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The Cold War is over, and Keith Landry, one of the nation's top intelligence officers, is forced into early and unwanted retirement. Restless, Landry returns to Spencerville, the small Midwestern town where he grew up. The place has changed in the quarter century since Landry stepped off his front porch into the world, but two important people from his past are still there. The first is Annie Prentis, his school sweetheart and college lover. The second is Cliff Baxter, the high school bully, Landry's rival, and now the police chief of Spencerville and the jealous and possessive husband of Annie Prentis. They're all about to come together again and rip Spencerville apart with violence, vengeance, and renewed passion.
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The Cold War is over, and Keith Landry, one of the nation's top intelligence officers, is forced into early and unwanted retirement. Restless, Landry returns to Spencerville, the small Midwestern town where he grew up. The place has changed in the quarter century since Landry stepped off his front porch into the world, but two important people from his past are still there. The first is Annie Prentis, his school sweetheart and college lover. The second is Cliff Baxter, the high school bully, Landry's rival, and now the police chief of Spencerville and the jealous and possessive husband of Annie Prentis. They're all about to come together again--and rip Spencerville apart with violence, vengeance, and renewed passion. From the bestselling author of The General's Daughter and The Gold Coast comes what may be Nelson DeMille's best novel yet, a bittersweet story of recaptured youth and reclaimed love . . . one with all the honed-steel suspense that readers have come to expect from DeMille.
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Grat book, couldn't put it down........2007-10-01
This book started off quick, and held my interest the entire time. The characters weren't as developed as in his other books, but the plot made up for it. I've recommended it to everyone.
Almost a classic.......2007-09-16
Once again DeMille exhibits his literary genius. Those familiar with his works know that he stands in a class of his own. This story has a Madison County-ish flair among an action / thriller plot. Highly recommended if you enjoyed any of his other works.
Nelson's best book.......2007-01-18
I've read many of Nelson Demille's books and this is definintely my favorite. It's an easy read and my husband enjoyed it equally. It's got a fast paced plot and a main character and story you can really identify with.
adolescent, misogynistic garbage.......2006-10-16
I can't believe this author is so popular. Someone gave me this book--I finished it only because I couldn't believe what garbage it was--I kept thinking it had to get better. Do not waste your time or money buying or reading this book.
Take it for what it is just a fun story, .......2006-09-17
I just finished Spensorville, and I thought it was another winner from Demille. This is a departure from other Demille novels, in that he cut out the technical espionage of his other novels. This is a simple love triangle between an old flame coming back to reclaim his old girl friend from her abusive bully husband, who is also the Sheriff of Spenserville. The only difference is that The old Boyfriend has 25 years of CIA training under his belt. This was one interesting intense simple novel. I really enjoyed it.
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Good storys.......2007-09-15
DeMille is a great story teller and knows how to build to a thrilling climax. These abridged audio CDs are perfect for car trips or flights. Makes the time pass quickly and enjoyably.
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4 Titles By Nelson DeMille : Word of Honor The Charm School The Gold Coast Spencerville. four mmpb books.
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Spencerville
Nelson Demille
Manufacturer: New York Warner Books 1994.
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In the year 1592, Sir Robert Carey comes north to Carlisle to take up his new post. He has wangled his appointment to be nearer his true love. And of course, he can use the money....
Rich in atmosphere and packed with vivid real and fictional characters, few novels are as well imagined or as much fun as this romp through roguish courtiers, rival gangs, rustling, treason, and high ambition.
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the Sir Robert Carey novels by PF Chisholm.......2007-01-13
I wrote this introduction for the Poisoned Pen Press edition of the third Carey novel.
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P.F. Chisholm writes You-Are-THERE! books.
A You-Are-THERE! book is a book that can make you feel the nap of Sir Robert Carey's black velvet doublet beneath your fingertips. A You-Are-THERE! book can make you smell the sewer in the streets of Elizabethan Carlisle. A You-Are-THERE! book can make you taste the ale at Bessie Storey's alehouse outside the Captain's Gate at Berwick garrison, and a You-Are-THERE! book can make you hear the arquebuses firing at Netherby tower.
A You-Are-THERE! book can make you feel like you're ready to pack up and move THERE, if only you had a time machine.
THERE, in the case of P.F. Chisholm, is the nebulous and ever-changing border between Scotland and England in 1592, the thirty-fourth year of the reign of Good Queen Bess, five years after the Spanish Armada, fifty-one years after Henry VIII beheaded his last queen. Reivers with a high disregard for the allegiance or for that matter, the nationality of their victims roved freely back and forth across this border during this time, pillaging, plundering, assaulting and killing as they went.
Into this scene of mayhem and murder gallops Sir Robert Carey, the central figure of the mystery novels by P.F. Chisholm, including A Famine of Horses, A Season of Knives, A Surfeit of Guns and A Plague of Angels, brought to America (at last!) in paperback by Barbara Peters and the Poisoned Pen Press.
Sir Robert is the Deputy Warden of the West March, and his duty is to enforce the peace on the Border. Since everyone on the English side is first cousin once removed to everyone on the Scottish side, it is frequently difficult to tell his men which way to shoot. The first in the series, A Plague of Angels, begins with Sir Robert's first day on the job and the murder of Sweetmilk Geordie Graham. In A Season of Knives Sir Robert is framed and tried for the murder of paymaster Jemmy Atkinson. On night patrol in A Surfeit of Guns, he uncovers a plot to smuggle arms across the Border. In the fourth book (and why hasn't there been a fifth since, pray tell?), A Plague of Angels, Chisholm removes Sir Robert to London, where he encounters a bit player named Will Shakespeare involved in a plot that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "bad actor."
Sir Robert is as delightful a character as any who ever thrust and parried his way into the pages of a work of fiction, in this century or out of it. He is handsome, intelligent, charming, capable, as quick with a laugh as he is with a sword. He puts the buckle into swash. He puts the court into courtier; in fact, his men's nickname for him is the Courtier.
The ensemble surrounding him is equally engaging. There is Sergeant Henry Dodd, Sir Robert's second-in-command, who does "his best to look honest but thick." There is Lord Scrope, Sir Robert's brother-in law and feckless superior, who sits "hunched like a heron in his carved chair." There is Philadelphia, Sir Robert's sister, "a pleasing small creature with black ringlets making ciphers on her white skin." There is Barnabus Cooke, Sir Robert's manservant, who thinks longingly of the time when he "raked in fees from the unwary who thought, mistakenly, that the Queen's favourite cousin might be able to put a good word in her ear." And there is the Lady Elizabeth Widdrington, Sir Robert's love and the wife of another man, who is "hard put to it to keep her mind on her prayers: Philadelphia's brother would keep marching into her thoughts." There is hand-to-hilt combat with villains rejoicing in names like Jock of the Peartree, and brushes with royalty in the appearance of King James of Scotland, who's a little in love with Sir Robert himself.
And who can blame him? Sir Robert is imminently lovable, and these four books are a rollicking, roistering revelation of a time long gone, recaptured for us in vivid and intense detail in this series.
A Fun Historical Mystery!.......2006-06-15
This little gem of a book begins with Robert Carey, cousin of Queen Elizabeth I, arriving at his new post of Deputy Warden near the Scots border. Robert is a thoroughly likeable character; while he dresses like a courtier, he gets on well with almost everyone and he is eager to do his job well. Upon arriving, he is thrust into both a murder mystery and a ring of horse thieves. Carey attempts to solve both with wit and subterfuge, sometimes brilliantly and sometimes witlessly.
I enjoyed this title though the plot really became interesting after Carey decides he is going to go undercover to glean information. The fact that Carey is not infalliable adds fun and a human touch that make this a fast, enjoyable read. Definitely on the light side, Chisholm has created characters who are interesting and endearing, if at times a bit too modern. Overall, this book is a good romp, and recommended for all historical mystery lovers.
Enjoyable well written Renaissance mystery.......2002-11-18
The setting is the Northern border of England. Our hero is Robert Carey, the son of Lord Hundson, Queen Elizabeth's Lord Chamberlain and her first cousin through their mothers', Mary and Ann Boleyn. Hundson is also, however, in this novel, historically he may not have been, the bastard son of Henry VIII. So Robert Carey, new deputy warden, more like sheriff really, of one the two main border keeps, is the grandson of the late great Tudor king himself. Unfortunately, Carey's noble bloodlines and his courtier experience is not going to matter a jot to the rough hewn Scottish and English clans around the border. Their main interests are feuding, cattle and horse "reiving," an old word for rustling, and occasionally killing each other. Carey's brother-in-law, Lord Scrope has just become Warden of the March after the death of his father. Unfortunately for everyone Lord Scrope is not exactly brilliant, even if his wife, Carey's sister, Lady Philadelphia, is plenty smart. Meanwhile, the dead body of Sweetmilk Graham, favorite son of one of the leading clan chiefs, Jock of Peartree, has just been discovered on an old battlefield. Jock thinks he knows who did it and wants to pursue a vendetta against Carey's new local man, Seargent Dodd, while Carey isn't so sure, and would like to introduce the concept of Justice to the lawless frontier. Not that anyone on the lawless frontier cares. Carey is willing to go to great lengths and place himself in the middle of a mysterious anti-royal plot to prove his mettle, solve the mystery of Sweetmilk's murder, bring the murderer to Justice, and incidentally find out why all the horses south of the border have suddenly disappeared. But his love, Lady Elizabeth Widdrington, is the real reason he's turned up in these parts. And she's very concerned about his predilection for adventure, a little bit less concerned about her husband. It's an entertaining story, with fun yet believable characters, and even the hero makes human sometimes stupid and serious mistakes. The dialect reads beautifully, though I was occasionally confused as to where exactly the different "Marches" or border forts were.
Famine of Horses.......2002-01-01
Here is a very enjoyable book, set on the 16th-century Scottish border and written in a stark, clear style. Readers of Barbara Hambly's work may well appreciate this.
Chisholm's differences from the standard run of historical mystery authors start with her (?) writing style, which is spare, and reminds me of that of Cecelia Holland. It is also not devoid of humor, and the dialogue crackles along.
The setting is wonderful: very different from the norm, but extremely lawless and full of potential pitfalls for the characters. As a nonspecialist in the Renaissance, I didn't find any particular historical errors, though some readers may be confused by the references to the two separate courts, the Scottish one of which was headed by the man who would soon become James I of England. The women are perhaps a little independent for the time period, but it seems plausible enough given the setting.
Characters here stand out. I particularly liked the lugubrious Sergeant Dodd and his fiery wife, but Robert Carey, perhaps the only man on the Border with a concept of impartial justice, is also appealing. Assorted hard cases and Border ruffians fill out an entertaining cast. Chisholm's names for characters are wonderful.
The plot is an exciting one, involving murder, horse theft, kingnapping schemes, and assorted brawls. Though the larger themes have a certain implausibility about them, and some of the elements could be better described, there's little real cause for complaint.
What a romp of a book this is!.......2001-02-16
This is entertainment at its best. This book features authentic history and period detail cloaked in a rollicking story about wonderful characters. It is funny, touching and full of adventure. You'll love the hero (based on a real person), and the rest of the cast of characters are equally entertaining.
The writing throughout is excellent, with sparkling dialogue and just enough period descritpion that you'll swear you are actually there in Carlisle in 1592.
It is billed as a mystery, which is a little of a misnomer. There is a dead body and a search for the killer, but that is just one element among many. This book is hard to characterize; maybe "period adventure" fits it best. But even at its most exciting, it remains light-hearted.
Highly recommended.
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From the Five-Time Nebula Award-Winner
The death stars that brought the apocalyptic destruction on Earth seven hundred thousand years before have stopped falling, and Earth has begun to renew itself. The Long Winter that held the human tribes in their cocoons beneath the ground is over, and the People are spreading rapidly across the newly fertile land. The Queen of Springtime continues the chronicles of the People’s reclamation of Earth begun in the first volume, At Winter’s End.
The human tribes struggle to fulfill their destiny as rulers of Earth, but they find the seats of power already occupied. The hjjks, the somber, cold-eyed insect-folk, never retreated, even at the time of greatest chill. The world fell to them by default, and they have been its sole masters for seven hundred thousand years. The Queen of Springtime follows the struggle between these dissimilar beings to establish dominance in the newly emerging world.
Exclusive to this Bison Books edition, Robert Silverberg provides an introduction and a synopsis of the unwritten concluding volume of The New Springtime trilogy. Appearing for the first time in print, “The Summer of Homecoming” outline reveals the fates, two hundred years later, of the heroes and their world that were introduced in At Winter’s End and The Queen of Springtime.
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The Queen of Springtime
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This digital document is an article from Queen's Quarterly, published by Queen's Quarterly on March 22, 2004. The length of the article is 348 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Paris, Youth, Springtime.(Poetry)(Brief Article)(Poem)
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An information-packed guide to all the emotional, financial and physical changes the father-to-be may experience during the course of his partner's pregnancy. Incorporating the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists, this book is filled with sound advice and practical tips for men, as well as New Yorker-style cartoons that will keep anxious fathers-to-be chuckling.
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Nice gift for first-time daddy.......2007-10-04
I purchased this as a gift for the father of an expectant friend. He was touched to have received something for himself and thrilled to have a resource on what he can expect and how he can help out through what is a first-time experience for the both of them. A unique gift idea and useful knowledge for the first-time daddy.
Overwrought.......2007-10-02
This book is too much. I think the best example of how far out this book is comes near the end when the author talks about strategies for salvaging the placenta so you can have some kind of ceremony with it later on.
The "Be Prepared" book is much better to read, entertaining, gets the information out there, and isn't overwrought like this one.
GOOD READING FOR THE NEW DAD!.......2007-08-26
As a pediatrician, I think this easy to read book is a "must have" for the new dad. I love the format of this book and helps future dads feel like they have some idea on what to expect and how to avoid some important parenting issues. Bravo! AVOIDING THE 15 BIGGEST MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE: A PEDIATRICIAN'S PERSPECTIVE
Good for the father (and the mother!).......2007-07-30
This is the first pregnancy book I've read, and while I'm not a man, I thought it was immensely helpful. The author follows the normal stages of pregnancy, from morning sickness to swollen ankles to delivery and beyond and discusses them in a sensitive and helpful manner. Some of the topics are ones that are best discussed BEFORE conception (for example, money), but overall, he hits them as they would come into play during an actual pregnancy. However, the book is best read at one time, not month-by-month as a pregnancy progresses.
The author has two children whom he loves very much, and he makes a lot of mention about how men are stereotyped as babysitters instead of parents. He's also from San Francisco and makes several mentions to environmental concerns, which may be irritating to readers, as they occasionally come off as excessive. Aside from that, this book is very helpful and will help the father feel more involved in the pregnancy. Recommended reading for both parents.
Great resource for dads from a dad.......2007-07-12
I bought this book for myself when my wife and I were starting to think about having children and it stayed with me thorough the entire pregnancy.
The month by month sections are great to read and they provide not only advice about what is going on with the baby, but also what is going with you and with your partner.
It has a great balance to it and with resources and an index in the back; it works wonders as a quick go-to guide.
My wife loved that I had it because I was informed and she appreciated how the format not only got me in the loop as to what was going on with her, but also looked at some issues that I might be thinking about.
A great book, and I've just bought the second one (1st year) so I can continue the series.
Good luck to all you future and fellow parents!
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The "best" collection for expecting Dad's and beyond. .......2007-09-07
With its sophisticated "New Yorker" style comics and light hearted, realistic approach. I enjoyed reading these much more than my "What to Expect" books, which I still consider invaluable resources.
I loved how these books covered practical issues, such as college savings and some relationship issues that the Mom geared books don't touch. It supplies advice about weathering Moody Moms and creative ways to offer support. It gives enough relevant information to the Dad to understand and relate to the wife's stages of pregnancy, infant health and development and charts toddlers moods and stages without bogging down with a lot of potentially superfluous detail. These books even have some special "Dad" recipes, like making pretzels in the oven, that are supposed to be fun for Dad and Toddler. (I think that is pretty neat.)
In short these are great books, geared towards Dads, covering some things that the more technical books don't have room for, AND they didn't set off my "sexist" alarms. Let me tell you, my alarms are sensitive. I loved reading these. -The Mom (Oh, and my husband liked them too!)
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