A Sense of Entitlement
by Anna Loan Wilsey
I like the whole concept of a single woman finding this way to travel and have adventures back in the day.
~Rantin’ Ravin and Reading
~Rantin’ Ravin and Reading
…if you are looking for a well developed trip back in time, you want to pick up A Sense of Entitlement. I’m certainly glad I got to meet Hattie.
~Carstairs Considers
~Carstairs Considers
I loved this book and can’t wait to see what happens to Hattie next!
~Queen of All She Reads
~Queen of All She Reads
I really enjoyed this book especially the time period….Definitely a great series and we give it 4 paws up!
~Storeybook Reviews
~Storeybook Reviews
…I was captivated by the engaging characters of this mystery …
~Books-n-Kisses
~Books-n-Kisses
This is the kind of mystery that I really enjoy, interesting characters, a clever and engaging heroine and a plot that’s easy to follow.
~Carole’s Book Corner
~Carole’s Book Corner
A Sense of Entitlement
(A Hattie Davish Mystery)
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Kensington (June 24, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758276389
ISBN-13: 978-0758276384
(A Hattie Davish Mystery)
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Kensington (June 24, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758276389
ISBN-13: 978-0758276384
Synopsis
Traveling secretary and dilettante detective Hattie Davish is bringing her talents to a small New England town whose wealthy residents have more secrets than they do money. . .
When Hattie Davish’s job takes her to Newport, Rhode Island, she welcomes the opportunity for a semi-vacation, and perhaps even a summer romance. But her hopes for relaxation are dashed when she learns that members of the local labor unions are at odds with Newport’s gentry. Amidst flaring tensions, an explosion rocks the wharf. In the ensuing turmoil, Mr. Harland Whitwell, one of Newport’s most eminent citizens, is found stabbed to death, his hands clutching a strike pamphlet. All signs point to a vengeful union member bent on taking down the aristocracy, but Hattie starts digging and finds a few skeletons in the closets of the impeccable Whitwell mansion. As she strikes down the whispers spilling out of Newport’s rumor mill, she’ll uncover a truth more scandalous than anyone imagined–and a killer with a rapacious sense of entitlement. . .
About The Author
Hardin-Baylor, Texas A&M University-Commerce and most recently, Iowa State University, publishing in several scientific peer-reviewed journals. A Lack of Temperance, her first novel and first in the Hattie Davish Mysteries series, was the #1 bestselling historical mystery on Amazon.com. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. A Sense of Entitlement, the third in the series, is due out in June. Anna lives in a Victorian farmhouse near Ames, Iowa with her inquisitive four year old, her old yellow dog and her very funny, very patient husband, where she is happily working on Hattie’s next adventure.
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My Thoughts:
This cozy little mystery features Hattie Davish as the main character. She is a on a semi vacation from her normal duties as a typist for Sir Arthur to take a position with a household in Newport as a social secretary. This position was definitely more than Hattie had bargained for as she quickly becomes embroiled in finding yet again, a dead body. She is enlisted by her new employer to find out all she can about how and who may have done the killing.
The storyline is unique in that I don't imagine there were too many, if any, female sleuths in the 1890's. The story is full of gossiping women, because it seems that that is all these women have to do with their time, besides planning and attending parties and soirees, with the hope of being 'seen' by the elite of society. Hattie does not really care about this sort of thing but her job takes her into many drawing rooms of these women. What a bunch of gossiping biddies they were too. It was almost a comedy in manners reading the dialogue of the story.
There is mystery, humor,a bit about labor unions and even a bit of romance to keep the person who enjoys this type of cozy mystery entertained. This is the third book in the historical Hattie Davish mysteries. I had not read the first two but I don't think it mattered at all. Enough of Hattie's past experiences was enough to understand the life of this lady sleuth. I enjoyed it and I am sure you will too.
I received a copy of this book for review and was not monetarily compensated for my review.
B&NMy Thoughts:
This cozy little mystery features Hattie Davish as the main character. She is a on a semi vacation from her normal duties as a typist for Sir Arthur to take a position with a household in Newport as a social secretary. This position was definitely more than Hattie had bargained for as she quickly becomes embroiled in finding yet again, a dead body. She is enlisted by her new employer to find out all she can about how and who may have done the killing.
The storyline is unique in that I don't imagine there were too many, if any, female sleuths in the 1890's. The story is full of gossiping women, because it seems that that is all these women have to do with their time, besides planning and attending parties and soirees, with the hope of being 'seen' by the elite of society. Hattie does not really care about this sort of thing but her job takes her into many drawing rooms of these women. What a bunch of gossiping biddies they were too. It was almost a comedy in manners reading the dialogue of the story.
There is mystery, humor,a bit about labor unions and even a bit of romance to keep the person who enjoys this type of cozy mystery entertained. This is the third book in the historical Hattie Davish mysteries. I had not read the first two but I don't think it mattered at all. Enough of Hattie's past experiences was enough to understand the life of this lady sleuth. I enjoyed it and I am sure you will too.
I received a copy of this book for review and was not monetarily compensated for my review.
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