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At first glance, this may seem to be a mystery only a librarian could love, what with its liberal sprinkling of library acronyms and jargon. But Stallwood's spunky, sassy heroine, Kate Ivory, is charming, and the plot is so well conceived and original that even nonlibrarians will find the story entertaining. Kate's in the middle of writing one of her popular historical novels when her friend Andrew, a member of the security committee at Oxford's Bodleian Library, asks her to help unmask a clever book thief. Andrew and his committee suspect the thief is an ingenious computer hacker who deletes records from the library's online catalog to hide the theft of some of the collection's most valuable books--which could generate big bucks on the library black market. At the same time, Kate's friend Emma discovers a frighteningly dark "creative" streak in one of the students in her beginning writing class. The two plots seem unrelated until Kate's investigation runs head-on into the disturbed writer. Nicely understated humor and excellent writing make this one an "A-list" choice. Emily Melton
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Another amateur sleuth, novelist Kate Ivory, goes undercover to find out who has been stealing books from Oxford-area libraries and erasing the catalog records from the computer. Kate soon discovers that the thefts may also involve murder. Friend Emma, meanwhile, suspects one of her students may be a murderer. From the author of Death and the Oxford Box (LJ 1/94).
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Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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I recently read the first of the series, Death and the Oxford Box, which I found just good enough to merit buying more. By the time I finished that book, which I found somewhat dull at first, I decided to give the second a try.
This one, the second of the series, was no disappointment, being more enjoyable to me than the first. (A plot outline is found already above, so I won't repeat it). Maybe it was knowing the main character and some aspects of her friends/love interests/colleagues better. I found the library aspect a nice change from most mysteries, and the villain, whose story was covered in separate chapters during the book, suitably creepy. I did find myself wondering about the "secondary bad guys'" fates at the end ... there seem to be some lose ends there.
Kate Ivory's personal life is an interesting sideline to the actual mystery. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the third will also be such a good read. The only danger in starting to read an established series is that some of the timeframe details tend to make the story feel dated. This wasn't too much of an obstacle in this case and I think Kate is going to become a favorite over time.
This one, the second of the series, was no disappointment, being more enjoyable to me than the first. (A plot outline is found already above, so I won't repeat it). Maybe it was knowing the main character and some aspects of her friends/love interests/colleagues better. I found the library aspect a nice change from most mysteries, and the villain, whose story was covered in separate chapters during the book, suitably creepy. I did find myself wondering about the "secondary bad guys'" fates at the end ... there seem to be some lose ends there.
Kate Ivory's personal life is an interesting sideline to the actual mystery. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the third will also be such a good read. The only danger in starting to read an established series is that some of the timeframe details tend to make the story feel dated. This wasn't too much of an obstacle in this case and I think Kate is going to become a favorite over time.
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The second case for Kate Ivory is also located in Oxford. Meanwhile Kate gives lessons in writing at the famous Bodleian Library at Oxford. Inspector Andrew Grove, who is already known from the first book Death and the Oxford box, investigates at the library. In the last time quite valuable books often disappeared in the university. Andrew supposes one of the staff and asked Kate for help. So the heroin could be a private investigator again.
The author did a much better job this time. The plot follows a red line and there are not as many unfinished thoughts for the reader as in the first book. Most of the chapters start with the written essay of the obvious offender. So the reader slowly gets an idea who and why the books were stolen. Furthermore, there is a murder, which gives the criminal touch in this case in addition with the deleted computer files and some mysterious explanations of the suspects.
After reading this book I was happy about giving this sequel a second trial. It is still a cosy crime, but a lot more excitement than in the first case. The protagonists seemed to get an own character. Maybe it is, because we now know a bit more about Kate and Andrew and the author could concentrate more on the story than on the background. This also means you have to read both books in the right order. As far as I am concerned, I felt that entertained that I will definitely read the third case Oxford Mourning.
The author did a much better job this time. The plot follows a red line and there are not as many unfinished thoughts for the reader as in the first book. Most of the chapters start with the written essay of the obvious offender. So the reader slowly gets an idea who and why the books were stolen. Furthermore, there is a murder, which gives the criminal touch in this case in addition with the deleted computer files and some mysterious explanations of the suspects.
After reading this book I was happy about giving this sequel a second trial. It is still a cosy crime, but a lot more excitement than in the first case. The protagonists seemed to get an own character. Maybe it is, because we now know a bit more about Kate and Andrew and the author could concentrate more on the story than on the background. This also means you have to read both books in the right order. As far as I am concerned, I felt that entertained that I will definitely read the third case Oxford Mourning.
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The second and best of the three Kate Ivory books!
23. Februar 2001
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In Death and the Oxford Box, the first Kate Ivory mystery, Stallwood did an able job of introducing a likeable writer/amateur sleuth, although the plot wasn't particularly compelling. In the third installment, Oxford Mourning, Stallwood adopted Rendell/Vine narrative techniques -- to solid (albeit amateurish) effect. In this, the second of the three Kate Ivory mysteries, however, character, plot, and technique coalesce to wonderfully entertaining result. Don't be put off by the crusty library setting; it is, in fact, one of the most intriguing aspects of the mystery.
The antics and volume of her neighbors are preventing Kate from concentrating on her manuscript. Worried that the advance will run out before she has finished the work, she reluctantly accepts friend and former lover Andrew's offer of a job tracking down the culprits in a series of Oxford library thefts. Excerpts from the troubling submissions of one anonymous student in a in a creative writing class parallel Kate's trail through the libraries of Oxford to California and back. How are these dark self-revelations related to Kate and the disappearance of rare books?
Alas, Stallwood's mysteries are now out of print. To feed your taste for the writer/English professor-turned-sleuth genre, then, seek out Joanne Dobson's Karen Pelletier mysteries, Edith Skom's Beth Austin series, and -- most recommended -- Amanda Cross' Kate Fansler books.
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A riveting and poignant mystery
30. November 2004
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"Oxford Exit" is the first Kate Ivory mystery that I have read. Written by Veronica Stallwood, this book tells the story of Kate Ivory, historical romance novelist as well as amateur sleuth. Her friend, Andrew, (a security officer at an Oxford library,) enlists Kate's help in tracking down a computer hacker who is stealing valuable books and deleting the archive records so that the thefts will be undiscovered. In the process, Kate learns of the murder of a library trainee, Jena. She wonders if there could be a connection with the book thefts.
Along with Kate's investigation, the books every other chapter contains essays written by the hacker and potential murderer. Although the reader gets a clear sense of the perpetrators voice and personality, Ms. Stallwood does not reveal the name of the culprit. This allows the reader to have the unique experience of becoming acquainted with the villain in the story without knowing his true identity. This method was both eerie and refreshingly different.
Veronica Stallwood uses superb characterization in this book. All of the characters are portrayed extremely well, and Kate is shown as a woman with needs as well as a sense of humor and a strong determination to right wrongs. This mystery is a truly wonderful story, and a must-read. Please give it a chance. Happy reading!
Along with Kate's investigation, the books every other chapter contains essays written by the hacker and potential murderer. Although the reader gets a clear sense of the perpetrators voice and personality, Ms. Stallwood does not reveal the name of the culprit. This allows the reader to have the unique experience of becoming acquainted with the villain in the story without knowing his true identity. This method was both eerie and refreshingly different.
Veronica Stallwood uses superb characterization in this book. All of the characters are portrayed extremely well, and Kate is shown as a woman with needs as well as a sense of humor and a strong determination to right wrongs. This mystery is a truly wonderful story, and a must-read. Please give it a chance. Happy reading!
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