Describe Books Supposing The Edge of Ruin: An Emily Weiss Mystery (Emily Daggett Weiss #1)
| ISBN: | 0312575203 (ISBN13: 9780312575205) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Emily Daggett Weiss #1 |
Irene Fleming
Hardcover | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 3.18 | 49 Users | 17 Reviews
List Regarding Books The Edge of Ruin: An Emily Weiss Mystery (Emily Daggett Weiss #1)
| Title | : | The Edge of Ruin: An Emily Weiss Mystery (Emily Daggett Weiss #1) |
| Author | : | Irene Fleming |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | April 27th 2010 by Minotaur Books (first published 2010) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction |
Representaion Toward Books The Edge of Ruin: An Emily Weiss Mystery (Emily Daggett Weiss #1)
During the very early days of silent movies, a murder during filming threatens the lives of two independent film producers in this thrilling historical mysteryOne day in 1909, Emily Weiss’s handsome and successful new husband, Adam, returns to their well-appointed Philadelphia home to tell her he’s sold everything they own, and they are going to New York to become independent movie producers. As he’s already signed a contract that will ruin them if not fulfilled, Emily agrees to go with him to New York and help him set up their movie company. But of course, it’s not that easy—all movie production is controlled by Thomas Edison and his partners in the Patent Trust who hold many of the major patents used in filmmaking. And they employ a team of often brutal detectives whose main job it is to go around and disrupt independent films, breaking cameras and even heads if necessary.
With a colorful crew of actors, Adam and Emily head to Fort Lee, New Jersey where they set shooting the films to fulfill their contract. After evading Edison’s detectives a couple of times, one of them arrives on the set in time for a major crowd scene. And, while almost everyone’s back is turned, he is murdered. Now Adam sits in jail, charged with the crime, while Emily has to not only finish films but uncover the truth about the shocking murder.
Rating Regarding Books The Edge of Ruin: An Emily Weiss Mystery (Emily Daggett Weiss #1)
Ratings: 3.18 From 49 Users | 17 ReviewsArticle Regarding Books The Edge of Ruin: An Emily Weiss Mystery (Emily Daggett Weiss #1)
A pseudonym used by Kate GallisonCheck out my review at http://bookaweekwithjen.blogspot.com/...
Its 1909, Thomas Edison is doing everything in his power to shut down independent filmmakers, and Emily Weiss husband has decided to sell everything and become an independent filmmaker. They are on schedule to complete four films in two weeks when one of Edisons detectives is murdered on the set. Emilys husband is arrested, and its up to her to save the day. This is a quirky murder mystery in the vein of an old Hollywood film, and I loved it. Admittedly, if I think too hard about this book, I
Interesting info about early movie making, but not great writing. Nice and short.
This was okay...a fun premise and a quick read. The pacing and characterizations of the novel echo the silent movies the characters are making, but not in a particularly artful way; ultimately the whole thing comes off as just perfunctory. So it is diverting but not satisfying.
I really enjoyed this one! I love the time period and was completely entertained by the story. Moving on to the author's next book!
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.