Street of the Five Moons by Elizabeth PetersMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Elizabeth Peters wrote charming mysteries. I enjoy both this series (Vicky Bliss) and her Amelia Peabody books. Both main characters are strong feminists and both have a weakness for a handsome man. Both of them are intelligent and resourceful and their men are amused by their spirit and appreciative of their enthusiasm.
Would this count as a cozy mystery? There's a lot of being knocked unconscious, being pursued, and being threatened with firearms. That seems a little drastic for the average cozy. But it resolved so easily and painlessly and obviously so unrealistically!
However, it would be much less fun if the police behaved like the real thing. It's much more entertaining to not worry about explanations, passports, or alibis. Vicky can seemingly bat her eyelashes and sweet talk her way out of a fair bit.
A fun romp and I must see if I can scare up the next book in the series.
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