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Transcendental Murder (Paperback)

by Jane Langton (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The peaceful town of Concord, Massachusetts, becomes a hotbed of intrigue and activity when the annual re-creation of the ride of Paul Revere ends in murder. And it falls to Homer Kelly to set things straight.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Henry David and Emily ?, April 22 2003
By Gary Sprandel (Frankfort, Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transcendental Murder (Paperback)
Henry David Thoreau and Emily Dickenson together ... well perhaps? Detective Homer Kelly and beautiful librarian Mary Morgan together ... you'll just have to read it! The 60 short chapters keep the story and the mystery moving along shapely, like a bite out of a McIntosh apple or a cool swig of apple cider. Perhaps there is nothing transcendental about murder, but each chapter is introduced by a quote from Thoreau, Emerson, Dickenson, or the Alcotts, and the quotes help you feel the presence of these in Concord. A good mystery and a fun read! As a bird watcher, I would have to question the realism of the Bald Eagle being Teddy's last bird on Thoreau's list, particularly since the now extinct, Passenger Pigeon was seen by Thoreau.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It stays in the mind, Jun 25 2000
By Kay Cavanaugh (Oxnard, California) - See all my reviews
I first read this book in 1966 in high school and remember becoming instantly attracted to the characters and the New England setting. Even after all these years I remember worrying that Mary and Homer would never get together. They were both so different and eccentric they belonged together! Langton also manages to keep a respectable mystery going that keeps you guessing and with an exciting ending. Over the years I have read and enjoyed Langton's other books as very literate - just quirky and funny enough to be charming without being silly. Some years ago I visited New England and found myself imagining Mary and Homer in the places I visited. So it appears I can never forget Mary and Homer as they have become a part of my life. Over 30 years ago I wished these characters were real so I could meet them - after all this time I still do.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This one got me Hooked!, Mar 24 2000
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I read this book on a trip overseas; several of us did a paperback swap to lighten our loads and at first I was none too thrilled to have to lug this one around. But to my surprise and sheer delight, it started a wonderful love affair with this author's main character, Homer Kelly. I love his clumsy actions, absent-minded professor ways -- and Jane Langton's line drawings are wonderful. I have read every one of these books and scan amazon constantly for news of her latest releases. Set in Massachusetts, it is just a great read. Enjoy!
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