Book Overview
Breezy, humorous dialogue of the first order... Quilt patterns provide a real and metaphorical background as a reader absorbs the names for different styles. -- Chicago Sun-TimesEarlene Fowler introduced Benni Harper, the ex-cowgirl of San Celina, whose talent for piecing together quilts is rivaled only by her talent for piecing together clues. Now Benni is sorting out a complicated patchwork of motives that marks someone very close to her as the possible murder suspect of a talented photographer. Once again, Earlene Fowler succeeds in presenting a mystery filled with puzzling twists, delightful atmosphere, and the wit that has made her a favorite among fans.Fowler has a keen eye...her characters come alive on the page. -- New TimesBrilliantly crafted romantic suspense...waiting to be devoured by the reader. -- The Mystery ZoneBenni Harper is bright, fresh -- and endearing. -- award-winner Carolyn G. HartLots of good quilt and folklore here...Love the characters. -- The Poisoned PenEngaging. -- Booklist
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0425162990
ISBN13:9780425162996
Release Date:May 1998
Publisher:Berkley Publishing Group
Length:290 Pages
Weight:0.98 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.6" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
-Quilts, Mystery and Photography
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
In this fifth book of the Earlene Fowler quilting series, the community of San Celina is getting ready for Heritage Days and Benni Harper, the curator of the local folk art museum is encouraging quilters, painters and photographers to complete their projects for the show. An exhibit of women artists who specialize in Western scenes is expected to be very popular with the visitors.Benni and her husband Gabe are still working out the kinks in their new marriage and the surprise visit of a former brother-in-law causes dissention between them. Grandmother Dove is as feisty as ever and cousin Emory visits from Arkansas. At the annual Harper family barbecue, a young and talented photographer is found dead and Benni's concerned because the young woman had confided a serious problem to her.There's always a lot going on in these stories and the author does a great job of keeping the reader interested in all of the different plots.
great, fun, fast read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I love all of Earlene Fowler's books. The Benny Harper series is a great one to read at the beach. Fun, Light mysteries, that don't give you a headache trying to figure it out. You feel like Benny and her husband are old friends dropping by for a visit.
A mystery in the midst of family ties and letting go.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Earlene Fowler manages to deal with tender and poignant family struggles as well as giving the reader an exciting whodunnit. Benni has to learn to let go of her past and move on, allow Dove her own life as well as be loyal to family members. These are things all people experience and will be able to identify with as they read. A good story that has humor as well as heartbreak.
You'll love Dove
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is Earlene's fifth book in the series and you know that with Dove in the title, Grandma Dove will be featured a bit more. I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last and didn't want the book to end. I highly recommend it!
You'll love Dove!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Once again, Earlene Fowler had me hooked right from the beginning in this fifth book in her series. For those of us who love Grandma Dove, this book is especially wonderful since she is featured a bit more -- and there's a new man in her life! As with the other books, I feel I know Benni and Gabe as I read. Great reading.
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