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Little White Lies [Paperback]

Ron Benrey (Author), Janet Benrey (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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There's nothing wrong with a little white lie... or is there? Pippa Hunnechurch is convinced she can revive her dying corporate-recruiting business if she just makes the right contacts. But, when the indomitable Brit links her career with a high-powered headhunter who's known for shading the truth, little white lies lead to disaster--and murder. As the well-paced plot unfolds, Pippa resorts to some unusual methods to investigate the crime: sending a male stripper to shock one suspect, and surprising another with a case of live crabs. British phrases and terminology add a quirky twist to this American tale, whether it's Pippa "wagging her adorable bum" or soothing herself with a hot "cuppa." There's a strong spiritual theme as well, but the authors skillfully avoid falling into preachiness and pat answers.

All the elements for a successful suspense novel are in place, but in the end, it's the character of Pippa that hooks the reader. Whether she's whipping up an English trifle, dodging gunfire, fending off amorous advances, or breaking into an office under the cover of darkness, Pippa has all the earmarks of compelling the same sort of reader loyalty that Agatha Christie's Miss Marple or Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone engender. Delightful dialogue, understated humor, and the right blend of romance and suspense guarantee the craving for a sequel. --Cindy Crosby

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In their debut novel, the Benreys spin a brisk Christian murder mystery with a moral question at its core: Do the little white lies people tell to protect others or to smooth their own lives really leave no mark? The creative, feisty (and unfortunately named) heroine and narrator is Pippa Hunnechurch, a British transplant to a small community in Maryland. Pippa is running from a tragic past and working to establish a one-woman business as an executive headhunter. Her fortunes seem to take a happy turn when she lands a key assignment and finds a willing business partner with the perfect qualifications. But when that new colleague promptly drowns under somewhat mysterious circumstances, Pippa is sucked into a world of high-powered resume-dressing and cover-up, with four ambitious women executives at the center of the plot. Involving the police and revealing all she has learned would mean ruining the careers of several women guilty only of "little white lies," so Pippa embarks on a daring scheme to catch the murderer herself. The novel, while predictable, is fast-paced and liberally seasoned with flavorful bits of British culture and dry humor. It is driven mainly by its female characters, who rather formulaically blend the contemporary and the traditional. They're strong and independent, but they're also beautiful and well-dressed, deliberately charming men for their own advancement. This mystery will appeal to readers who enjoy decent suspense laced with Christian ethics.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but no consequences shown, Aug 15 2002
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Eileen Kunstman (Appleton, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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I really enjoyed this book. But the whole time I was waiting to find out how Pippa's lies would catch up with her. Then the end came and I didn't see any real consequences to her sin, nor to the lies the "blue chip" women told. I was waiting for Pippa's conversion, her realization that her "little white lies" were sinful but I didn't see that. At the end Gloria did something I would not have expected a Christian to do, it seemed out of character to her previous Christian witness.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Glad I didn't buy this book, July 28 2002
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This review is from: Little White Lies (Paperback)
The characters were not believable and the plot was transparent.
I didn't care for the main character. It seemed as if the authors wrote the book and, afterwards, went through and added what they believed were British sayings. It was clear from the beginning that the book was written by an American. I also think the character of the secretary was not at all believable. At the end of the book she turns into a completely different person. In short- I'm glad that I got this book from the library, and I probably will not read a sequal.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not Exactly "Wowed", Mar 9 2002
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This review is from: Little White Lies (Paperback)
Although I think the basic premise of the story was good, I was really a bit disappointed by the transparency of the plot, as well as some of the plodding narrative. I did find that the intended spiritual message, was in fact present, albeit slightly unconvincing. Sorry, but I just wasn't *pulled in* at any point, to this story.

I've heard that Pippa Hunnechurch may appear again in a future novel by Ron and Janet Benrey. As an avid mystery reader, and especially of those with a British flair, I'd be willing to give this character another try. So hopefully, Pippa's second time out will be a much smoother and enjoyable read.

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