The Barnes & Noble Review
Monica Ferris's popular Needlecraft mystery series has established a delightful pattern of crafty mysteries that satisfy both stitchery fans and mystery readers. In Embroidered Truths, Betsy Devonshire, amateur sleuth and owner of Crewel World needlework shop in Minnesota, starts out trying to untangle her gay friend and employee Godwin's failing relationship. Godwin's overly controlling significant other, John, has tossed Godwin out after yet another a bitter quarrel. This time, however, there's no chance the mismatched pair will kiss and make up, for someone has changed the pattern of John's life permanently. When gentle, hardworking, reliable, fun-loving Godwin is arrested for John's murder, Betsy will stop at nothing to set him free, following the elusive threads of the evidence and picking her way through a tangle of truths, half truths, and outright lies until she reveals the real murderer's deadly design. (Needlecrafters will also enjoy the free counted cross-stitch pattern included in Embroidered Truths.) Sue Stone
After her good friend Godwin has a nasty quarrel with John, his significant other, full-time needlework shop owner and part-time sleuth Betsy Devonshire finds herself with a roommate. Betsy doesn't mind having company, though Godwin is restless and unhappy over the sudden break-up.
But sadness turns to grief when Betsy and Godwin discover John dead in his home, and Godwin is arrested for the murder. Betsy knows her friend couldn't be the killer, and sets out to prove it. What she learns is that John had a cat's cradle of secret dealings that had made him a bundle of money, and a lot of enemies. Now, Betsy has to untangle a web of lies if she's going to save Godwin-and find the murderer.
After her good friend Godwin has a nasty quarrel with John, his significant other, full-time needlework shop owner and part-time sleuth Betsy Devonshire finds herself with a roommate. Betsy doesn't mind having company, though Godwin is restless and unhappy over the sudden break-up.
But sadness turns to grief when Betsy and Godwin discover John dead in his home, and Godwin is arrested for the murder. Betsy knows her friend couldn't be the killer, and sets out to prove it. What she learns is that John had a cat's cradle of secret dealings that had made him a bundle of money, and a lot of enemies. Now, Betsy has to untangle a web of lies if she's going to save Godwin-and find the murderer.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940169724721 |
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Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
Publication date: | 07/15/2008 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |