Murder at the Library of Congress (Capital Crimes (Paperback))

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Summary: Fun Mystery
Review: This was my first Margaret Truman mystery, and after reading many of the others, this one is still my favorite. A noted scholar and researcher is murdered at the Library of Congress. A part-time researcher, a famous reporter, and many others in the library solve bits and pieces of the murder. I found this book engrossing, and read the entire thing in one day.

Rating:
Summary: Fun Mystery
Review: This was my first Margaret Truman mystery, and after reading many of the others, this one is still my favorite. A noted scholar and researcher is murdered at the Library of Congress. A part-time researcher, a famous reporter, and many others in the library solve bits and pieces of the murder. I found this book engrossing, and read the entire thing in one day.

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Summary: A workmanlike novel by an experienced mystery writer.
Review: Truman, in her latest "Capital Crimes" novel, delves into the world of scholarly skullduggery and murder at the Library of Congress. As usual, Truman has researched the background of her plot with care. This mystery deals with a diary and a map that was purportedly written by a friend of Christopher Columbus. The diary and map could possibly shed some light on the accomplishments or perhaps the evil deeds of Christopher Columbus during his trips to the New World. Annabel Reed-Smith, a former lawyer who is also an art expert, happens to be doing research in the Hispanic section of the library when a murder occurs. Naturally, she becomes embroiled in the investigation of the murder. The writing style is breezy and casual and Truman works out the plot in a competent, albeit unexciting, fashion. She may not be flashy, but Truman writes light mysteries that are easy to take.

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Summary: A Very Good Mystery
Review: While this not the best of her series. It was still a great read. I love Annabel and Mac Smith. Especially the interesting twists and turns throughout the novel. Overall great read.