tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post6751751775956437019..comments2024-03-27T22:32:02.739+01:00Comments on Beneath the Stains of Time: Will-o'-the-wispTomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-38482194781728767732011-10-26T18:14:11.119+02:002011-10-26T18:14:11.119+02:00@Patrick
I passed up that copy of The Hangman...@Patrick <br /><br />I passed up that copy of <i>The Hangman's Tree</i> months before I began blogging, but this "coincidence" does seem to be covered with his fingerprints. You wouldn't happen to have the number of a reputable exorcist handy, would you? <br /><br />@John<br /><br />Yes, the victim is a truly nasty piece of work, and felt more sympathy for her murderer than with her – even though her death was quite horrific. In spite of her name, Disney was not a writer of cozies. <br /><br />You should definitely check out <i>Death in the Backseat</i>, as well, which is almost as good as this one but with more emphasis on atmosphere and HIBK allusions. <br /><br />I've heard of Elisabeth Sanxay Holding, but never read any of her books, however, I gathered from your recent blog post that you will rub this in our faces until we recify that omission. <br /><br />@Pattinase<br /><br />Keep in mind that there were two Disney's writing tales of crime and detection: Dorothy Cameron Disney and Doris Miles Disney. The general opinion is that the former Disney was a more gifted writer than the latter, who concentrated more suspense than on detection, but then again, the second Disney wrote a novel with brilliant title <i>Do Not Spindle, Fold or Mutilate</i> - which I still have to track down (Down, Patrick, down! ;-).TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-2232450123287888022011-10-26T16:54:01.882+02:002011-10-26T16:54:01.882+02:00I will look for some of these. I think I read her ...I will look for some of these. I think I read her once upon a time. The name sure rings a bell.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-4806723944391433692011-10-26T16:36:16.595+02:002011-10-26T16:36:16.595+02:00This is the only Dorothy Cameron Disney book I'...This is the only Dorothy Cameron Disney book I've read and I was very impressed by it. The victim is a nasty piece of work, isn't she? I liked how all the characters kept covering up the crime trying to protect people they assuemd were guilty -- very much like Elisabeth Sanxay Holding characters, BTW. I reviewed it months ago <a href="http://prettysinister.blogspot.com/2011/05/strawstack-murders-dorothy-cameron.html" rel="nofollow">on my blog</a> as a follow-up to your review on DEATH IN THE BACKSEAT.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-12065597813969130722011-10-26T16:23:46.927+02:002011-10-26T16:23:46.927+02:00TomCat, I think the ghost of Harry Stephen Keeler ...TomCat, I think the ghost of Harry Stephen Keeler has struck again. You passed up on The Hangman's Tree because of its condition, and I bought The Hangman's Tree and passed this book up because of its condition... That man really never gives it a rest!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-48745990879878233492011-10-26T15:23:40.953+02:002011-10-26T15:23:40.953+02:00@Patrick
Why not adapt that poor, battered and mi...@Patrick<br /><br />Why not adapt that poor, battered and mistreated copy, which couldn't cost much anyway, to give it one last read before completely falling apart and pick up a replacement when you come across an edition that is in a better shape. <br /><br />I still regret passing up a copy of <i>The Hangman's Tree</i>, because the first couple of pages were loose. But that was before I discovered what a fantastic mystery writer Disney really was! <br /><br />@classicmystery (a.k.a. Puzzle Doc)<br /><br />I hope you enjoy her as much as I have and it's always good to know that I'm feeding someone else's addiction. ;)TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-7688245217116684792011-10-26T13:45:11.695+02:002011-10-26T13:45:11.695+02:00Sounds interesting - another author to add to my s...Sounds interesting - another author to add to my shopping list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-7770960509773769102011-10-26T13:22:29.800+02:002011-10-26T13:22:29.800+02:00It sounds like a blast, but it also makes me feel ...It sounds like a blast, but it also makes me feel somewhat guilty at leaving this book time and time again in a used bookstore. But in my defense, my fa-- good sirs, it really was in pitiful condition, and to atone for my sins, I pulled out the only Craig Rice book from the bottom of the stack and placed it prominently on top.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.com