- Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Mystery (April 1 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 038079201X
- ISBN-13: 978-0380792016
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.8 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 118 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,044,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
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When a handsome young drifter is found murdered in the Shaker herb house, Shaker Sister Rose Callahan addresses the painful possibility that one of her own people is the killer.
About the Author
Deborah Woodworth spent her childhood in southern Ohio near the abandoned sites of several Shaker villages. Before turning to writing, she earned her Ph.D. in Sociology of Religion and spent a decade conducting research and teaching. She lives in New Brighton, Minnesota, near the Twin Cities.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A different kind of mystery,
By nlw (Jefferson City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Death of Winter Shaker (Mass Market Paperback)
Having visited a Shaker village and purchasing my copy there, I found that I could visualize the setting so easily. Ms. Woodworth does an excellant job of presenting the Shaker community very accurately. ( from what I learned ) I was very surprised at the development of the plot. I am looking forward to adding the rest of the Shaker mysteries to my collection
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not an Earthshaking Read,
By "omalleygator" (Norman, OK United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Death of Winter Shaker (Mass Market Paperback)
While Sister Rose Callahan is an interesting and unexpected detective, this book only barely makes it into my "recommend" column. The material on latterday Shaker communities is fascinating and seems to be presented honestly. The members of the Shaker community are shown to have faults and doubts regarding their faith and the larger community is shown to have prejudices toward the Shakers. The attractions and difficulties of living among Shakers are nicely presented. However, the mystery is barely passable. Wordworth does not play fair with readers who like to predict the solution to the mystery. She presents almost no definitive clues and introduces vital information late in the story. Knowing this book is the first in a series also raises questions: Will there be frequent murders among the peaceful Shakers? How will Sister Rose manage to get involved in enough mayhem, while remaining an observant Shaker, to justify a series? I'll read the next one in hopes it is a better mystery, but I won't anticipate continuing the series if it is not.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great mystery and fascinating glimpse into Shaker community,
By A Customer
This review is from: Death of Winter Shaker (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book. Before reading it, about all I knew about the Shakers was that they were originally a fringe group of Quakers who shook (rather than quaked) in the presence of the Lord, and who believed in chastity for all members -- and that they made beautiful furniture and were outstanding cooks. But this book takes you right into a Shaker community, and makes the people seem very real. It therefore provided a fascinating glimpse into their way of life. But that was all serendipitious -- it is an excellent mystery in its own right, and thoroughly enjoyable. I can't wait to read the rest of this series.
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