shai3d's review against another edition
4.0
I am not sure quite how I stumbled upon the seventh book in this series but I do want to give Ms. Cannell kudos due to the fact that I didn't even realize that it was part of a series until I went to write up this review. THE SPRING CLEANING MURDERS does a wonderful job of standing on its own.
This book is set in England so once I got used to everyone enjoying tea rather then a coffee I really enjoyed the story. Ellie has a bunch of interesting friends and family members that keep the story moving along at a nice clip as they attempt to figure out just who is killing charwomen. I was surprised to discover the actual villain at the end.
I think that any of my readers who are looking for a whodunit without a lot of graphic violence and no sex will quite enjoy this tale. Now I just need to find the rest of this series as I hate leaving Ellie behind.
*** I received this book at no charge from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed within are my own.
This book is set in England so once I got used to everyone enjoying tea rather then a coffee I really enjoyed the story. Ellie has a bunch of interesting friends and family members that keep the story moving along at a nice clip as they attempt to figure out just who is killing charwomen. I was surprised to discover the actual villain at the end.
I think that any of my readers who are looking for a whodunit without a lot of graphic violence and no sex will quite enjoy this tale. Now I just need to find the rest of this series as I hate leaving Ellie behind.
*** I received this book at no charge from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed within are my own.
longtimereader's review
4.0
Originally done in 1998, I was now able to enjoy this light and airy read. It's time for spring cleaning, and that includes pesky murders. Funny, cute and clean in all regards, this book didn't disappoint me. I really enjoyed it and I want to read the entire series.
My copy came via Net Galley. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.
My copy came via Net Galley. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.
kc1005us's review
3.0
*I received a digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I have never read anything by Dorothy Cannell, but it looked as if "Spring Clenaing Murders" would be a cozy mystery & yes, it is. A small town group, cleaning ladies being murdered, & a family mom out to save the day. I feel the book was fine as a stand alone, but am now curious to read the first in the series to see if I feel differently. Enjoy~
I have never read anything by Dorothy Cannell, but it looked as if "Spring Clenaing Murders" would be a cozy mystery & yes, it is. A small town group, cleaning ladies being murdered, & a family mom out to save the day. I feel the book was fine as a stand alone, but am now curious to read the first in the series to see if I feel differently. Enjoy~
arianarosel8982's review
3.0
This was a fun little cozy mystery with a small town, a plucky amateur detective and a decent mystery to unravel. My only complaint is it wrapped up a bit abruptly
booklover81's review
5.0
Spring Cleaning Murders
Dorothy Cannell
Mystery
275 pages
copyright: 1998
isbn: 0-670-87511-6
Spring cleaning fever almost has the inimitable Ellie Haskell scrubbing the Merlin's Court chandeliers with a toothbrush, turning the entire household topsy-turvy. But when members of the Chitterton Fells Charwomen's Association (C.F.C.W.A.) start biting the dust, Ellie must drop everything to discover what dark secrets the victims had swept under the carpet. All in the service of her investigation, Ellie pledges to abide by the rules of the Magna Char and becomes an honorary member of the C.F.C.W.A. With the help of Bentley, her feckless cousin Freddy, and an assortment of homemade cleaning solutions derived from Abigail Grantham's diary, Ellie embarks on a brief, ill-fated stint cleaning her neighbors' houses - and snooping through their things. As Ellie seeks to uncover the skeletons in the closets of both friends and strangers alike, she must ask herself: Which was a motive for murder? And will she find out before the murderer decides to rub her out as well?
Dorothy Cannell
Mystery
275 pages
copyright: 1998
isbn: 0-670-87511-6
Spring cleaning fever almost has the inimitable Ellie Haskell scrubbing the Merlin's Court chandeliers with a toothbrush, turning the entire household topsy-turvy. But when members of the Chitterton Fells Charwomen's Association (C.F.C.W.A.) start biting the dust, Ellie must drop everything to discover what dark secrets the victims had swept under the carpet. All in the service of her investigation, Ellie pledges to abide by the rules of the Magna Char and becomes an honorary member of the C.F.C.W.A. With the help of Bentley, her feckless cousin Freddy, and an assortment of homemade cleaning solutions derived from Abigail Grantham's diary, Ellie embarks on a brief, ill-fated stint cleaning her neighbors' houses - and snooping through their things. As Ellie seeks to uncover the skeletons in the closets of both friends and strangers alike, she must ask herself: Which was a motive for murder? And will she find out before the murderer decides to rub her out as well?
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