Each Tuesday, Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where readers post the opening paragraph (sometime two) of a book that they are reading or plan to read.
An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good: Stories; Helene Torsten
SOHO Crime - 2018
An Elderly Lady Has Accommodation Problems
"THE SHRILL SOUND of the doorbell sliced through the silence. Maud sat motionless in her armchair, making no attempt to get up. She knew the bell would soon ring again. And again. And again. This had been going on for weeks"
I came across this on the "new book" library shelves last week, the size is so cozy, smaller than my Kindle and just 171 pages. It's not often fiction is written about senior citizens and a mystery collection as well so I decided to give it a try. What do you think?
Is it like a Miss Marple read? I like the cover too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't started it yet so I'm not sure, but, it does sound fun from overview.
DeleteI love the title. And mysteries involving the elderly are usually very entertaining. See what I'm featuring at Girl Who Reads
ReplyDeleteI started this a few hours ago and really love it so far. Well written and just fun.
DeleteI would keep reading to see you is ringing her bell!
ReplyDeleteA pain in the butt LOL
DeleteI like the start. I'd keep on reading.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun intro!
DeleteI've heard about this one and it's by an author that I've meant to try for a long time. Not part of her series, but seems like a book that I'd like. Yes, I would continue reading.
ReplyDeleteI just jotted down her other titles, I like her writing.
DeleteI'd pick this up based on the title alone! Can't wait to hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, I started this a few hours ago and really love it so far. Well written and just fun.
DeleteI love books about elderly characters, and a mystery...even better. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog (with an elderly character!).
ReplyDeleteYou would enjoy this Laurel - I started this a few hours ago and addictive it so far. Well written and just fun.
DeleteI agree with you on the lack of seniors in fiction. I'll give it a try. I also like the cross-stitched cover.
ReplyDeleteMargot, you would like this one - very fun writing.
DeleteLove that title.
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I think you should give it a try. From what language are the stories translated?
ReplyDeleteSwedish translation Judy.
Deleteoh this looks good, I feel (without Googling) this is a more sinister tale, than at first it might seem. I hope I am right lol Maybe she gets her own back... not one to be trifled with! (hoping lol)
ReplyDeleteHere is my Tuesday post!
Hope you are having a great day!
Exactly! LOL
DeleteSounds like a great short read. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteVery fun reading!
DeleteSounds great and as you say senior citizens are fairly rare in fiction although I've come across far more of them in the last couple of years.
ReplyDeleteI like senior citizen stories, especially in mysteries as no one suspects them LOL
DeleteI love the title and it's one that's on my list. I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI started this in the afternoon and read half already - it's fun and not too long.
DeleteI'd read it based on the title alone :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a gem (no review yet but coming soon).
DeleteThis sounds wonderful and I love the title.
ReplyDeleteSounds fun!
ReplyDeleteAwesome book Yvonne.
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