Pearlhanger

by Jonathan Gash

Book Overview

Looking for a missing husband is not usually Lovejoy's cup of tea, but this missing husband happens to be an antiques dealer, hot on the trail of a precious antique pearl pendant. So Lovejoy sets out, only to encounter a plethora of pearls both real and fraudulent, several amorous young ladies, a bit of burglary -- and two corpses. As usual, the police are less than tolerant of Lovejoy's motives and methods. And, as usual, Lovejoy uses his charm, wit, and a little scam of his own, to see that justice triumphs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140084681
• ISBN13: 9780140084689
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Fabulous!

This is a wonderful Lovejoy story! For one we see Lovejoy in his element of sussing out antiques all throughout his own beloved East Anglia. No foreign shores in this story. For another we get lots of wonderful information about pearls (how they're made, how they're graded, and most importatantly of all, how to fake them - its' a Lovejoy after all). There are a lot of characters in this little book, and unless you've been faithfully reading like I have, you might get confused. I suggest that you read these stories in order. It helps when you're trying to decipher characters, and anyway, they are just so good. Lovejoy is a marvel, and loveable even though he's a first-class rogue.

Another Masterful Lovejoy Read

Perhaps too many minor characters show up in this, the ninth Lovejoy mystery, thus, this probably should not be the first Lovejoy to read. The fascinating world of antiques is once again very capably used as a backdrop to a tale of murder and suspense. This book really hits its stride in the last twenty pages. Go, Lovejoy!

Slightly Out Of His Element

Lovejoy is hired by Donna Vernon to find her wandering husband Sidney who is on a buying trip with Ken Chatto, another antiques dealer. Sidney leaves a well-marked trail and shows a surprising ignorance about antiques. The story ends in a marshy wilderness where Lovejoy is slightly out of his element. His element is actually antiques which he loves with an exclusive passion not easily understood by even his friends.

A great book.

This was my second Lovejoy novel and I loved it. The main character is great and and the mystery excellent. The British slang may be tough at first for some, but after the first chapter you tend to pick it up. I would recomend this book to anyone. Five Stars!