Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Hardcover. Ex Library with usual markings, stamps and/or stickers. This item is in good condition. May show moderate signs of use. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Ex library copy with usual stamps/stickers Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Noticeably used book. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
Bitter Poison by Margaret Mayhew is An English Village Cosy. Frog End Players are preparing their Christmas offering (play) and Marjorie Cuthbertson is recruiting everyone to assist. They have decided to perform The Snow Queen. The only person who could play the part is newcomer Joan Dryden (who looks down on the villagers). The play is a hit and everyone retires to the after party. Joan suddenly is choking and her husband, Kenneth is calling for her Epi-pen. The Epi-pen cannot be found (it should be in her bottomless purse). Joan is rushed to the hospital but does not survive. Turns out that Joan is allergic to nuts and she ate a pastry that contained nuts. Was it accidental or did someone deliberately sabotage Joan? The Colonel (Hugh) decides to look into the matter and find out who is responsible.
Bitter Poison was extremely disappointing. The story is charming, but the mystery took a backseat. The murder did not occur until I was 70% through the novel. I could have told you who was going to die and the killer at about 25% (or earlier). I kept hoping for a surprise (a twist), but I did not get one. The ending was a big letdown. Bitter Poison was a snoozefest. If you just want a cute story on village life, you will enjoy the book. If you want a book with a good mystery, then this is not the book for you. I give Bitter Poison 2.75 out of 5 stars. Bitter Poison is easy to read (nicely written), has quirky characters, and a gorgeous setting. If it contained a twisty mystery, it would have been superb.
I received a complimentary copy of Bitter Poison from NetGalley (and the publisher) in exchange for an honest review of the novel.
