tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post310054437117227948..comments2024-03-28T05:53:48.696-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Death in Disguise: Caroline GrahamTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-86060340831409890332014-12-30T16:30:38.088-08:002014-12-30T16:30:38.088-08:00No surprise there, Col. I will have to read some o...No surprise there, Col. I will have to read some of the Carolyn Hart books that you liked and compare. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78374799711229108552014-12-30T06:13:42.200-08:002014-12-30T06:13:42.200-08:00Glad you enjoyed it Tracy, but I'll avoid.Glad you enjoyed it Tracy, but I'll avoid. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-2588834470322469972014-12-20T12:06:48.019-08:002014-12-20T12:06:48.019-08:00The books are worth trying, Sarah. The first one i...The books are worth trying, Sarah. The first one is really good, as I remember it from about 10 years ago when I first read them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-28946687939586758682014-12-20T12:04:17.272-08:002014-12-20T12:04:17.272-08:00Sergio, you really should try one of the books som...Sergio, you really should try one of the books someday. They may be sort of cozy type police procedurals, but they have way more depth than the TV series. I love both the TV series and the books. If you ever do try one, I would recommend the first or second book.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-46650083592492999132014-12-20T12:02:19.153-08:002014-12-20T12:02:19.153-08:00Deb, I usually read only the Wexford books by Rend...Deb, I usually read only the Wexford books by Rendell, and I agree that the standalone books are much darker and for me, very uncomfortable at times. But every now and then I like to try one of her standalone books too. Maybe one will show up at the big book sale I go to at the end of the year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9370029882205778652014-12-19T07:02:24.350-08:002014-12-19T07:02:24.350-08:00Like Sergio I've never read the books but I mu...Like Sergio I've never read the books but I must give them a go. I'm not a massive fan of the series but it makes pleasant enough viewing.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63486987236782770522014-12-19T06:53:45.894-08:002014-12-19T06:53:45.894-08:00Both A Fatal Inversion and Death in Disguise are e...Both A Fatal Inversion and Death in Disguise are excellent books, but other than involving a disparate group of people living in a large house in a communal setting, they are not very similar. Rendell/Vine's book is far more serious and downbeat, while Graham's is more satirical. Two very good books, but very different in style, tone, and theme.Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-38387243048594538402014-12-19T01:24:05.957-08:002014-12-19T01:24:05.957-08:00I have definitely seen the TV version of this - th...I have definitely seen the TV version of this - thanks TracyK - sooner or later, I might try the books ...Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00819072625907181179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3383870320782829542014-12-18T19:25:43.908-08:002014-12-18T19:25:43.908-08:00Katrina, I do love the series, even though I know ...Katrina, I do love the series, even though I know what you mean by "marshmallow viewing." We just love the chemistry between the regular cast members. The books are very good reads too. Troy is aggravating and adds an edge to them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5735787509087723312014-12-18T19:23:59.116-08:002014-12-18T19:23:59.116-08:00Moira, I do hope you enjoy them. I think both have...Moira, I do hope you enjoy them. I think both have a decent amount of clothing descriptions in them. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70011496162575822102014-12-18T19:21:22.027-08:002014-12-18T19:21:22.027-08:00Barbara, I cannot remember if I have read A Fatal ...Barbara, I cannot remember if I have read A Fatal Inversion. I read some of her Barbara Vine books years ago. It sounds interesting. I will look for it later in 2015.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-90443051923404601642014-12-18T19:19:29.844-08:002014-12-18T19:19:29.844-08:00Margot, now you have motivated to re-read more of ...Margot, now you have motivated to re-read more of these. Except for the first one, I don't remember much about them, so I will still enjoy them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-49627890355709997522014-12-18T18:53:45.456-08:002014-12-18T18:53:45.456-08:00Prashant, the cover is not terribly representative...Prashant, the cover is not terribly representative of the contents of the book, except for the village in the background. Nevertheless, I love it and had to have this copy.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-16628244605203093752014-12-18T15:05:46.017-08:002014-12-18T15:05:46.017-08:00I've never read any of these books as the TV p...I've never read any of these books as the TV programmes are hardly ever off the telly, I call them marshmallow viewing but there is something compulsive about them. I might read the books now as Troy sounds more interesting.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29069323982061080042014-12-18T14:30:08.878-08:002014-12-18T14:30:08.878-08:00You're doing very well with the covers of this...You're doing very well with the covers of this one and the Granger! (and I have ordered a 2nd hand copy of the Granger, though I think not with your excellent cover). This reminds me that I think I have another Graham unread, chosen after you reviewed it - will read that one next....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6676319934363419042014-12-18T09:01:25.164-08:002014-12-18T09:01:25.164-08:00As I read this review I was immediately reminded o...As I read this review I was immediately reminded of A Fatal Inversion (1987), a mystery Ruth Rendell wrote under the pseudonym of Barbara Vine. I loved A Fatal Inversion. So I think I'll put Death in Disguise on my reading list.Barbara Gregorichhttp://www.barbaragregorich.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-62921983654514898962014-12-18T07:05:00.053-08:002014-12-18T07:05:00.053-08:00Tracy - I'm not surprised that cover appealed ...Tracy - I'm not surprised that cover appealed to you. And the story is, I think, a good one. I'm glad you mentioned Troy, too. I think that in the books more than the show, he does mature and become a little more appealing as the series goes on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-88579304997447505862014-12-18T03:58:31.334-08:002014-12-18T03:58:31.334-08:00Tracy, had I come across this paperback with this ...Tracy, had I come across this paperback with this terrific cover, I'd have picked it up without hesitation. I haven't read any of the Barnaby-Troy series but I'd like to know what the grim reaper is up to, though I can guess from your succinct review.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.com