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Murder at Monticello
Murder at Monticello | Rita Mae Brown
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Virginia postmistress Mary Minor Haristeen and Mrs. Murphy, her tiger-striped Sherlock, return for their third wise and witty adventure. Tracking down the identity of a 200-year-old corpse unearthed at Thomas Jefferson's home, and learning why someone today would kill to keep the identity hidden, keeps humans and animals alike on their toes.
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ImperfectCJ
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This isn't a great book, but it's a diverting read. It's moderately interesting to read how race was written about in the early 1990s and especially interesting (and somewhat cringy) that the Sally Hemings/Thomas Jefferson connection wasn't necessarily accepted as fact at that time. I guess it's been so long since it was just a part of the story of TJ that I forget it ever wasn't.

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psalva
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Panpan

This is the third book in the Mrs. Murphy series and I find myself disliking it more as I go forward. This one, which centers around a historic victim found in a slave quarters at Monticello, is the hardest to like so far. Characters with sanitized/racist views of slavery in the U.S? Check. Trying to depict a nuanced view but being tone deaf? Check. I want to like this series but it‘s been a downhill ride so far.

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LibraryCin
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i just wasn‘t interested in what was happening in the book; when I lose interest, I skim and miss much of the goings-on. I assume both murders were cleared up at the end, but I couldn‘t say for sure. The animals are somewhat cute/amusing, but even then, not always. I will not be continuing the series

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BookishMarginalia
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Made it until chapter 31 and couldn‘t handle it any more. It‘s too little mystery, too little talking cats, and too much cringe-worthy speculation about Sally Hemings, slavery at Monticello, and race relations (or lack thereof). No thank you. Moving on to number 4 in the series and hoping the #MrsMurphy series gets back on track.

RadicalReader what‘s been your all time favorite read? (edited) 5y
BookishMarginalia @radicalreader In general? My most beloved reads are probably the Harry Potter series, Pride and Prejudice, and Anne of Green Gables. I can reread them still and enjoy them thoroughly. 5y
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Reita325
Murder at Monticello | Rita Mae Brown
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The third Mrs. Murphy book. Not as good as the first two but I will continue reading my way through this series.

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LectricSheep
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We went to Monticello today for the heritage harvest festival and got to walk around Jefferson's gardens. These were everywhere-- they're castor bean plants, where castor oil comes from! They grow up to 12 feet high, and the seed pods are spiky, so Jefferson planted them around his garden as "defense." #todayilearned

Bookworm83 I love Monticello! 7y
LectricSheep @Bookworm83 We didn't even take a tour of the house! 😂 we were too busy with the heritage tomato tastings, and we just sort of...forgot. So we'll have to come back! But the grounds are so beautiful. 7y
Bookworm83 Lol! I could sit in the gardens and just read for hours!! I think Jefferson would approve 👍🏻 (edited) 7y
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Suet624 I love castor oil! I never knew the plant looked like that. 7y
LectricSheep @Suet624 Me either! I was so surprised when I saw it. 7y
BookFreakOut Those look really cool! 7y
tammysue Pretty! :) 7y
ReadingsByTheC Very cool! 7y
erinreads I only ever seem to go to Monticello when it's raining, so I've never been able to wander around the gardens. Should definitely try again soon! 7y
readordierachel Wow! Gorgeous. 7y
Cortg Very cool. Monticello has been on our bi let list for a while now. Just need to make the time. 7y
kspenmoll Do nice you live so close- we visited for a day 2summers ago in August & his flowers/vegs, etc. were beautiful to wander in & learn about. 7y
DivineDiana Gorgeous flora! 7y
Centique That's amazing! Thanks for sharing - I love strange and unusual plants 😍 7y
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