I've got a treat for you today - Wouldn't It Be Deadly by D. E. Ireland.
This is the first in a series about Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins. It finds the duo having to play detective after the events of the play we all know. I just finished it tonight, and it was a pure delight. My review will be up Tuesday with more details.
For now, let's get to that first line:
The shadowy hallway seemed as black as the heart of Jack the Ripper.
Jumping to page 56, we find this bit of dialogue:
"That bastard Nepo you work for. I been there twice this mornin' banging on 'is door, but 'e ain't got the knockers to open."
And yes, I did choose one of the few lines of dialogue and characters who speaks with enough of an accent they write it that way.
One day of work and then a two day ultimate Frisbee tournament. Hope you have a great weekend!
I really enjoyed this book. It was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteIt was, wasn't it? Can't wait for the sequel.
DeleteFun premise for a series, the street savvy and the ton make good partners in these books because they can go anywhere. Here's my post. http://ebogie.blogspot.com/2015/03/book-beginnings-page-56-shepherdess-of.html
ReplyDeleteYes, both Eliza and Higgins brought something interesting to the mix. I enjoyed that about the book.
DeleteThat is one extremely dark hallway! I love the play and especially the relationship between Eliza and Higgins, so this one could be right up my alley! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great weekend!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
They went on to further describe the hallway, and it was pretty dark, alright.
DeleteWhat an interesting idea for a mystery. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is something different as far as ideas go, isn't it?
DeleteThis is on my TBR. The premise itself just looks so fun and I love the excerpts. Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteBump it up your TBR pile. Trust me.
DeleteIt would be fun to see Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins again. Sounds like a book I'd enjoy! Good luck in your ultimate Frisbee tournament.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post features THE SNOW CHILD.
I'm not the biggest fan of the musical, but I really had fun revisiting them.
DeleteThe tournament will be a blast. It always is.
I like the Friday 56. I would like to start this series of cozies.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one. I'm really looking forward to the second, that's for sure.
DeleteThis seems like a book I would enjoy, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteWell, I wouldn't want to walk down that hallway. That's pretty dark.
ReplyDeleteYes it is. And it paints quite the picture, doesn't it?
DeleteSounds like a really fun read!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
It was a great read.
DeleteThis sounds like so much fun! That cover is awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteCheck out my 56 with Book Beginnings.
The cover is great, isn't it?
DeleteLove the title and the cover.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect read.
ENJOY your day.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Book Beginnings
It was a great read.
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