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"These our actors, as I foretold you, were all spirits, and are melted into air, into thin air..." (from Shakespeare's "The Tempest"). This is one of the best mysteries I have read in recent years. It is an intriguing tale that revolves around the mysterious Visitor to Poe's grave who, every year, leaves three red roses and a half bottle of cognac. It is January 19. Baltimore private investigator Tess Monaghan and her boyfriend, Crow, are among the spectators keeping watch at Poe's grave. A cloaked figure appears, and then another. A shot is fired and a cloaked figure falls, mortally wounded. The second cloaked figure escapes in the commotion, fading into the shadows.
The case becomes complicated. There are people trying to identify and find the visitor for personal agendas. There are charges that the murder was a hate crime - the victim identified as a ... waiter. Tess is drawn into the case, willing or not, because other players think she may have information. Mysterious notes appear, along with roses or rose petals, from an unknown individual attempting to enlist her aid. There are questions about thefts of rare books and memorabilia. And there is collateral damage.
Along the way there are tidbits of information about Baltimore, and about Edgar Allan Poe including a pertinent poem ("From childhood's hour I have not been As others were; I have not seen As others saw; I could not bring My passions from a common spring." - from Poe's "Alone"). The case gradually unfolds as information develops about various players. Some people become unlikely allies, and relationships between people are revealed as the case is solved. Tess becomes the guardian of another dog, a friendly doberman named Miata.
But that is not the end of the story because the Visitor is still involved, a mysterious cloaked figure of many faces, and there must be a meeting before the visitor fades into thin air. And will the Visitor be back next year? You might have to go to Baltimore next January 19, if you are willing to spend a cold night at a graveyard.


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In a Strange City Tess Monaghan Novel Laura Lippman Books Reviews

I enjoy the author.
Tess Monaghan delves into "Bal-mers" obsession with Poe. The reader obtains a terrific insight in the stories and unique quirks of Baltimorians. To those unfamiliar with life in Baltimore, Ms. Lippman not only describes Blatimore's uniqueness but also keeps one focused on the solving of the murders.
I've been reading these books in order, and this is the weakest so far. It is not bad, but it's just not really as engaging as the ones that came before. Perhaps too many characters, too many different motivations, not sure what. If you are new to the series, don't start here, and perhaps consider skipping this one.
Another good Tess Monahan thriller. I thought I would find out who visits Poe's grave every year, but alas Laura Lippman doesn't divulge the answer. This was a good story using Poe' visitor as the backdrop of the story.
I love Laura Lippman's Tess Monaghan mysteries. I never want to put her books down. However, I have been on Ms. Lippman's website and asked what book if any is she going to write as a sequel or a new plot that involves children. Ms. Lippman wrote The Girl in the Green Raincoat. It was a cliffhanger! When I search on for Laura Lippman, I search "Laura Lippman" in sequence. Come on Laura....respond to website when a loyal reader ask a question!
It's clear that I'm a bit behind the times in reading/rating this novel but having just finished it (I've recently discovered Laura Lippman on my kindle and I've been working my way through her Tess Monaghan books), I wanted to leave my comments.

I enjoyed the storyline. I personally enjoy the Tess Monaghan character. This particular story had an ending that surprised me, but many aspects of it were somewhat easy to predict. As a fun read to pass the time, I'd recommend this for sure. Literary masterpiece? Not quite, but that's ok!
I have to agree with another person, that this is my least favorite in the series so far. (I'm reading them in order) The problem was that the plot didn't interest me, (antique dealers and theft with Edgar Allen Poe thrown in...it got a little confusing even) so I didn't care how it turned out. I stuck with it because I always like to see what's going on with Tess and her city of Baltimore though! I just can't rate Laura Lippman below a 4, even though this hovered lower because it was just a boring plot. I still will follow Tess and friends and her city! On to #7!
"These our actors, as I foretold you, were all spirits, and are melted into air, into thin air..." (from Shakespeare's "The Tempest"). This is one of the best mysteries I have read in recent years. It is an intriguing tale that revolves around the mysterious Visitor to Poe's grave who, every year, leaves three red roses and a half bottle of cognac. It is January 19. Baltimore private investigator Tess Monaghan and her boyfriend, Crow, are among the spectators keeping watch at Poe's grave. A cloaked figure appears, and then another. A shot is fired and a cloaked figure falls, mortally wounded. The second cloaked figure escapes in the commotion, fading into the shadows.
The case becomes complicated. There are people trying to identify and find the visitor for personal agendas. There are charges that the murder was a hate crime - the victim identified as a ... waiter. Tess is drawn into the case, willing or not, because other players think she may have information. Mysterious notes appear, along with roses or rose petals, from an unknown individual attempting to enlist her aid. There are questions about thefts of rare books and memorabilia. And there is collateral damage.
Along the way there are tidbits of information about Baltimore, and about Edgar Allan Poe including a pertinent poem ("From childhood's hour I have not been As others were; I have not seen As others saw; I could not bring My passions from a common spring." - from Poe's "Alone"). The case gradually unfolds as information develops about various players. Some people become unlikely allies, and relationships between people are revealed as the case is solved. Tess becomes the guardian of another dog, a friendly doberman named Miata.
But that is not the end of the story because the Visitor is still involved, a mysterious cloaked figure of many faces, and there must be a meeting before the visitor fades into thin air. And will the Visitor be back next year? You might have to go to Baltimore next January 19, if you are willing to spend a cold night at a graveyard.