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Bedelia (1945) by Vera Caspary

September 11, 2019

Bedelia by Vera Caspary

7 Stars (7/10 stars)

“I don’t want any more of your facts!”

“Maybe they’ll seem more interesting after you’ve had a dose of poison in your boiled rice.”

All his friends agree that Charlie Horst is a lucky man. His new bride Bedelia is the perfect wife, and no one can figure out how shy Charlie managed to win her heart, least of all Charlie himself.

Once the dust settles from their whirlwind courtship, however, Charlie can’t help wondering why his wife is so reluctant to talk about her past. Isn’t Bedelia just a little too good to be true? A sudden snowstorm may reveal the truth, or bury it forever.

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The Murder in the Stork Club (2009) by Vera Caspary

April 3, 2019

The Murder in the Stork Club by Vera Caspary

6 stars (6/10 stars)

“A detective, like a doctor, should not operate on members of his own family.”

A young wife suspects her houseguest of being a Nazi spy…The lifelong rivalry between two cousins leads to murder, but which woman is guilty?…When death strikes a famous nightclub, the detective’s marriage may become the final casualty…And a woman fights for her life, knowing that the would-be killer is her own former husband. These are the stories through which Vera Caspary’s sophisticated suspense explores questions of gender, social class, and politics. Continue reading “The Murder in the Stork Club (2009) by Vera Caspary”

Laura (1943) by Vera Caspary

July 28, 2018

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10 Stars(10/10 stars)

“To solve the puzzle of her death, you must first resolve the mystery of Laura’s life. This is no simple task. She had no secret fortune, no hidden rubies. But I warn you, McPherson, the activities of crooks and racketeers will seem simple in comparison with the motives of a modern woman.”

Laura Hunt was smart, beautiful, and successful. It’s easy to see how Mark McPherson fell in love with her. There’s only one obstacle to their relationship. Laura is dead, and Mark is the detective assigned to investigate her murder. Continue reading “Laura (1943) by Vera Caspary”