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A rich, eccentric uncle; a "castle" complete with moat; and a profusion of quirky relatives all have parts in this amusing story which updates the traditional English country house mystery. Ellie, longing to be thin, and Bentley, escort-for-hire turned partner in an unusual treasure hunt, and other likeable characters are strongly characterized by Donohoe. She overplays the accents to define personalities, but the quirky story can take it. The pace is rapid and action condensed, possibly by the abridgment, so the presentation delights for its short duration. Femmes Fatal by Cannell with Amanda Donohoe, a sequel to Ellie And Bentley's colorful lif is also available from Bantam. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Reluctant to show up at her family reunion carrying so many extra pounds, unmarried, overweight Ellie Simons hires Bentley T. Haskell to pose as her fiance+a7, thus beginning a weekend of romance, jealousy, and murder. Book available. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!, Dec 13 2003

By	Scarletaka "Stacey" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Thin Woman (Mass Market Paperback)

I hate to admit this, because it's nothing against the book at all. I absolutely love this book but for the life of me I can never remember the name. I know what it's about and about when I read it so I search my library for the name each time.
The story is so entertaining and fresh. What's funny is I have read other books in this series and for some reason never knew this was one of the first in it's series. Please don't think it's a bad part on the book because it's not it's my brain.

Ellie like many women in her same situation wants to impress her family because they kind of give that attitude of I'm better than you because she's plump and single. Ellie decides her best bet is to have someone attractive and male on her arm when she visits them this time around. So she calls on Eligibility Escorts and enter one Bentley Haskell. He's a bit abrasive, but he fits the bill as far as being nice to look at and perfect to play the single girls long time beau. Bentley is a trained chef, but has taken up writing an ADULT/Graphic novel.
Once cornered with her family though Ellie makes Bentley not just her Beau but her fianc�e in a very humorous moment. So as the weekend ends Ellie goes home with confidence she's gotten away with her lie and can go about her business.
Then her uncle dies and he gets one over on the family by stipulating that he is leaving Ellie and Bentley his entire fortune and castle home if they both accomplish two things in the next 6 months. Ellie's supposed to lose weight and make herself over. Bentley is supposed to write a full length book, but it has to be free of blasphemy which is going to be difficult because the book he's been writing will not do at all.
The mystery begins as people disappear and Ellie and Bentley are being targeted by a mysterious person who wants them to fail and will do anything to make sure they do.
This story is funny and fresh. I love it.
The audio version is abridged but very well read by Amanda Donohoe. I'm glad I discovered this book was part of the series I had already come to love because it's a great beginning for it.

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3.0 out of 5 stars ending saves the book, Nov 6 2003

By	A. D. Crist (Iowa, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Thin Woman (Mass Market Paperback)

I wasn't particularly impressed with this book. It was good enough to keep reading, but it wasn't until the ending (don't worry I won't say what happens) that I really started to like it in spite of myself, hense the 3 stars. The characters are generally likeable. Ellie is a little too obsessive about her weight and too self-depreciating. It starts to get annoying. The plot also seems a little thin (no pun intended).

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best, Oct 17 2003

By	Jen (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Thin Woman (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is so witty and well written that you will never want to put it down! The ending is also different from what you would expect! I Loved it very much and recammend it ro all. Now, don't be decieved by the cover because, you should never judge a book by it's cover. Besides the muder it also shows that if you put your mind to it you can do anything and that is what I liked about this book.
The descripitions are so well written too I found myself imaginig the rooms Ellie was designing. Now, I won't tell you everything, you must read it and tell me how you liked it!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Okay if you like this genre
I suppose if I were a fan of English country house murder mysteries, I'd give this one 4 or 5 stars. Read more

Published on April 21 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing heroine
At last a leading lady that the average woman can relate to. Ellie Haskell is an smart woman. She is not afraid to say what is on her mind no matter the content. Read more

Published on Jan 19 2003 by karla50315

5.0 out of 5 stars hilarious caper
I totally loved this book. Ellie is a REAL woman! Ben is a sweetheart. Dorcas is the kind of friend you'd love to have. Read more

Published on Nov 8 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars improbably good
whatever it is about this novel that makes it such an addictive, thrilling and hilarious read is impossible to put your finger on... Read more

Published on Jun 22 2001 by travis