Ames' books were reviewed frequently in prominent publications such as the New York Times and Kirkus Reviews, and were generally reviewed positively though not viewed as high art. The New York Times called 's She Shall Have Murder "amiable," comparing Dagobert Brown to Dorothy L. Sayers ' detective Lord Peter Wimsey. [2]. Although sleuthing couples were rare in the literature of the time, Delano Ames created the British detecting couple Dagobert Brown and Jane Hamish. SHE SHALL HAVE MURDER is their first escapade, and interestingly enough it takes place in the law office where Jane works. She Shall Have Murder (Perennial Library, P) by Delano Ames. HarperCollins. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
On unwrapping the books I discovered I had bought She Shall Have Murder by Delano Ames and Another Little Christmas Murder by Lorna Nicholl Morgan, neither of which I own or have read. Also included was a newsletter with a puzzle and news of latest re-issues of classic crime novels, a fold out Bram Stoker story, a bar of chocolate, a sachet of. She Shall Have Murder by Delano Ames. Dagobert Brown has a plan - and it involves murder. Basically, he intends to be a detective and solve one, but in the meantime, he is making do with persuading his girlfriend, Jane Hamish, to write a mystery set in her law firm. While they enjoy speculating who associated with the firm should be bumped. She Shall Have Murder. Delano Ames. Published by Hodder and Stoughton, Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom Contact seller. Seller Rating: Used - Hardcover Condition: Fair. US$ Convert currency US$ Shipping. From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
The highly unofficial and original investigation of Jane Hamish and her affianced Dagobert Brown into the murder of a client of Jane's London legal firm, wealthy Mrs. Robsjohn. Dagobert who alone recognizes that her death is intentional-not accidental- tries anything from Freud to fancy dress in his techniques, provides some scapegrace entertainment and a solution which is successful. Engaging. “The pedestrian fact remains that murderers are usually persons who have some fairly ordinary reason for wishing to dispose of people, and therefore turn out to be obvious.” ― Delano Ames, She Shall Have Murder. Although sleuthing couples were rare in the literature of the time, Delano Ames created the British detecting couple Dagobert Brown and Jane Hamish. SHE SHALL HAVE MURDER is their first escapade, and interestingly enough it takes place in the law office where Jane works.
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