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They Did It with Love

by Kate Morgenroth

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ISBN13: 9780452288973
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Secrets lurk under the smooth surface of a wealthy Connecticut neighborhood, until a murder reveals all.

Sofie and her husband have left Manhattan in search of a more tranquil life in the suburbs. But when a member of Sofie's new neighborhood book club turns up dead, things get messy. She discovers that everybody has something to hide, including her own husband. Her neighbor Priscilla has been married to Gordon for fifteen years, but the love left their marriage a long time ago. Susan is Priscilla's biggest supporter until she has to choose between loyalty to her friend and telling the truth. Ashley is eager to fit in, but her youth and status as a second wife keep her on the outside. She may know more than they think she does, though. Julia seems to have it all the perfect house, job and husband. But her untimely death has people questioning how perfect her life really was. Through this swamp of suburban secrets, Sofie must wade to find the truth behind Julia's murder and the state of her own marriage.

They Did It with Love is a delightful, twisty, and twisted exploration of the things well do for love.

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"Morgenroth's heroine is an intriguingly complex character who cunningly guides readers through a deliciously sinister plot....[A] mystery writer to watch." Booklist

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"Morgenroth tricks suspicious readers by withholding key information until the end." Kirkus Reviews
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About the Author

Kate Morgenroth is the author of Kill Me First and Saved, and two YA novels, Jude and Echo.
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Audrey Starkey, September 12, 2008 (view all comments by Audrey Starkey)
After Sophie's father died and left her a huge estate, Sophie and her husband decided to move from Manhattan to Greenish, Conn. In order to fit in, Sophie joins a neighborhood mystery bookclub. The book twists and turns around the 5 women and their husbands who are in the bookclub.

After a couple of bookclub meetings, one of the women is found dead. Initially thought to be suicide, it soon becomes clear they were dealing with a Homocide.

Alex, the husband of the dead women was the only suspect, but claimed adamantly he was innocent. Sofie, who had owned a mystery bookstore in New York, was known as an amateur sleuth and contacted by Alex to help prove he was innocent.

Sophie plays detective, and works with the "real" detectives who are trying to prove Alex's guilt. Suspecions raise, and skeletons are brought out closets of these couples.

The author did an excellent job of keeping the readers attention while intertwining the lives of the 10 people involved. Readers see inside the lives of the "rich and non-famous," and are given a surprised ending.

I belive this book would be enjoyable for both men and women, and was a wonderful read for our bookclub. It is multi-layered which helped the discussion flow
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ISBN:
9780452288973
Author:
Morgenroth, Kate
Publisher:
Plume
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - General
Subject:
Suspense
Subject:
Murder
Subject:
Investigation
Subject:
Mystery fiction
Subject:
Rich people
Subject:
Mystery-A to Z
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Publication Date:
20071218
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
8.01x5.46x.69 in. .60 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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