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Lea Wait is my go-to author for highly intelligent, well-constructed cozy mysteries. Her intricately woven plots are so impressive that I often forget that I’m reading a cozy. I can always look forward to acquiring new and interesting facts when I read her books. There’s usually some historical facts that factor into the mystery, and I always come away feeling wiser about fascinating subjects I wasn’t previously familiar with. In Thread and Gone, I received a lesson in who Mary, Queen of Scots was, and how needlepoint was a major part of her life. I also learned about Marie Antoinette and several other facts that made me think of how much research went into preparing this mystery for the reader’s enjoyment.
And now a glimpse into the plot…
Angela Curtis and the Mainely Needlepointers are on a quest to find out the details about a unique piece of delicate embroidery that was brought to them for analysis by Mary Clough, a seventeen year-old girl, who found it in the attic eaves of her family’s old house. At least one of the Needlepointers believes it could date back to 16th century Elizabethan times and may even have been stitched by Mary, Queen of Scots. If so, it’s quite valuable, so Angela proposes that the embroidery be secured within an attorney’s office for safe keeping since Mary’s fiancé voices his concerns about it getting lost or even stolen by the Needlepointers. 🙄 But when the safe is broken into and the embroidery is stolen along with some valuable jewellery, and the attorney is found dead, the Needlepointers find themselves with more than a needlepoint mystery on their hands to solve.
Lea Wait is a heavyweight in this genre. If you enjoy a solid mystery, but without the profanity and gratuitous violence present in some traditional mysteries, I highly recommend that you try Lea Wait’s Mainely Needlepoint series. You will NOT be disappointed.
Christina Delaine did an impeccable job narrating this cozy. Her voice fits perfectly with this series and I’m always anticipating my next opportunity to listen when she narrates.
Thank you, Tantor Audio, for a complimentary download of Thread and Gone. In exchange I have provided my honest, unbiased opinion of it.
Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day! 😊
I have read one in this series and have another in queue. I couldn’t agree more with your comments about this author’s writing.
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I think Lee Wait’s writing is incredibly good. There’s no doubt she’s an established author when I’m reading her books.
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Fabulous review! I haven’t read anything by this author—but I think I’m going to change that😀
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Darn you. Your review is so good that I just HAVE to read this mystery. I’m fairly new to cozy mysteries, and surprised myself at how much I enjoy the good ones. This one sounds great.
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😂 Sorry.
I truly love this series. This might be my favorite of the first three in the series that I’ve read thus far, but I’m behind. Some cozies are basic and fun, some are hilarious, and some are a bit more serious. I’d categorize this series as more serious. I just love the historical facts and details though. And since I had the book and audio version, I was over the moon with delight!! ☺️
If you try them and don’t like them, please don’t hate me. 🙏🏽
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I have no worries – your reviews are so thorough and specific that I feel like I know what I’m getting when I choose a book you recommend. xo
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Aw, thanks. 💕
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Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!~
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I LOVED it!!
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Wonderful review!! Take care!!
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Thank you Dee!!
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I think you’d love this series.
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I love cozy mysteries and they’re even better when there’s a good audiobook for them!
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Thanks, Laurie, for another interesting review. I got the Ivy Hill books!
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Yay!! Julie Klassen’s a wonderful writer. I have truly enjoyed the first two books in the series. She usually releases one a year, so look out for book three which might release later this year.
Thanks so much for your comment, and for reading my post. ☺️
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Lovely review, Laurie. Glad to hear that this was an enjoyable read and it also helped you learn something new. Beautiful pic.
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Thanks Diana!! 💕
Lea Wait’s cozies are AMAZING!! I somehow feel smarter after reading them. 😊
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Sounds like another great series!! I love these kinds of cozies. Thinking of you! Stay safe ❤
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This is an excellent series, Holly. One I can count on.
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You had me at ‘highly-intelligent’ and ‘learn new facts’. I was scrolling through looking for the link!
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I should have supplied the link. 🤦🏽♀️ I think you’d love this series!! To appreciate it more I think it would be good to start with book 1 because the characters carry over. But I really enjoyed Thread and Gone. It might be my favorite of the series thus far.
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Aw, I love that pic, and this sounds like a nice mystery, Laurie! Terrific review! ♥️ xoxo
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Thanks Jennifer. 💕 This is an excellent series that I highly recommend. Stay safe. 😘
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Hope you are staying safe, too, Laurie! 💕
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🙏🏽
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Oh, yes, a cozy can enrich our lives…with information and with the ultimate coziness it brings. This one definitely sounds like my cup of tea. Thanks for sharing.
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You’d love it Laurel-Rain. I just know it! Thanks for reading. 😊
I miss your posts. I really have to catch up. 🤦🏽♀️ Busy preparing for this huge storm coming. 😩
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I also love this series. I am behind a couple, but hope to catch up soon. It is great to hear the narrator does the book justice. Wonderful review Lauri.
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It is such a great series. With so many books to read sometimes I neglect my favorite series. But when I get back to them I fall in love all over again. ☺️ Thanks Carla. 💜
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That is exactly what happens to me.
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I love how a bit of history is woven into the story. I haven’t listened to an audiobook in years, but the narrator can make or break it for me. I’m happy this one got a thumbs up. Great review, Laurie! Stay safe!
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