, the brass ring people reach for when passing on the merry-go-‘round---getting what you want from life that makes you the happiest.While I’m not tired of NYC, it’s refreshing to know about other parts of the nation and Mary hails from Minneapolis. That's an area that I'm totally unfamiliar with but one that Richard Autry (aka D. R. Martin) is successfully guiding me through with Mary's observant eyes.Sweet, stubborn, and pretty, Mary has that something extra not seen in the early 1900’s and that’s a lovely young woman who thinks for herself outside the customs of the day. And fortunately for her, her father is moneyed with connections which open doors that otherwise would be slammed in her face.I’m not one to make comparisons of authors but it’s my opinion that Richard Autry can stand toe to toe with any of the better known historical fiction authors. And believe it when I say the market is stuffed with all kinds, colors, themes of cozies but this one stands out.Although a noir/hard-boiled fiction fan, I do read cozies from time to time because they are light, breezy, with some mystery to be solved but little to no bloody descriptions or sex. (Ahhh, phooey.)Some of my favorite authors, I can't read back to back such as Andrew Vachss. He’s a tough, edgy writer who can make me mentally exhausted by the end of the book. The gritty books...those that make you want to bathe afterward.When I read some of those, afterward I reach for a cozy. They're right on my shelf next to Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, Dennis Lehane and James Lee Burke to name a few. Of course I love all these authors and more. But sometimes, I just want an easy going cozy...to relax and chill with.While my main ‘go to’ cozy has been Victoria Thompson and her Gaslight Series with Sarah Brandt, a turn of the century mid-wife, now Mary McDougall is standing tall right next to Sarah and Mary can hold her own and go toe to toe solving any crime. Sarah better watch her back.***********This book consists of two novellas and like a good wine for a special occasion, I'm saving the second novella after one of the edgy writers that I read.Also, Richard Audry (D.R. Martin) wrote Smoking Ruin which I loved. Marty is a great gal...introduce yourself.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Engaging Characters By Lori Caswell/Dollycas Dollycas’s ThoughtsThe first thing I have to say is that I am so impressed with Mary MacDougall. A strong, vibrant, young lady who knows what she wants and strives to get it. These books are set in a time when women of Mary’s age and status are mainly looking for a husband. Mary is not afraid to say she has no desire for marriage, at least at the moment. She wants a career, she wants to be a detective. Well, we see in both of these stories she has a keen mind and is on her way to reaching her dreams. Mary MacDougall is a woman before her time.In A Pretty Little Plot, Mary is taking a painting class with several other ladies taught by Mr. Edmond Roy. They all seem to be enjoying the class until 2 of the students go missing. From the evidence the teacher becomes the prime suspect but Mary doesn’t believe he could have kidnapped these women. She pursues an investigation on her own. While she does this she finds she may just have romantic feeling for her teacher. First she must prove his innocence and then worry about her heart.The author paints a grand little mystery with his words. He brings history to life with a fresh voice. The journey Mary takes to solve the crime seems very believable for that time and place. She sifts through the clues and puts them together quite quickly.In The Stolen Star, Mary meets opera diva, Josie Borrell, when she makes an appearance in town. The diva as been asked to wear a valuable sapphire necklace for her performance. The next day we find the jewel is missing. Mary confirms it was placed back into the box after the performance so it had to have gone missing after it was returned to its owner. Again Mary very methodically solves the mystery. But the mystery of her heart is still up in the air as Edmond Roy returns but he has not come alone.Being short novellas does not take anything away from either of these stories. I was engaged by the characters and the mysteries while not complex were very entertaining. Mary is a character I want to get to know better and one I will remember for a long time.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. OK, but not By Jonesy I wanted to like this book more than three stars worth, but it disappointed in a few ways. The plot of the first novella revolves around eighteen-year-old Mary's desire to be a detective and the opportunity that presents itself when her art instructor is arrested for the kidnapping of another pupil. I think novellas work better when the audience is already familiar with the characters and their background, which frees the author from the struggle for character development, which is lacking here. Mary is, as other reviewer have mentioned, a likeable girl, and she is free from the abrasive, overly smart-mouth personality that afflicts so many fictional, amateur sleuths. She makes a concentrated effort to keep a positive relationship with the police and that is refreshing and all to the good. However, in spite of the obvious efforts of the writer, I could never get a clear image of Mary as a girl of her times. She went places and accepted situations that would have been social suicide in the gilded age. In addition, her combination of the naïve, gently raised lady of the gilded age and modern woman of the world, just didn't quite meld like it should have to carry the story. Would I read another of the books? Yes. Would I recommend them. Yes, with the reservations I have mentioned. They are refreshingly free from graphic sexual encounters and offensive language, but before you write a novella be sure to read those written by the master, Rex Stout. He knew how to set up a story quickly and decisively. He did have the advantage of having written full length novels before hand so the reader was familiar with the cast and setting, but there is much to be learned from studying his work
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