Shadows on the Ivy
An Antique Print Mystery
Published on 5. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7434-7558-7 (ISBN)
Description
Antique print dealer Maggie Summer is teaching a college course on "Myths in American Culture," using prints by Currier & Ives and other nineteenth century artists to illustrate her points. As a faculty advisor, she's also dealing with the problems of students who are single parents: problems that turn dangerous when a young mother is poisoned, and events twist Maggie's own thoughts about motherhood. She suspects a sinister connection between the past and the present, and her prints could provide valuable clues. But some secrets are too hard to see -- even for an expert like Maggie -- and some crimes hit too close to home...
Reviews / Votes
"Wait's knowledge of antique prints and American culture will entertain and educate readers."-- Publishers Weekly "If you are a fan of murder mysteries or antique prints, you will find a lot to enjoy in this novel."
-- AntiqueWeek "Wait renders the print business...intriguingly and with a sense of style."
-- The Boston Globe "Hot stuff. Wait, who runs an antique print business of her own, not only loves her field, she also makes it fresh and relevant."
--Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times "Maggie Summer may yet become a new Miss Marple for a new time."
--Nancy Grape, Maine Sunday Telegram "Fresh and relevant."
-- Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
222 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7434-7558-7 (9780743475587)
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Additional editions
E-Book
08/2004
1st Edition
Scribner
€12.85
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Person
Lea Wait (1946-2019) was the author of the Antique Print mystery series and the Mainely Needlepoint mystery series, as well as historical fiction for young readers.