The Rich and the Profane: A Lovejoy Mystery (Lovejoy Mystery)

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Summary: Lovejoy is back and better than ever!
Review: After the last two books by Jonathan Gash digging into the seamier side of London, and the sex trade, with his new heroine, he has graced us with new Lovejoy mystery. Some of his entourage is missing, no Tinker, and no new trainee, but he does succeed in making smiles, stealing antiques, breaking and entering, and impersonating a rock star. You never know what to expect from Lovejoy and he does not disappoint. Just when you think you figured it all out, a surprise ending. One of his best books in years, you will enjoy it.

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Summary: Is Gash running out of ideas?
Review: Easily the worst in the Lovejoy series. I've read them all, and half of them twice. Although there are some charming sections, and a brand new setting to explore, Gash's Lovejoy largely rehashes his philosophy without adding anything new. I'd felt that I had read it all before, and better said in earlier versions. In fact, I was shocked to learn that he was continuing the series after such a lackluster performance--though I was greatly pleased because I love the character and the stories. So, I'll buy the new one and chalk this up to being one mistake in twenty

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Summary: borrow, don't buy
Review: I'd have to agree, this book wasn't as good as his previous Lovejoy ones. I'd say this one and the previous one 'Possessions of a Lady' are more of a "borrow" than a "buy". I hope #21 does pick up. I still reread his previous ones (esp. 'The Tartan Sell' my all time favorite).