No Pity For the Dead (A Mystery of Old San Francisco)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (927 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01839Q3XC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 492 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Ruth Nixon said Old San Francisco other than street names the City sure has improved. I liked book 1 in this series but No Pity for the Dead was even better. I think that getting to know Celia and Nick better made this book better. Filled with twists and turns and many characters from book 1 left me wanting the next book in the series. The one other thing is unlike Celia no corset for me.. A Great Read! Enjoyed the second installment in this series. I feel well acquainted with the characters thanks to Nancy Herriman's talent for writing. I know San Francisco well and reading the streets mentioned throughout the story makes it all come alive. I recommend adding this series to your list. I hope we see more.. Nancy Herriman Does it Again! I received an ARC of No Pity for the Dead in exchange for a honest review, and I can honestly say this book was a fantastic read!Celia Davies' adventures continue in this second Mystery of Old San Francisco as she sets herself the task of proving her friend's husband innocent of the murder of Virgil Nash, a citizen of San Francisco who seems to have made a lot of enemies during his life. In doing so, she takes it upon herself to attempt to find the real killer, much to the consternation of Nick Greav
Nancy Herriman, the author of No Comfort for the Lost, the first Mystery of Old San Francisco, received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where she also took courses in history and archeology. She’s a past winner of the RWA’s Daphne du Maurier Award, and when she isn’t writing, she enjoys performing with various choral groups. She lives in central Ohio with her husband and their two teenaged s
Aided in her endeavors by her half-Chinese cousin Barbara and feisty housekeeper Addie, Celia has earned the trust and friendship of many of the city’s downtrodden, including a young orphan named Owen—who’s just confided to her that he’s stumbled upon a corpse. Owen recently started working for the ruthless real estate and development group, Martin and Company, and discovered a dead body in the office’s basement. The author of No Comfort for the Lost returns with a new mystery of Old San FranciscoBritish-born nurse Celia Davies runs a free medical clinic to assist the poor women of San Francisco. Celia turns to Detective Nick Greaves for help, only to learn that one of the main suspects—the husband of Celia’s dearest friend—is an old enemy of Nick’s. Now, Celia and Nick must put aside their personal feelings about the case—and each other—if they’re going to bring a killer to justice
Praise for No Comfort for the Lost “You’ll be transported back to old San Francisco as you walk those dangerous streets with Celia Davies, who has dedicated herself to saving lives but ends up seeking justice for the helpless.”—Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries “Herriman’s historical details provide a rich framework for a gripping mystery and engaging characters.”—Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries “Herriman skillfully brings 1867 San Francisco to life, in all its beauty and treachery. Weaving together an intriguing mystery and a fascinating clash of cultures, No Comfort for the Lost will keep readers turning the pages long into the night.”—Anna Lee Huber, national bestselling author of the Lady Darby Mysteries “Just the ticket for anyone who misses