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The House Of Seven Mabels: A Jane Jeffry Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

by J. Churchill (Author) "Jane Jeffry had seen her son Mike off to his second year of college several weeks ago ..." (more)
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Agatha and Macavity Award-winner Jill Churchill brings murder and mayhem to the suburbs once again (and adds a 13th punny title to the popular series she began with Grime and Punishment) in her good-natured cozy The House of Seven Mables: A Jane Jeffrey Mystery. With parenting demanding less of their time, best pals Jane Jeffrey and Shelley Nowack agree to decorate a house that's being renovated by a bevy of feminist laborers, but when the contractor winds up in the basement with a broken neck, the plucky duo must determine if the crime was personally or professionally motivated not to mention stay out of harm's way themselves.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Hired by hard-core feminists to decorate a large house, Jane and best pal Shelley (Mulch Ado About Nothing) are hampered by nasty pranks and murder. As usual, Churchill mixes comic relief with traditional sleuthing. For fans and others.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Awful Entry in an Uneven Series, Mar 8 2004
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The Jane Jeffrey series can be pretty good--and it can positively stink. This entry is a clunker. I guess I keep reading the series for the prospect of a good book coming along; every once in a while one does. Churchill really needs to stop bragging about her parents in the diplomatic corps, and I can definitely do without her incessant snarky comments about her daughter (in contrast to her huge love for her apparently saintly sons). She also needs a better editor. Almost every dialog bit in this series begins with Shelley saying, "Jane,--" or Jane saying, "Shelley, --" This book was particularly grating in its gratuitous (and passe) attack on feminism, which Churchill apparently regards as a huge farce, as she does *every* social concern. Give the woman a t.v. set and a bag of chips and she's happy! Jane Jeffrey is more trailer park than she knows.
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2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing entry in this series, Sep 20 2003
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This is definitely the weakest entry in this series. If you're a fan, you'll read it, but be prepared to be disappointed. The story is weak and formulaic, the mystery is contrived, the characters don't seem as likable as before. Even the title seems to be trying too hard. Hopefully, if this series continues, the next entry won't be such a paint-by-number effort.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not Her Best, Aug 16 2003
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A typical book in this series, with Jane and Shelley occupying their time by solving a mystery.

However, while there were a lot of suspects, the ending came way too quickly, in about two paragraphs. And the confrontation only lasted about two sentences.

Definitely not the best in this usually entertaining series.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Strange title, easy read
I have liked the character Jane Jeffrey and her pal and neighbor Shelley. And this is an easy read with the comfort of known characters growing older and progressing as... Read more
Published on Aug 13 2003 by dikybabe

4.0 out of 5 stars Home Repair Can Be Murder!
The 13th book in the Jane Jeffrey shows Jane and her best friend Shelley Nowack at work again. These two suburban mothers are asked to help old friend, Bitsy, renovate/redecorate... Read more
Published on Jul 16 2003 by L Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Renovations Can Be Murder!
The 13th book in the Jane Jeffrey shows Jane and her best friend Shelley Nowack at work again. These two suburban mothers are asked to help old friend, Bitsy, renovate/redecorate... Read more
Published on Jul 16 2003 by L Smith

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as others in this series
I have read all the books in this series and this was the weakest. I couldn't stay with it and skipped ahead to the end. Hopefully the next book will be better.
Published on Jul 15 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars jane continues her series in the same predictable style
the light murder series about jane jefferies are predictable and cute, a nice summer read or easy read any time. the reliablity is pleasant and the titles are always punny! Read more
Published on Jul 11 2003 by S. Brainard

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
I enjoyed this book. Jane Jeffrey is a very likeable character. Although I enjoyed some of the other books in the series to this one, this is still a great read!
Published on Mar 3 2003 by djdubb23

3.0 out of 5 stars Really more like 3-1/2 stars . . . I guess.
I just finished "The House of Seven Mables" this morning - have read all but two in the "Jane Jeffry" series (and 1 so far in Churchill's "Grace and Favor" series), and I pretty... Read more
Published on Feb 23 2003 by jadedromantic

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick read, great story.
I'm a new fan of Jill Churchill and the Jane Jeffry Series. I enjoyed the writing and story and the only weaknesses I saw was that I couldn't understand why Jane would continue to... Read more
Published on Nov 16 2002 by c. m. miller, author Taxes Dea...

3.0 out of 5 stars I still love Jane and Shelley, but...
OK, so this isn't the best in the Jane Jeffrey series; but in defense of Ms. Churchill I must say that I have known quite a few quasi-feminists who go overboard in their support... Read more
Published on Oct 15 2002 by An Avid Mystery Reader

1.0 out of 5 stars a real disappoinment
My wife reads aloud to me by the fire. We have enjoyed other Jill Churchill books, so we were looking forward to this one. My Goodness what a mess! Read more
Published on Oct 14 2002 by Frank Hall

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