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"Murder fans who prefer their crimes with a touch of class should heat some scones and nestle back for the afternoon."
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Murders just didn't take place in fashionable Callander Square, so Inspector Pitt's well-bred wife Charlotte couldn't resist finding out why one had. Suddenly there she was, rattling the closets of the very rich, listening to backstair gossip, and unearthing truths that could push even the most proper aristocrat to murder....
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Good, but not as good as I had hoped........2006-06-30
I had expected the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series to be an equal collaboration between the husband and wife team with each having their particular fields of investigation. Thomas would have been on the official side and made the inquiries dictated by having the legal rights to do so. Those involved in the mystery would have been obliged to give him at least some cooperation simply because he represented a governmental agency. Charlotte on the other hand could proceed from the social aspect of the lives of those involved. By coming back together and sharing what they had learned they would help each other reach a final solution.
For whatever reason Ms. Perry did not exactly construct this mystery in that way. To my way of thinking, Charlotte was not even that interested in the investigation. I did not like having her get bogged down by being immersed in helping General Balantyne with his family history. There were great stretches of time when she made absolutely no moves toward resolving the case at all. It seems that her only reason for being in the vicinity at all was to enable her to meet a secondary character and provide a link for the end of the story. And suddenly her sister Emily was front and center and having a huge part in the solving of the mystery by providing information I would have expected Charlotte to have been helpful in uncovering. Did I miss something in the first book? When did Emily ever exhibit any interest in Pitt or his profession aside from her dislike of anything which smacked of the tradesman and other "inferior" social orders? I also did not feel that enough clues were given for solving this mystery. I don't want a billboard but I do like to feel that my detective has some hint of where he is headed. You may not agree with me but I feel as if Pitt just wandered in and suddenly got it right.
This series is very much an insiders view of the lives and thoughts of life during the Victorian era. I have read so many books having to do with this time period that I am not as shocked by the hypocrisy and double standards as some readers new to the era may be. I still think Anne Perry does a fantastic job of immersing the reader in that time period but now I have to read the third book to get a better feel for where she is going with the relationship between Thomas and Charlotte regarding detection. I wanted to read the series in order. Now I wonder if that is really necessary. With the exception of several references to Cater Street and the death of Charlotte's second sister this book is a stand-alone. I could have enjoyed it very much without having already read the first book.
I liked this book very much. Not as much as the first but it was still way up there on my enjoyment scale. I will continue to read the stories in order but only because I have already purchased them all and can do so very easily. If you are interested in the Victorian era, or if you just want to escape into a good mystery, then this author will definitely do it for you.
Appearances Matter in This Victorian Novel of Hidden Sexual Sins.......2005-07-30
Those who like to pillory the Victorians do so for their application of a double standard, licentiousness in private while appearing spotlessly upright in public. Callander Square is a powerful commentary on that double standard, as the story strips away the cloaks of respectability among neighbors in an upper class neighborhood.
Upper class lives were then seldom examined . . . except by ladies who were gossiping. When two dead babies are found by accident buried in Callander Square, it becomes Inspector Thomas Pitts' duty to examine all of those lives . . . looking for who the mother was. Pitts' theory is that if you can find the mother, you can find the murderer . . . or the circumstances of death if it wasn't murder.
The wealthy men and women in the square do their best to fend off Pitt by focusing him on their servants. Unsuspected by them, Pitts' wife, Charlotte, decides that she wants to find the mother too . . . but to succor rather than to accuse her. Charlotte and her sister Emily play an undercover role in which Emily is the Upstairs mole and Charlotte is the Downstairs mole. Soon, the skeletons are rattling in all the relevant closets. And crimes multiply!
This mystery presents an interesting problem. How do you investigate when all the "good" people either won't talk to you . . . or lie when they do? These people are so delicate that they won't even come out and discuss their concerns. One has to hint around . . . and hope that the message is received and understood. So there's a dance of manners involved here inside of a mystery which is inside of a dysfunctional society. For those who like novels of manners, there is much to enjoy here in addition to the mystery.
I give Ms. Perry great credit for hiding the villains until late in the book. You will know in the last 80 pages or so who did what, but it's a totally incomprehensible mystery before then. If she had shortened up the end a bit, I would have graded the book higher. But the climax is more like a tea party that's gone on too long than a climax until the last few pages.
The writing is superb. A large number of characters are fully developed, and the development is used well to advance the plot.
good, but the first one's better..........2005-06-24
I thoroughly enjoyed Callander Square, although I found the end less intriguing than The Cater Street Hangman. I was completely shocked with the first one's ending, while this one was just okay. The characters were very interesting in this novel though, and I really didn't suspect who the murderer was, but his character was too underdeveloped in my opinion. I also was disappointed that Perry showed very little interaction between Charlotte and Thomas--I was looking forward to reading about their marriage and how they were managing married life. Overall a great read if you are looking for a fun, yet sophisticated, murder mystery!
Scandal among the well-born.......2005-04-26
Anne Perry's second Inspector Pitt novel once again presents the reader with an unflinching look at societal ills in so-called "proper" Victorian households.
The genteel residents of Callander Square all have something to hide. A gentleman enjoys secret trysts with his parlormaids. A desparate mother hatches a plan to cover up her daughter's own sexual indiscretions. An unhappy woman mourns a daughter who vanished after presumably eloping with an unknown and likely unsuitable admirer.
The residents panic when Thomas Pitt arrives to investigate the deaths of two newborn infants. With help from his enterprising wife, Charlotte, and her sister, Emily, he lifts the veils of respectability covering the shallowness and self-centeredness of each of the families. In the process, the residents demonstrate those in the upper classes are no better than low-born criminals. Most of the neighbors care nothing for the truth and show little human kindness; they look out for their own interests above all.
The mystery in "Callander Square" takes a back seat to drawing the reader into the family scandals -- secrets some would do anything to keep hidden. Those looking for a fast-paced thrill ride will be disappointed, but those who enjoy the novel of manners will appreciate the well-drawn characters and setting. By the end of the book, I'd almost stopped wondering who the killer was, because I was so engrossed in the lives of those in the story.
Even Better Than the First One.......2005-04-14
I enjoyed The Cater Street Hangman, but I think this book moved a little quicker and a was little less predictable. I really didn't figure out "whodunit" until it was revealed. I like Anne Perry's writing because it is not contrived, gives us a good sense of what the Victorian times were like and is not full of smut.
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The Sacred Pipe.......2007-01-10
Black Elk is and was sacred Elder. Through his life we are given this knowledge. He has helped many to understand the way of the Lakota; following the natural law. While not all Lakota follow the traditional ways as closely as they did before the arrival of the white man, they are still connected to these rites and inhierently understand these teachings. It's only to outside world that these things become suprising moments of clarity. Joseph Epes Brown took time before it was too late, to record these teachings, which is a blessing and a gift of knowledge to all who would read, understand and heed these words. If you wish to learn what dwells is in the hearts of Native American people, you would do well to open this book and your minds.
Profound and deeply rewarding. .......2006-07-27
I haven't actually finished this book yet but I'm looking forward to doing so. This spirituality is deeply sophisticated and elevated. I think the whole world is greatly indebted to the American Indian Nation. Furthermore, thank you for wonderful service.
Gain an understanding of the Sioux way of thinking.......2004-04-01
A beautiful book. You can learn about Siuox religious practie and beliefs. The reader will come away with a sense of how similar religios faiths can be. The Sioux it turns out are not so different from Christians, Hindus or any other group that uses faith to guide people through what is both difficult and beautiful in life.
Rituals Described in Great Detail.......2004-03-08
I recommend reading this book if you are interested in the rituals and culture of the Lakota. It provides clear and interesting discussions of major rituals that form important components of their way of life. The material is drawn largely from interviews with Black Elk, and the writing really explains significance of important details in the various practices. The book also provides a good basis for understanding how the cultural practices fit into Lakota history. This book is also a fine one to read in relation to "Black Elk Speaks," "The 6th Grandfather," and "When the Tree Flowered."
If you want peace, read this book.......2004-01-31
Joseph Epes Brown was fortunate in meeting men who possessed great human and spiritual qualities, especially Black Elk who had a unique quality of power, kindliness and sense of mission. Born in 1862, Black Elk grew up when his people had the freedom of the plains, hunted bison; he fought at Little Bighorn and at Wounded Knee Creek and knew Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, and American Horse. He traveled with Buffalo Bill to Italy, France and England. During his youth Black Elk was instructed in the sacred love of his people by Whirlwind Chaser, Black Road and Elk Head from whom he learned the history and deep meanings of his people's spiritual heritage. Through prayer, fasting and deep understanding of his heritage, Black Elk became a wise man, receiving visions and acquiring special powers to be used for the good of his nation. Because of his sense of mission Black Elk wanted this book to be written so that the reader could gain a better understanding of the truths of the Indian traditions.
In his foreword Black Elk tells us: "There is much talk of peace among the Christians, yet this is just talk. Perhaps it may be, and this is my prayer, through our sacred pipe, and through this book in which I shall explain what our pipe really is, peace may come to those people who can understand, an understanding which must be of the heart and not of the head alone. Then they will realize that we Indians know the One true God, and that we pray to Him continually. I have wished to make this book through no other desire than to help my people in understanding the greatness and truth of our own tradition, and also to help in bringing peace upon the earth, not only among men, but within men and between the whole of creation."
The wisdom of the Indians is based on such concepts as "The Earth is your Grandmother and Mother, and She is sacred. Every step that is taken upon her should be as a prayer" and "Every dawn as it comes is a holy event, every day is holy." The Indians developed their own religion based on the gift of the sacred pipe given by a very beautiful woman who approached two Lakota Indians out hunting. One of them had bad intentions and he and the mysterious woman were wrapped in a cloud. When the cloud lifted the sacred woman was standing there and at her feet was the man who was nothing but bones and terrible snakes were eating him. Black Elk interpreted this as an eternal truth: "Any man who is attached to the senses and to the things of this world, is one who lives in ignorance and is being consumed by snakes which represent his own passions." The mysterious woman presented the tribe with a pipe and stone, explaining the significance of the gift. On her departure she said to the Standing Hollow Horn: "Behold this pipe! Always remember how sacred it is, and treat it as such, for it will take you to the end. Remember, in me there are four ages. I am leaving now, but I shall look back upon your people in every age, and at the end I shall return." These four ages find a parallel in the Hindu tradition during which true spirituality becomes increasingly obscured until the cycle closes with catastrophe, after which the primordial spirituality is restored and the cycle begins once again.
Through the rite of the keeping of the soul, the Indians purified the souls of the dead and increased love for one another. This rite is followed by the rite of purification, known to us as the sacred lodge. The ritual of "Crying for a Vision" was used long before the coming of the sacred pipe. Crazy Horse received most of his power through "lamenting" or crying for a vision for some great event or ordeal such as going on the war path. "But perhaps the most important reason for 'lamenting' is that it helps us to realize our oneness with all things, to know that all things are our relatives; and then in behalf of all things we pray to Wakan-Tanka that He may give to us knowledge of Him who is the source of all things, yet greater than all things." Chapters are devoted to the Sun dance - one of the greatest rites; to "The making of Relatives" reflecting the relationship between man and Wakan-Tanka; preparing a girl for womanhood; and the rite of "The Throwing of the ball." Through these ceremonies we learn how the Sioux have come to terms with God, nature and their fellow man.
If you question the superiority and validity of the goals of western society; if you are conducting a self-examination; if you are re-evaluating the premises and orientations of our society; if you are concerned about our environmental crisis; if you are concerned about the problems created by highly developed technology; if you are questioning our basic values concerning life, nature and the destiny of man; if you are open to look at the models represented by the American Indians; if you want talk about peace to become action about peace you will find something of value in this book.
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Deeply moving. Excellent illustrations!.......1998-12-28
A must have for anyone interested in Native culture. Each rite is carefully described with a sincere reverence and enhanced with beautifully detailed illustrations. I wish that American schools would use this book as a part of their American History curriculum. Highly recomended!
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When Jenny, Amy and James find a magical book, they step into a game where nightmares come to life, riddles determine fate and the wishes of winners come true. But if the object of the game is to kill or be killed, to hold the life of another in your hands or become the target of unspeakable evil, would you play?
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Adventure awaits.......2006-06-11
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Jenny yearns for adventure and gets much, much more! The story begins on the eve of her fifteenth birthday in a fairy tale kingdom, but quickly turns into more than a Cinderella story. Jenny, her sister Amy, and the stable boy, James, discover a magical book and map, learning about the Seven Pipes of Enchantment that are awaiting discovery. The young friends can't wait to begin their escapade, which sounds like a clever game and much fun.
It isn't long before they discover the seriousness of their quest. They are joined by the Prince and their annoying cousin, Maple, and a few others along the way forming an unusual family. A fairy gives them clues in the form of poems to find each pipe. Each task and opponent is more difficult and dangerous. Centaurs, ogres, and dragons are sprinkled throughout the tale. The band of travelers learns to work as a team, counting on each member in life and death situations.
Although this is set in an imaginary kingdom in the past, its heroine is anything but a boring maiden who can't help herself. Jenny and her sisters are liberated and their male traveling companions appreciate their skills. It is refreshing to read a book where the girl isn't only interested in boys.
Each chapter brings a new twist and complications abound. Sixteen years old at the time, the author, Danielle Bruno, crafted such a fast paced story that I found myself eagerly turning pages to find out what happened next. The villain, Evel Ness, is truly horrific and the atrocities he performs outrage all. Every step of the journey he is in the shadows, somehow waiting to spoil their attempts at success. But this team of young heroes uses their heads to try to outwit him and save the world from the ruin he intends. Lessons are learned each step of the way. You must read to the very end to unravel all the threads and find out who is victorious.
great!.......2003-05-01
hey, loved the book! The best part is at the end, but it was fun reading and it inspired me to start writing my own book! Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Seven Pipes.......2002-11-16
I cannot wait for this book. I LOVE YOU DANIELLE! It looks like it's going to be really great. I read a sample somewhere and it was really thrilling. Everyone should buy this book. I know I'm getting a copy really soon.
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