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Madeline’s Debut: Rockland, 1901!
Madeline Brown. Just an ordinary girl in an ordinary Midwest city. But changes are coming her way. She’s learning that she sees things others miss. And in doing so, she has a different kind of debut in store. While her friends are pairing off, she’s noticing things that just don’t sit right with her.
So, with a lot of boldness, and just a bit of fear and trepidation, she takes off on a new adventure to discover if her friend’s suitor is…well, suitable!
Lovers of the Rockland Chronicles will enjoy this foray into the early days–when streets and buildings mentioned in the contemporary books were just making their mark on the city and suburbs were tiny farming towns.
Madeline isn’t perfect.
In fact, I was amused to discover that some of my readers saw similarities to Emma and Knightley of Jane Austen’s, Emma. I must confess that it wasn’t that far-fetched to me!
There are quite a few wonderful bloggers who will be sharing their take on it over the next couple of weeks. Keep watch on these blogs for their thoughts, opinions, and even surprises for you!
- Lots of Helpers: Missionaries in New Zealand!
- Avid Readers Book Reviews: The title says it all. They review multiple genres.
- Lindsay Norton Writes: A writer and reviewer in Colorado!
- Funni-her: A southern woman finding the funny in her crazy life.
- Nourishing Simplicity: Living Simply by God’s Grace.
- Sarah Sarber: Be Savvy, Serene, and Successful!
- Learning Resource Directory: Book reviews!
- Shine: Shining for the Kingdom
- Quiet Workings: Heart and home blog
- Mommynificent: Magnificent ideas for your super family!
I read the first three chapters on Amazon and I’m hooked!
I get so tired of murder mysteries. …i hate the thought that someone brutally died, and the imagination of their pain and terror, even if only make- believe. The idea of adult- level non-murder mysteries is so refreshing. As a kid, I remember loving Encyclopedia Brown, The Three Investigators, Trixie Belden: none of which involved dead people.
I love to read and try to solve well-written, clean mystery novels. And, I don’t think they all need to be murder mysteries. While reading a series, it can sometimes get to be kind of humorous how many murders can happen in one town or be stumbled-upon by one person. So it’s great to be challenged by a different kind of literary brain-teaser. I’m really looking forward to reading Meddlin’ Madeline. I know I’m going to love it as much as I do the rest of Chautona’s books.
Love the story, loved how it was written with time period take into consideration. The characters are wonderful and so enjoyable to read about and how they are all connected. The scenes come alive as they always do with your writing. 🙂
I am so looking forward to reading the Bonus book!! That kid was one of those that stole my heart even in the short scenes she was in.
Great series starter.
A mystery without a murder….I like it and think it can work. Looking forward to it.
I like mysteries without murders! It makes me sad when fictional characters are killed – I’m still sad about the one in AFT. 🙁
Me too!!! I wasn’t supposed to like her. But that comment in the elevator clinched it. She went from okay to favorite character of the book in a good one liner.
Mystery doesnt always equal murder. I think it is great fun to try and solve a mystery.
So excited to get into this book….intrigued!
murder mystery with no murder? sounds intriguing!!
I like a nice, cozy, non-murder, mystery! Thank you!
I’m all for it! One can still have suspects, clues, red herrings, etc., and still have a great mystery.
Love this author and can not wait for this new series!!!
I love a good mystery, and think those without murder are great! Sometimes you just don’t want to read about a dead body. 😉
I love a good, clean and non-murderous mystery! Thanks Chautona and may God bless you and yours
I love a good mystery and I love books set in different time periods. Enjoyed the book!
I very much prefer a cozy mystery — WITH NO MURDER! That is my favorite!
Yes, great idea. It reminds me of many of the classic mysteries, which are either murder-free, or else are very focused on the sleuthing, rather than the gory details.
I popped over to your blog from twitter after watching the trailer for this book. I like the time period and I believe you can have tension in a mystery without it being centered around a murder. I’d love to read how you do it!
@AmandaGeaney
I love a good mystery!
I love a good cozy mystery! Murder isn’t necessary to a great mystery. I love a good fun read with twists and turns!
Can’t wait for this new series!
Lots of possible mysteries (especially without a murder)!!! Eeekkkk!
I don’t like murder mysteries. I will read one when I know the author doesn’t get too gory, but most murder mysteries make me feel sick (even though I know I am reading fiction), so I tend to choose other genres.
Well, I love the book–but you already know that! Thanks for mentioning my blog, and for letting me help you with this launch–it’s been fun!
Happy to! You’ve bee a blessing!
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