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World Hotels - A Hotel In Paris
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Manufacturer: Echelon Press Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9781590805343
ISBN: 1590805348
Label: Echelon Press Publishing
Manufacturer: Echelon Press Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 2008-03-01
Publisher: Echelon Press Publishing
Studio: Echelon Press Publishing
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At a professional and emotional crossroad in her life, Minola Grey, an American painter decides that a trip to Paris is just what she needs to re-capture her muse. Soon after her arrival, a murder in the hotel disrupts her peaceful contemplation. Quick on the case is Interpol Inspector Peter Riley, who suspects Minola of holding the oldest profession known to man. Despite his rudeness and hostility, the gratuitous loss of life impacts her deeply and forces her to take action. With an eye for details, Minola's ability to observe the casual occurrences of every day life instilled in her as an artist, and her equally impressive talent to putting it on paper could help bring the case to closure. But when the murderer realizes she knows too much, can Peter Riley keep her safe?
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Summary: A Hotel in Paris - Check - In Time
Comment: In "A Hotel in Paris," Minola Grey has gone to Paris to immerse herself in art in an effort to refocus her life after a painful breakup with a man she had loved. She teaches art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts, fulfills consignments for portraits, sketches scenes around the city, and soaks up inspiration from the breathtaking view of Notre Dame, picturesque Luxembourg Gardens, and the Rodin Museum. Just as she thinks she is regaining her equilibrium, her world is upended by the murder of Lord Yardleigh in the hotel suite near hers, and the subsequent arrival of Interpol Chief Inspector Peter Riley. Minola is irresistibly drawn to the mystery surrounding Yardleigh's death, and equally captivated by Peter Riley.
The Chief Inspector forbids Minola to meddle in his investigation, but reverses his position as Minola unintentionally wins his heart and weakens his resolve. Soon Minola and her best friend, Sally Jones, are in the thick of the investigation, relying heavily on the acute powers of observation Minola has developed as an artist. Sally's husband, Robert, is helping, too. Finding the murderer depends on their discovering the partners and clients in Yardleigh's money-laundering scheme. Peter fears for their safety, knowing that whoever killed Yardleigh will likely kill again.
Peter is right. A second murder occurs just as they sleuths are in the process of flushing out the criminals, and it soon becomes evident that Minola will be the next target.
The love affair between the artist and the chief inspector, which flies in the face of the resolve each has not to be hurt again, escalates at a pace even with the development of the mystery, holding the reader captive until the end.
In Minola Grey, Margot Justes has created a truly likable main character for "A Hotel in Paris." Minola's friendship with Sally evokes memories of Lucy and Ethel or LaVerne and Shirley - sans slapstick, of course. These are characters we can't help liking and rooting for. Justes' setting, painted with the scenic gardens, street vendors, museums, gardens and café, brings Paris to life for this reader, and I long to linger awhile over yet another cup of strong coffee with Minola. What mystery will captivate her next? More importantly, will we be invited along?
Reviewed by Persis Granger, author of Adirondack Gold and Adirondack Gold II: A Summer of Strangers; coauthor and editor of Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer's: Writing a Path to Peace; organizer of retreats for writers. See www.PersisGranger.com.
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Summary: Needs strong words of action.
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The leading man, as his thoughts and actions were described, should have been stronger. The plot with a better writing impact, for more action words, could be good. It started out well enough.
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Summary: Not very good
Comment: I don't understand the 5-star reviews for this book. The characters are pretty flat, the plot fairly dull, and the lead character is particularly stupid in her reactions to the leading man. I know some people disagree, but I find the frequent use of the word "alright" (as opposed to "all right") to be horrifying. I guess I am just not the target audience for this book. I thought the venue sounded interesting, but the writing is just not very good.
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Summary: Journey Through Cobbled Streets, Romance, Mystery and Murder in A Hotel in Paris
Comment: Minola Grey's artistic talents takes the reader on a picturesque journey through the cobbled streets of Paris to the sights and smells of the many delectable French cafes. After a body is discovered on the floor of the hotel where Minola is staying, things begin to heat up. When she is interviewed by the rude Interpol Inspector Peter Riley, he questions her on the need for two hotel rooms wondering if she is a prostitute. Despite his suspicions, he can't seem to get over his own desires for Minola.
When Minola Grey becomes involved in the case herself, she has to battle her own desires and jealousy for Peter Riley. Minola's keen sense of artistic abilities puts her in danger. Will Interpol Inspector Peter Riley discovers her true talents before she becomes the next victim? Purchase this wonderful, artistic, murder mystery by the very talented Margot Justes to find out.
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Summary: The city of lights shines in "A Hotel In Paris"
Comment: "A Hotel In Paris" is a wonderful read filled with danger, intrigue and romance. Justes holds the reader's attention with her brilliant eye for detail, and keeps the story flowing with a twisting plot and interesting characters. Not to be missed!
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