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A Rush of Blood To The Head by Coldplay

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On Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head, the melodic excellence of Parachutes remains, as does the...

Shelter in Place

Nora Roberts

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It was a typical evening at a mall outside Portland, Maine. Three teenage friends waited for the...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2544 KP) rated Contesting the Wool in Books

Oct 29, 2025

This Book Is an Uncontested Winner

Poly Monroe is surprised to find herself invited to the reading of Reginald Villamere’s will. She only knew the name from the Villamere Theater, the historic movie theater in town. It turns out her inheritance is fabric - specifically the fabrics the theater had purchased for a renovation decades ago. When Poly goes to look at her inheritance the next day, she finds Villamere’s lawyer in the room, dead. Who wanted to kill this particular lawyer?

This series was my introduction to Diane Vallere’s books, so it’s always nice to revisit the characters. They are as sharp as always, and I enjoyed seeing the next chapter in their lives. The mystery was great with several surprises along the way. I had no clue where things were going, but everything made perfect sense when it was all stitched together. There’s a nice, humorous tone and fun Easter Eggs for fans of Diane’s Costume Shop Mysteries. If you are looking for a strong mystery with entertaining characters and a light tone, this is the book for you.