Where Memories Lie: A Novel (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels) | 
| Author: Deborah Crombie
Publisher: William Morrow
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0061287512
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780061287510
ASIN: 0061287512
Publication Date: July 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Erika Rosenthal has always been secretive with her friend and neighbor, Detective Inspector Gemma James, about her past, except for one telling detail: She and her long-dead husband, David, came to London as refugees from Nazi Germany. But now the elderly woman needs Gemma's help. A unique piece of jewelry stolen from her years ago has mysteriously turned up at a prestigious London auction house. Erika believes the theft may be tied to her husband's death, which had always been assumed a suicide. Gemma has a tough challenge. She must navigate the shadowy and secretive world of London's monied society to discover the jewelry's connection to David's murderer. However, the cold case needs to be put back on the books and possibly into the hands of her partner, Duncan Kincaid. When a second, present-day murder kicks the investigation into high gear, Gemma becomes more determined to exact justice for Erika—in a case that will have lasting repercussions.
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Crombie does it again July 26, 2008
I couldn't put this book down. Lots of action and the best of the British tradition. I can hardly wait for the next edition.
Best So Far! July 24, 2008
This twelfth in the Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James series is a killer! I love this series, and this book upholds the high standard that Ms. Crombie has set with this wonderful series. This is probably the best new book that I've read this summer as well! Crombie mixes the past with the present in this book, and it is done in a totally unique way. Gemma's friend Erika finds out a brooch that was made by her father before the war has turned up for sale in England, and she wants to know where it came from after all these years. This sets loose a whole series of catastrophic events and brand new murders to cover up an old secret. We see Gemma and Duncan working together to solve this puzzling crime. This is a totally wonderful series, and I highly recommend that anyone interested in police procedurals read it from beginning to end. Ms. Crombie is a wonderful writer who I have come to admire totally.
Great addition to the series... July 21, 2008
Deborah Crombie has written a great addition to her Kincaid/James series with WHERE MEMORIES LIE.
I particularly like the fact that Duncan and Gemma are back in the forefront of this series and not relegated to secondary characters like I believe they were in their last outing. It was also a smart move to have a bit less of Kit in this book, simply because I think to much emphasis has been placed on this character in the last couple of books.
The flow of the storyline moves from past to present seamlessly, and the actual mystery is a good one, although I figured out "who done it" quite early on in the book.
Crombie does a great job bringing her characters to life. If you like a good mystery, try this one.
very lucky (for us) @ 13 July 20, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
How very rare it is to find a series that never disappoints! Crombie's Gemma James/Duncan Kincaid mystery - their 13th - takes place in Notting Hill and Chelsea, with glimpses of St Paul's tossed in. The plot takes us to London during the Blitz, with the emphasis on Jewish immigrants from Hitler's Germany. The chapter headings come from diaries of the time as well as histories and make great reading all by themselves.
Gemma's fascinating friend, Erika Rosenthal, is the focus of much of the action and we get to enter her world, past and present. Crombie doesn't beat us over the head with the suffering of the Jews, however, and that makes the sharply-drawn scenes we do get all the more powerful. The plot is very plausible and peopled with vivid characters - Mr Khan is an especially delightful surprise. I've always admired Crombie's bravery at setting her stories in England, and once again she comes through without putting a foot wrong. Nor does she follow the Elizabeth George model of piling on so much researched background detail that you are too numb to notice any day-to-day errors. She gives us Brit characters speaking believable Brit in a detailed setting stocked with flowers and dogs and a fine cat. I love the little bits and pieces of real life Crombie always fits in. Two novels ago I ended up buying Clarice Cliff pottery; now I'm listening to Barb Jungr - education through mystery novels.
The action moves quickly and even the to-ing and fro-ing part of the mystery (where the sleuths put the bits together before the big finale, my least favorite part) is crisply accomplished. In fact, at 295 pages, it was all over far too soon.
The family gets less air-time than I'd like, some attention having to go to Gemma's sick mother and blustery father, but Kit continues to develop as a wonderful character. Hope we see more of the boys next time, as well as Gemma's associate Melody, who is getting very edgy and interesting. The ending isn't exactly Harriet and Peter exchanging Latin tags on Magdalen Bridge, but it's quite good enough to make long-time readers smile. Brava.
Where Memories Lie by Deborah Crombie July 19, 2008
I've always liked the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James books and this one was no disappointment. Glad I read it.
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