Murder at the National Cathedral

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Summary: Typical but also Interesting
Review: If you've read one of Margaret Truman's books before, this book will be very similar to that one. And all of her books. Characters are alike from book to book (and the main characters are most of the time the same) and the plot becomes predictable (though not completely) after reading three or four of her books. What changes is the setting. She demonstrates great knowledge for the setting of the National Cathedral, although she does make a couple of understandable inaccuracies. The reader will learn much about the building and organization by reading this entertaining, but also educational and interesting, book.

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Summary: One of the best of the series
Review: Mac and Annabel are finally wed in this novel. The author, however, does not allow them to just slip into contented married life. Now she has them being dragged into a murder in the most unlikely of places. As one who was born and raised in Washington, D. C., I can attest that all the descriptions of the places in the mystery series are accurate. This book though is set in and around the National Cathedral which is one of the most beautiful places in Washington, D. C. and the author brings it really alive. I could almost spell the rarified air of the place, the grounds and the neighborhood. The author has given the reading public a real treat by offering her insight into some of the most beautiful architecture in the world. The fact that this setting is also a place of crime and intriguing lends fascination to the the whole crime series. Margaret Truman deserves all the credit for the effective way that her books have presented politics and Washington, D. C.

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Summary: One of the best of the series
Review: Mac and Annabel are finally wed in this novel. The author, however, does not allow them to just slip into contented married life. Now she has them being dragged into a murder in the most unlikely of places. As one who was born and raised in Washington, D. C., I can attest that all the descriptions of the places in the mystery series are accurate. This book though is set in and around the National Cathedral which is one of the most beautiful places in Washington, D. C. and the author brings it really alive. I could almost spell the rarified air of the place, the grounds and the neighborhood. The author has given the reading public a real treat by offering her insight into some of the most beautiful architecture in the world. The fact that this setting is also a place of crime and intriguing lends fascination to the the whole crime series. Margaret Truman deserves all the credit for the effective way that her books have presented politics and Washington, D. C.

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Summary: A Truly Great Book
Review: Margeret Truman has now written several DC crime books, but NONE of them have matched what she did in this effort. This book was truly satsifying from start to end. The way she puts Mac in many situations in a pattern really makes the book a fun read. Most importantly, the book leaves us guessing who did it, the main part of any murder mystery. I cant give it 5 stars because the ending is somewhat anti-climactic, and a tad bit forced in feel.

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Summary: Do not waste your money or your time.
Review: The best word to describe this book is boring. I had to make myself finish reading it. The book has no thrills or chills. I was tempted to throw it away time and time again. It was a big disappointment.