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The Lady Investigates Women Detectives and Spies in Fiction by Patricia Craig ; Mary Cadogan ISBN: 0312464266 ISBN-13: 9780312464264 Format: Hardcover Customer Reviews Be the first to review this book! Bibliographic Details Publisher: St Martins Pr Published date: 1981 Publisher's Notes Probes the genre of detective fiction to examine the changing roles of women as author, victim, and investigator. Similar books Who Killed Roger Ackroyd? by Carol Cosman An exciting exploration of a book we think we know, the conventions of the mystery novel, and the act of reading itself. Agatha Christie's classic novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd has sparked great debate in the years since its publication in 1926, inspiring cultural critics from Umberto Eco to Roland Barthes to explore its unique construction: a murder mystery in which the murderer appears to be the narrator. In Who Killed Roger Ackroyd? , Pierre Bayard reopens the Ackroyd file. This psychoanalyst-cum-professor of literature examines the details of the case anew and offers an ingenious re-reading of one of the most popular mysteries of all time. Wondering why Hercule Poirot's conclusion about the identity of the murderer has never been questioned, Bayard uses a creative mix of literary theory and psychoanalysis to propose a startling new solution. G Is for Grafton by Natalie H. Kaufman She has one all purpose and indestructible black dress; otherwise, it's jeans blazer turtleneck running shoes (unless it's boots). She's a tough loner who is quick to crack wise, but a soft touch for those too vulnerable to fend for themselves. She believes in justice but is wary of the system, is often afraid even at her bravest, and though she admits to an excessive need for order, her car looks like a traveling trash can. She's a no frills feeder who favors Quarter Pounders and peanut butter and pickle sandwiches but can wax ecstatic over an haute cuisine seduction dinner. A cool professional who prefers deductive over physical powers, she is not immune to bursts of murderous rage. She's rich blend of contradictions, consistent only in her irreverence, her wit, and her drive for justice. She is, of course, Kinsey Millhone, and for millions of readers (not a few of whom have named their newborns after her), she is far more than a creature of fiction. For millions of us, she is us (or how we'd like to be), and that is large part of her appeal and our loyalty. Amelia Peabody's Egypt by The Egypt that so enticed and enchanted intrepid archaeologist-sleuth Amelia Peabody in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries was a place of wonder, mystery, danger, and the lure of antiquity. Now, with this monumental volume of Egyptian culture, history, and arcania, readers will be able to immerse themselves in the great lady's world more completely than ever before. Journey through the bustling streets and markets of Cairo a hundred years ago. Surround yourself with the customs and color of a bygone time. Explore ancient tombs and temples and marvel at the history of this remarkable land -- from the age of the pharaohs through the Napoleonic era to the First World War. Also included in Amelia Peabody's Egypt are a hitherto unpublished journal entry and intimate biographies of the Emersons and their friends, which provide a uniquely personal view of the lives, relationships, opinions, politics, and delightful eccentricities of mystery's first family, as well as unforgettable pearls of wit and wisdom from everyone's favorite fictional Egyptologist herself. Containing nearly 600 black-and-white photographs and illustrations, and articles by numerous experts, Amelia Peabody's Egypt sparkles with unforgettable glimpses of the exotic and the bizarre, the unusual and the unfamiliar -- a treasure trove that overflows with Egyptological riches, along with wonderful insights into the culture and mores of the Victorian era, including the prevalent attitudes on empire, fashion, feminism, tourists, servants, and much more. A one-of-a-kind collection that offers endless hours of pleasure for Peabodyphiles and Egypt aficionados alike, here is a tome to cherish; a grand and glorious celebration of the life, the work, and the world of the incomparable Amelia Peabody. James Bond and Philosophy by James B. South Cordially Yours, Brother Cadfael by

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