tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post157167863650867989..comments2024-03-28T05:53:48.696-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: The Stately Home Murder: Catherine AirdTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-42097739809783758052013-11-09T11:48:07.827-08:002013-11-09T11:48:07.827-08:00I find multiple titles for one book confusing, but...I find multiple titles for one book confusing, but I am sure there is no one answer to why they change the title in some cases when the book is published in another country. Generally it is because the publisher thinks the book will sell better with a different title. Just something we have to live with.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-88072819095840115922013-11-08T23:00:19.729-08:002013-11-08T23:00:19.729-08:00Why on earth change the title? Do Americans refuse...Why on earth change the title? Do Americans refuse to buy books unless they're renamed especially for them? Is simplified spelling and grammar also a requirement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-38337054314431732762013-06-24T19:32:51.764-07:002013-06-24T19:32:51.764-07:00Peter, that's funny. I commented on the wrong ...Peter, that's funny. I commented on the wrong post at another blog today. It must be in the air.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79568484030997287422013-06-24T17:54:59.332-07:002013-06-24T17:54:59.332-07:00Whoops. Replied to the wrong post. I read it and w...Whoops. Replied to the wrong post. I read it and wondered why the idea had occurred to me before - now I know why. It's because I read it here many weeks ago. :)Peter Reynardhttp://writebywriting.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-2204221656399164432013-06-24T17:52:30.894-07:002013-06-24T17:52:30.894-07:00Nice. A suit of armor is where I would totally sta...Nice. A suit of armor is where I would totally stash a body. Thanks for the review. This is going on my TBR pile.Peter Reynardhttp://writebywriting.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27114916336779566192013-04-11T09:46:05.913-07:002013-04-11T09:46:05.913-07:00I am glad you think it is worth reading and hope y...I am glad you think it is worth reading and hope you like it.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-61586786877674074122013-04-11T05:13:37.875-07:002013-04-11T05:13:37.875-07:00Thanks for the post. I pinned it on my Books Worth...Thanks for the post. I pinned it on my Books Worth Reading board.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-88101142996657419642013-04-10T19:07:07.006-07:002013-04-10T19:07:07.006-07:00I usually don't like that they change the titl...I usually don't like that they change the title for publication in another country. Makes things confusing. Even though the book indicates it was pretty easy, I don't know how they got the body in.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26489672276876090982013-04-10T18:28:29.246-07:002013-04-10T18:28:29.246-07:00The butler did it, didn't he? :)
Also, I'...The butler did it, didn't he? :) <br /><br />Also, I'm sad they changed the title for the US edition though. The book sounds interesting. I've never thought about finding a body in a suit of armor but modulo the smell it sounds like a really good place to hide a body.Peter Reynardhttp://writebywriting.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-81355848097398880472013-04-09T08:35:20.163-07:002013-04-09T08:35:20.163-07:00Sergio, they are definitely cozy (for police proce...Sergio, they are definitely cozy (for police procedurals) but this one was also witty.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-60507471572044750832013-04-09T08:33:01.769-07:002013-04-09T08:33:01.769-07:00Scott, you should give it a try.Scott, you should give it a try.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37416526349207664562013-04-09T01:27:26.441-07:002013-04-09T01:27:26.441-07:00Thanks TracyK - I have read lots of nice things ab...Thanks TracyK - I have read lots of nice things about Aird but have yet to open any fo th books - somethign to look forward to byt the sound of it, cheers.Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-68291208023042107842013-04-08T20:20:33.474-07:002013-04-08T20:20:33.474-07:00This sounds like a good one to read. I have heard ...This sounds like a good one to read. I have heard of this author before. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08605441026026976297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-59692992965660633692013-04-08T13:26:23.456-07:002013-04-08T13:26:23.456-07:00And I will add Amendment of Life to my list. Thank...And I will add Amendment of Life to my list. Thanks for the suggestion.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35594926518722618462013-04-08T13:22:07.332-07:002013-04-08T13:22:07.332-07:00Sarah, it was fun. As you know, I am not one for h...Sarah, it was fun. As you know, I am not one for humorous mysteries, but this one was just the right amount of humor for me.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84405827618984653562013-04-08T11:57:45.478-07:002013-04-08T11:57:45.478-07:00Prashant, I agree. For a police procedural, they n...Prashant, I agree. For a police procedural, they need to get that crime out there early in the book.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-64358636079238314322013-04-08T11:56:35.067-07:002013-04-08T11:56:35.067-07:00Margot, I think you would like these books. I want...Margot, I think you would like these books. I want to see how the later books have changed... or not.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-10417832356966431702013-04-08T11:55:20.157-07:002013-04-08T11:55:20.157-07:00Bernadette, I love country house mysteries also. I...Bernadette, I love country house mysteries also. I am always thrilled to discover a new one (for me). TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75488331367025043512013-04-08T11:52:27.743-07:002013-04-08T11:52:27.743-07:00Ryan, I am fairly new to this author also. Hope yo...Ryan, I am fairly new to this author also. Hope you enjoy trying one of her books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-85942473981348329142013-04-08T09:09:15.169-07:002013-04-08T09:09:15.169-07:00I read Aird's Amendment of life last year, whe...I read Aird's Amendment of life last year, where the murder takes place in a maze in a stately home. This one sounds interesting I will look for it. srivallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908875938685251911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75186186507271023452013-04-08T02:16:32.190-07:002013-04-08T02:16:32.190-07:00This sounds quite fun and one to look out for - th...This sounds quite fun and one to look out for - thanks!Sarahhttp://crimepieces.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-11348527319965582032013-04-08T00:04:12.588-07:002013-04-08T00:04:12.588-07:00Tracy, I haven't read many "new" mys...Tracy, I haven't read many "new" mystery series in a long time, not counting the Doyles, Christies, and other traditional writers of crime fiction. I like to read a story revolving around good police investigation. So the sooner the writer plants a dead body the more interesting it gets.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-66258383484222107922013-04-07T19:32:02.953-07:002013-04-07T19:32:02.953-07:00Tracy - Oh, a new series for me to try. I've h...Tracy - Oh, a new series for me to try. I've heard of it but not yet dipped into it. It looks like this is a nice balance too between the more modern police novel and that wonderful country-house-themed story. I'm definitely interested. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-77449988547717024492013-04-07T18:44:21.624-07:002013-04-07T18:44:21.624-07:00Thanks for highlighting this one Tracy, I hadn'...Thanks for highlighting this one Tracy, I hadn't heard of it or the author before. I do love a country house mystery so shall add this to my wishlist. What a long career the author is havingBernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641617609801125707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72895282485192681182013-04-07T18:36:50.115-07:002013-04-07T18:36:50.115-07:00I have not had this series put on my radar before....I have not had this series put on my radar before. I'm going to have to look into getting the first book soon. Thanks for the heads up.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.com