tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post2930907832422118303..comments2024-03-28T04:17:20.834-07:00Comments on The Daily Connoisseur: Duchess of Death- A ReviewThe Daily Connoisseurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-75144556206958895922021-05-06T18:30:04.269-07:002021-05-06T18:30:04.269-07:00Hello Jennifer, this is Richard Hack, the author o...Hello Jennifer, this is Richard Hack, the author of "Duchess of Death." Of all the reviews I have received over the years--and there have been many since this book has subsequently been translated into 21 languages including Russian and Chinese--I found yours the most revealing. The sentence that struck me most was "I found myself strangely emotional as I finish this biography." Ahh, Jennifer, to create emotion in the reader of a biography is the greatest achievement one could hope. To draw you into the long-ago world of this mystery writer (whose greatest mystery was herself) is to capture a slice of history and romance woven through facts that alone would be rather like chalk. Serving a purpose but lacking passion. Like you, when I started the research for this book, I knew nothing of the author. Yet, when I was finished, we were the best of friend--she and I. I'm so happy you felt the same. rickywriter@hotmail.comRichard Hack-Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049889152384407309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-74202106238747763882013-01-09T08:17:11.701-08:002013-01-09T08:17:11.701-08:00Hi Jennifer!
I have recently gotten into Agatha C...Hi Jennifer!<br /><br />I have recently gotten into Agatha Christie in the past year or so and am anxious to know which of her books are your favorites.<br /><br />I have some long flights coming up and I'd love some recommendations as to what to read next!!<br /><br />Thank you, <br /><br />LaurenLauren Vanessa Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799106616392274526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-14848663427241657132009-09-15T09:05:31.069-07:002009-09-15T09:05:31.069-07:00Josephine- I do believe we are blogging soul mates...Josephine- I do believe we are blogging soul mates :) And thank you for introducing me to Belette and Helen's blogs- they are fabulous! xoThe Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-46452268677286991952009-09-15T09:04:45.183-07:002009-09-15T09:04:45.183-07:00Hi Helen- lately I have been listening to the book...Hi Helen- lately I have been listening to the books on tape while I drive and even though I've already read every single book I still can't remember whodunit! (There were over 80 of them after all). That does show what a skilled author she was. She is the inspiration for the mystery I'm writing now :)The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-14620769563100869232009-09-15T04:59:52.152-07:002009-09-15T04:59:52.152-07:00Jennifer, thank you for this review. We must be bl...Jennifer, thank you for this review. We must be bloggy soulmates. That is the thing I love about Blogging that you find such kindred spirits around the globe who share the same interests! I have several Agatha books and here is another one to add to my collection. It is so fascinating to read of the woman behind those wonderful mysteries. It is lovely to see Belette and Helen here as well posting. xxJosephine Tale Peddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431330956687490112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-78875217409843553912009-09-15T00:40:23.078-07:002009-09-15T00:40:23.078-07:00You know - each of Agatha's books I have read,...You know - each of Agatha's books I have read, I have challenged myself to work out who the murderer could be. Just when I thought I had him/her - no! I have never been able to do it. What a legacy she has left - keeping us all guessing!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882229240289840845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-44840628641808754532009-09-14T15:10:13.702-07:002009-09-14T15:10:13.702-07:00Thanks Vicki and Rebecca- I hope you both find it ...Thanks Vicki and Rebecca- I hope you both find it enjoyable!The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-7928714467078799582009-09-14T15:09:42.053-07:002009-09-14T15:09:42.053-07:00La Belette Rouge- It is so funny that Josephine a...La Belette Rouge- It is so funny that Josephine and I were on parallel Christie wave lengths today :)<br /><br />I do hope you enjoy the book!The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-68927559854510264132009-09-14T10:38:44.260-07:002009-09-14T10:38:44.260-07:00I'm always looking for a great read and this s...I'm always looking for a great read and this sounds like a great one. Thank you for the review!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404639456898116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-83067126131078650742009-09-14T09:45:41.396-07:002009-09-14T09:45:41.396-07:00Sounds like a great read, xv.Sounds like a great read, xv.vicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-84242195859247948702009-09-14T09:30:08.547-07:002009-09-14T09:30:08.547-07:00It is so funny how some days a bloggy theme emerge...It is so funny how some days a bloggy theme emerges. Both you and Josephine are talking about Agatha Christie today. <br /><br />Lovely review and one that has solved the mystery of whether I will read this book or not. Case closed;book sold!La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.com