Jordan binghams first assignment on her new job is to track down a rumored agatha christie play, but she soon finds out that her predecessor was killed while looking for it. The christie curse a book collector mystery 9780425255285 by abbott, victoria and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the christie curse by victoria abbott. Download or stream the christie curse by victoria abbott. Read online the christie curse a book collector mystery 1 and download the christie curse a book collector mystery 1 book full in pdf formats. The christie curse book king county library system. In my continuing quest to reread or in some rarer cases, read for the first time the most recommended cozy mysteries listed on the site, ive recently taken the time to reread the first book in victoria abbotts book collector mystery series, the christie curse. Jordan binghams first assignment on her new job is to track down a rumored. It is rumored that during the 11 day period when ms christie disappeared, she wrote a play which has never been found. She has created an engaging cast of characters and has even made the less than nice vera, somehow appealing. The christie curse is the first book in the a book collector mystery series by victoria abbottvictoria and mary jane maffini. Victoria abbott is a pseudonym used by victoria maffini and her mother, mary jane. Victoria abbott has done a good job of creating characters that work well together, and a plot that moved well and held my interest from beginning to end. The christie curse audiobook by victoria abbott written by victoria abbott, audiobook narrated by carla mercermeyer.
Still it would be nice to be out doing for herself for once. There are 4 books in the series, with a fifth scheduled for publication in october 2016. The christie curse audiobook by victoria abbott 9781494570996. The christie curse is the first book in the book collector mystery series, and its a great start to the series. The book collector mystery series in order victoria. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Im writing from my tiny perfect garret in van alst house. Our fourth book collector mystery the marsh madness won the 2016 bony blithe award, a canadian award for mysteries that make us smile. Our main character is jordan bingham, who returns home to upstate new york, and goes to work for an eccentric older lady, vera van alst.
Nov 23, 20 victoria abbott s new book collector mystery, the sayers swindle, is due out in a couple weeks, and i had not yet read the first in the series. The christie curse a book collector mystery 1 ebook. The christie curse by victoria abbott victoria abbotts new book collector mystery, the sayers swindle, is due out in a couple weeks, and i had not yet read the first in the series. Download and read books by victoria abbott in pdf, epub, mobi formats for iphone, mac and ipad.
So if you are a fan of agatha christie or even if you are not, then this is one book that should not be missed. This is a book that you will likely not be able to put down until you finish it. She loves her uncles and they would do, anything for niece. The christie curse a book collector mystery 1 kindle edition by abbott, victoria. Victoria abbott in 1926, agatha christie disappeared making headlines across the world only to show up eleven days later at a spa under an assumed name. Enter the perfect job, a research position that includes room and board, which will allow her to spend her days hunting down rare mysteries for an avid book collector. In 1926, agatha christie disappearedmaking headlines across the worldonly to show up eleven days later at a spa under an assumed name. Jordan kelly, researcher of rare mystery books for book collector, new york.
Victoria abbott audio books, best sellers, author bio. The christie curse book collector mystery, book 1 by victoria abbott book cover, description, publication history. She loves her uncles and they would do, anything for. I found this book entertaining and fun from the first page the last. This is the first book in a book collector mystery series. Jordan has been hired to research an unknown agatha christie play. Buy a cheap copy of the christie curse book by victoria abbott. The christie curse is the first book in the book collector mystery series.
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Jordan has been able to swing a romantic trip with officer tyler smiley dekker on one condition she must return with a rare copy of dashiell hammetts red harvest for her irascible employer, vera van alst. Book collector mystery series july 15, 2017 in my continuing quest to reread or in some rarer cases, read for the first time the most recommended cozy mysteries listed on the site, ive recently taken the time to reread the first book in victoria abbott s book collector mystery series, the christie curse. Mary jane maffini is the author of several mystery series. In 1926, agatha christie disappearedmaking headlines across th. Pseudonym used by victoria maffini and mother mary jane maffini victoria abbott is the author of the christie curse 3. The christie curse by victoria abbott overview in 1926, agatha christie disappearedmaking headlines across the worldonly to show up eleven days later at a spa under an assumed name. In 1926, agatha christie disappearedmaking headlines across the. Jordan bingham would love to have a job and move out on her own. The christie curse ebook written by victoria abbott.
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Posted on january 9, 2014 updated on january 9, 2014. Carla mercermeyer in 1926, agatha christie disappeared making headlines across the world only to show up eleven days later at a spa under an assumed name. Read the christie curse by victoria abbott available from rakuten kobo. Listen to christie curse audiobook by victoria abbott. The book collector mystery series in order victoria abbott. It combines all the best elements of a mystery novelcreepy mansion, mysterious recluse, a host of possible suspects, a smart and savvy sleuth, cats, recipes, books, and a fascinating puzzle.
Mar 05, 20 the christie curse ebook written by victoria abbott. Fyi the next book in this delightful series is called the sayers swindle. Jordans first assignment is to track down a rumored agatha christie play. Jordan bingham is in need of a job and what better way to put her english degree to use than to help a wealthy, eccentric person track down a rumored agatha christie play that may or may not exist. The christie curse a book collector mystery 9780425255285.
See all books authored by victoria abbott, including the christie curse, and the sayers swindle, and more on thriftbooks. The complete series list for a book collector mystery victoria abbott. Aug 07, 2016 the thought of hunting down a previously unknown christie manuscript had me completely intrigued. This is one of the books on my most recommended lists that i. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Victoria abbott is the national bestselling author of the book collector mystery series, including the marsh madness, the wolfe widow, the sayers swindle, and the christie curse.
Victoria abbott author of the christie curse 20 at. Oct 30, 2015 victoria abbott is a former mystery bookstore owner. Victoria abbott is a pseudonym used by victoria maffini and her mother, mary jane maffini. My library had this audiobook available, so i thought id give it a try. I wasnt surprised, then, to discover that abbott is actually a motherdaughter duo consisting of neophyte writer victoria maffini and her mother, mary jane maffini, a veteran canadian mystery writer with three series to her name. Victoria abbott is a collaboration between the always very funny and creative artist, photographer and short story author, victoria maffini and her mother, mary jane maffini, awardwinning author of three mystery series and two dozen short stories. See the complete a book collector mystery series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Even mystery lovers who have never read christie if any exist will find a pleasing puzzle in abbott s opener. The a book collector mystery book series by victoria abbott includes books the christie curse, the sayers swindle, the wolfe widow, and several more. Jordan kelly is in debt, thanks to school loans and a thieving exboyfriend. The christie curse 20, berkley, first in the book collector mystery series by victoria abbott, is a standalone cozy mystery set in harrison falls, new york. Victoria abbott books list of books by author victoria abbott. The cast of colorful characters found within this book would be fit for any christie novel.