The Murders of Richard III Audiobook

" I think I may have read this before, though I did not remember the ending. Love Peters' writing, but like her later works a lot better. This has me inspired to do some re-reading of the Wars of the Roses, though, once I'm safely back out of the Anjevin era. "

" This is a Jacqueline Kirby mystery, and I like her even if she is a too-perfect Mary Sue. The book is fun, a drawing room mystery where all the suspects are within one social group, gathered in one house. The group in question are re-enacting the history of Richard III, so the history and theories about the late king are a bonus. This is a quick, easy read. "

" Not one of E. Peter's better books. "

" Pretty good story. This is the first of Peters' book I've read that's not about Amelia Peabody in Egypt. "

" Fairly average, predictable and try hard 'English Country House' mystery with a quirky American librarian as the sleuth. The subject matter was not dissimilar to Tey's The Daughter of Time but I'm afraid that's where the comparison ends. However, I did enjoy that this book characterized fanatical Ricardians as complete nutters and I couldn't resist awarding it an extra star for that fact alone ;-). "

" Interesting idea: a country-house setting with a disparate group of people dressing up as Richard III and his victims, when nasty jokes begin to take place. Jacqueline is an amusing sleuth, a woman who knows how a literary murder mystery should play out. "

" Kirby seems to be Peter's least dimensional character. The plot was ok, but I prefer Bliss. "

" If you think the real mysteries about Richard the III are interesting you will like this book. "

" Clearly one of her earlier novels. The introduction was slow, and the "who done it" explanation really dragged on. And the plot just wasn't that compelling. "

" Interesting premise, but I don't really like her writing style and found the mystery alternately confusing and contrived. "

" I enjoyed the book at the start and then it dragged, and I did not finish "

" this is one of 3 jaqueline kirby mysteries in a book I got at a used bookstore. While it' is interesting as a mystery, the historical stuff doesn't really hold my interest. I really don't care whether Richard III murdered anybody in 1485. "

" Agatha Christie style, suspects in country house together mystery. Not as funny as Peabody series or as romantic, but sharp and witty non-the-less. "

" I'm a huge, avid fan of Barbara Michaels. I haven't read much of her Elizabeth Peters stuff yet. This one was great fun as the group is inside a castle rich with mystery, wondering about who did what, suspecting everyone and exploring every hidden corner with extra caution. "

" I couldn't keep track of all the names, but Jacqueline Kirby is my new literary librarian hero. "

" One of the best that Peters has written. I loved it. The theorizing and role-playing of the ancient tradegy by the characters is a lot of fun. "

" Not too exciting of a mystery, but I enjoyed the character of Jacqueline Kirby enough to get through. She certainly stole the show from the stupid, whiny, preposterous protagonist. The rest of the characters are pretty one-dimensional but they are good enough to prop up the plot. "

" The first of Peter's non-Amelia Peabody mysteries I've read, and I plan to look for others. "

" This was only okay. It may have been the distractions I endured while reading, because I expected to thoroughly enjoy it. I couldn't get excited about the plot or the characters. "

" While I loved the Richard III historical references, the plot and characters failed to really grab me in this highly anticipated read. The 3-star rating aptly describes my feelings toward The Murders of Richard III, it was OK. "

" I don't usually like story collections but I thought the title story was very clever. I also enjoyed the author explaining her inspiration for that particular tale. "

" pretty good . . . "

" A bit of fluff...I do love Elizabeth Peters but enjoy her character Amelia Peabody more than Ms. Kirby. "

" I enjoy Jacqueline as a heroine. She's annoying sometimes, since she's always right, but given the time period (70s) it's fun seeing her always right against both subtle and not-so-sublte forms of sexism. "

" I didn't like the main characters as much as I did Amelia Peabody and her gang, so I wish I could give this one a 3.5. That, and there needed to be more actual death, rather than the constant 'practical joke' teases. But otherwise highly enjoyable, Christie-esque reading. "

" Pretty good story. This is the first of Peters' book I've read that's not about Amelia Peabody in Egypt. "

" Even better in 2010 than the first time I read it in 1995. "

" I think I may have read this before, though I did not remember the ending. Love Peters' writing, but like her later works a lot better. This has me inspired to do some re-reading of the Wars of the Roses, though, once I'm safely back out of the Anjevin era. "

" Reread this mysterious and humorous story about a middle aged librarian and friend visiting a group in England who work for King Richard's innocence in the murder of his nephews. There are numerous twists and turns and characters with exceptionally portrayed personalities. "

" Interesting idea: a country-house setting with a disparate group of people dressing up as Richard III and his victims, when nasty jokes begin to take place. Jacqueline is an amusing sleuth, a woman who knows how a literary murder mystery should play out. "

" If you think the real mysteries about Richard the III are interesting you will like this book. "

" Agatha Christie style, suspects in country house together mystery. Not as funny as Peabody series or as romantic, but sharp and witty non-the-less. "

" This was definitely not as good as The Daughter of Time. I think this mystery novel was dated. There was much talk of women being not in their place etc. etc. "

" what fun. recommended for light pleasant reading. "

" Not one of E. Peter's better books. "

" I couldn't keep track of all the names, but Jacqueline Kirby is my new literary librarian hero. "

" this is one of 3 jaqueline kirby mysteries in a book I got at a used bookstore. While it' is interesting as a mystery, the historical stuff doesn't really hold my interest. I really don't care whether Richard III murdered anybody in 1485. "

" The first of Peter's non-Amelia Peabody mysteries I've read, and I plan to look for others. "