Marty Wingate
Author of The Bodies in the Library
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Works by Marty Wingate
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- Canonical name
- Wingate, Marty
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Washington, USA
- Organizations
- Sisters in Crime
British Crime Writers Association
Royal Horticultural Society - Agent
- Christina Hogrebe (Jane Rotrosen Agency)
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Statistics
- Works
- 31
- Members
- 901
- Popularity
- #28,454
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 106
- ISBNs
- 85
- Languages
- 1
The book is set in 1922 London England. Wingate does a wonderful job of bringing the setting to life with her detailed descriptions of shops, clothing, food, societal mores and so much more. I have a fondness for this time frame and place and the 'keep calm and soldier on' attitude.
What else? Oh, the characters for sure! I loved Mable, the lead character. Her job is with the Useful Women Agency. (Don't you love the name?) Assignments can be just about any thing. In this tale, Mable is to be a companion for a young woman from the US. They go out one evening - and that's where the body comes in. And where the private investigating also comes in. Mable is smart, tenacious and determined. She's backed up with a wonderful cast of supporting characters. They're just as likable as Mable. And what does a cosy need? Yes, you got it - a dog. You'll love Gladys.
The plotting of the whodunit was good as well. The final reveal was not who and what I expected. A Body at the Dance Hall was a fun read. I'll definitely pick up another book from Marty Wingate!… (more)