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Summary: The first 'Vicky Bliss' mystery
Review: This is the introductory book of the Vicky Bliss series. Dr Bliss is an art historian teaching in a small midwestern college. She has decided never to marry since she has discovered that the only thing that intimidates most men more than a tall woman is a smart tall woman and Vicky is both. Another member of the faculty, Tony, is also tall and smart and quite taken with Vicky. The two stumble across a reference to a long missing art work and are soon off to Germany to track it down, in competition with each other. They find that they are not the only ones seeking this piece. The trail leads to a castle turned hotel complete with a ghost, secret passages and damsel in distress. This book was written in 1973 and does show its age a bit. If you are looking for the mysterious John Smythe of the later books he does not appear here but we do get the first appearance of Schmidt. While she is not as captivating a Amelia Peabody, Vicky is charming in her own way. The series makes for an enjoyable, light hearted read.
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Summary: Welcome to the World of Vicky!!
Review: Vicky is a woman who needs no one but herself. In this book she goes to Germany for some light treasure hunting and ends up embroiled in a bizarre mystery. But never fear, our intrepid heroine would never let something as petty as threats on her person stop her when caught up in detectival fever. She'll solve the mystery, rescue some guys, and blackmail her way into a posh job. Not a bad days work...
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