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- In this series debut, a mysterious bookshop visitor dies under murderous circumstances, compelling the Christie sisters and their cat, Agatha, to call on all they've learned about solving mysteries from their favorite novelist.
- About the Author: Ann Claire earned degrees in geography, which took her across the world.
- 336 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
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"Ellie Christie is thrilled to begin a new chapter. She's recently returned to her tiny Colorado hometown to run her family's historic bookshop with her elder sister Meg and their beloved cat Agatha. Perched in a Swiss-style hamlet accessible by ski gondola and a twisty mountain road, the Book Chalet is a famed bibliophile destination known for its maze of shelves and relaxing reading lounge. At least, until trouble blows in with a wintry whiteout: a man is found dead on the gondola and a rockslide throws the town into lockdown--no one in, no one out"--Publisher marketing.Book Synopsis
In this series debut, a mysterious bookshop visitor dies under murderous circumstances, compelling the Christie sisters and their cat, Agatha, to call on all they've learned about solving mysteries from their favorite novelist. "A fair-play plot, vivid characters, fascinating facts about Dame Agatha, and an intelligent and appealing protagonist make this a winner."--Publishers Weekly Ellie Christie is thrilled to begin a new chapter. She's recently returned to her tiny Colorado hometown to run her family's historic bookshop with her elder sister, Meg, and their beloved cat, Agatha. Perched in a Swiss-style hamlet accessible by ski gondola and a twisty mountain road, the Book Chalet is a famed bibliophile destination known for its maze of shelves and relaxing reading lounge. At least, until trouble blows in with a wintry whiteout. A man is found dead on the gondola, and a rockslide throws the town into lockdown--no one in, no one out. The victim was a mysterious stranger who'd visited the bookshop. At the time, his only blunders had been disrupting a book club and leaving behind a first-edition Agatha Christie novel, written under a pseudonym. However, once revealed, the man's identity shocks the town. Motives and secrets swirl like the snow, but when the police narrow in on the sisters' close friends, the Christies have to act. Although the only Agatha in their family tree is their cat, Ellie and Meg know a lot about mysteries and realize they must summon their inner Miss Marple to trek through a blizzard of clues before the killer turns the page to their final chapter.Review Quotes
"Dead and Gondola is a lighthearted, fast-paced cozy mystery with a cast of likeable characters. . . . Who wouldn't want to ride a glass-domed gondola to a historic bookshop and cozy up by the fire with a good read?"--BookPage "Dead and Gondola is an irresistible mystery set in a scenic Colorado mountain village, where the aspens quiver and locals shiver as the engaging and intrepid Christie sisters use sleuthing honed in their mystery bookshop to find a killer."--Ellen Byron, Agatha and Lefty Award-
winning author "Dead and Gondola is a bookish cozy that soars to new heights. Featuring a family of sleuths who channel Agatha Christie, an atmospheric mountain setting, and a flurry of suspects, this series debut is not to be missed!"--Kate Lansing, author of the Colorado Wine mysteries "An exceptionally charming read! . . . You'll fall in love with the delightful Christie sisters and the fabulous Book Chalet in this wonderful alpine mystery. Dead and Gondola is a lovely cozy full of humor and heart."--Cynthia Kuhn, author of the Agatha Award-winning Lila Maclean Academic mysteries and Starlit Bookshop mysteries "A snowbound mystery you'll want to enjoy in front of a cozy fire . . . Dead and Gondola is filled with bookish ardor, classic mystery references, and endearing characters."--Jennifer Chow, author of Death by Bubble Tea "A fair-play plot, vivid characters, fascinating facts about Dame Agatha, and an intelligent and appealing protagonist make this a winner. Cozy fans will chomp at the bit for more."--Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Ann Claire earned degrees in geography, which took her across the world. Now Claire lives with her geographer husband in Colorado, where the mountains beckon from their kitchen windows. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking, gardening, herding housecats, and enjoying a good mystery, especially one by Agatha Christie.Dimensions (Overall): 7.94 Inches (H) x 5.27 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Bantam
Format: Paperback
Author: Ann Claire
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 2022
TCIN: 85923325
UPC: 9780593496343
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-4791
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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3.7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
100% would recommend
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A humdrum cozy mystery!
3 out of 5 stars
- 2 years ago
Dead and Gondola by Ann Claire a quirky new cozy mystery. The story is told in the first person with Ellie Christie as the narrator. The author gives picturesque descriptions of the town, bookshop, and characters. I did not feel that there always needed to be such wordy descriptions utilizing multiple adjectives. I wish I could visit Book Chalet, the Christie’s bookshop that was a former ski chalet. It has a rabbit warren of shelves filled with books (every booklover’s dream). We meet a number of characters in the beginning as the Mountains of Mystery group meets in the reading lounge. It is difficult to keep them all straight (even after reading and rereading the chapter). I felt bad for Ms. Ridge when Morgan Marin sashayed in and took control of the group. There are references to Agatha Christie and her books scattered throughout the story. I love the gondola line that runs from Last Word to the base of the mountain. The whodunit was a letdown for me. The mystery can be solved quite early in the book. There are several suspects along with misdirection. There are plenty of clues to aid readers in solving the crime. The reveal reminded me of Murder, She Wrote with a touch of Scooby Doo. I liked that all the details of the mystery were wrapped up at the end. There is a secondary mystery involving Ms. Ridge. She disappears during the Mountains of Mystery meeting. Ms. Ridge fails to return to work, and she is not at home. It is easy to guess what made Ms. Ridge do a runner. There is humor scattered throughout the book. Gram particularly provides lighthearted moments. There is also the pretentious Agatha C., a long-haired Siamese who is the queen of the Book Chalet. Let us not forget Calamity Janet, a pony with attitude. Dead and Gondola failed to capture and hold my attention. The story was a little humdrum at times, and I thought it was too long. There were also repetitive details. Those who are fans of Agatha Christie will enjoy this cozy mystery. Dead and Gondola takes us to chilly Colorado where there is a mysterious man, a pretentious pony, a silly séance, an absent assistant, curious club members, gratis gondola rides, and a Ouija board omen.
An Entertaining Read!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Akbaird - 3 years ago
A fun and entertaining read with likable characters and an adventurous story line. I loved all the references to Agatha Christie and Miss Marple. If you love a good mystery and are fans of Miss Marple and Agatha Christie, then this book is for you!