Barbara B. (redhatter) reviewed Murder in the Blue Room (Eleanor Roosevelt, Bk 8) on + 577 more book reviews
It is 1942, and a young woman's battered corpse has just been discovered in the Blue Room of the White House.
It's another case for Eleanor Roosevelt, detective, in the latest of her son Elliot's affectionate fictional portraits. Set against a backdrop of Washington at war, "Murder in the Blue Room" is a lively and complex mystery that features cameo appearances by figures ranging from Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov to a young administrator named Nelson Rockefeller.
It's another case for Eleanor Roosevelt, detective, in the latest of her son Elliot's affectionate fictional portraits. Set against a backdrop of Washington at war, "Murder in the Blue Room" is a lively and complex mystery that features cameo appearances by figures ranging from Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov to a young administrator named Nelson Rockefeller.
John M. (uram) reviewed Murder in the Blue Room (Eleanor Roosevelt, Bk 8) on + 190 more book reviews
From the back of the book:
A matter of diplomacy
Who bludgeoned a pretty young Press Office secretary to death--right in the Blue Room of the White House? That's what a shocked Elenor Roosevelt aims to find out. A friend, a lover, and even a Rockefeller are being questioned, along with the White House staff. But with a house full of visiting Russian diplomats headed by Soviet Foriegn Minister Molotov, the First Lady's sleuthing may take a dangerous turn. Molotov may know something his hosts don't know, but questioning the Russians about murder may shatter some delicate negotions...and tip the balance of world power!
"Roosevelt once again captures the essence of the 'cozy' crime drama--sharp minds and nasty deeds liberally sauced with period ambience"
A matter of diplomacy
Who bludgeoned a pretty young Press Office secretary to death--right in the Blue Room of the White House? That's what a shocked Elenor Roosevelt aims to find out. A friend, a lover, and even a Rockefeller are being questioned, along with the White House staff. But with a house full of visiting Russian diplomats headed by Soviet Foriegn Minister Molotov, the First Lady's sleuthing may take a dangerous turn. Molotov may know something his hosts don't know, but questioning the Russians about murder may shatter some delicate negotions...and tip the balance of world power!
"Roosevelt once again captures the essence of the 'cozy' crime drama--sharp minds and nasty deeds liberally sauced with period ambience"
Who bludgeoned a pretty young Press Office secretary to death - right in the Blue Room of the White House? That's what a shocked Eleanor Roosevelt aims to find out. A friend, a lover and ever a Rockefeller are being questioned, along with the White House staff. But with a house full of visiting Russian diplomats headed by Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov, the First Lady's sleuthing may take a dangerous turn. Molotov may know something his hosts don't know, but questioning the Russians about murder may shatter some delicate negotiations .. and tip the balance of world power!
Roosevelt's son has her character and the dynamics of the White House down pat, besides he's a top notch story teller.
Roosevelt's son has her character and the dynamics of the White House down pat, besides he's a top notch story teller.
