"Fast-paced amateur sleuth tale"
Jessica Fletcher of Cabot Cove, Maine is invited by her
state's junior senator Warren Nebel to attend a literary
function sponsored by his wife Pat. Jessica accepts so
that she can show support to Congress' Literacy Program
and because her friend Scotland Yard Inspector George
Sutherland will be there too. During Jessica's first night in DC, she and George are
invited to the senator's mansion for dinner. As they are
leaving, they find the body of Nebel's Chief of Staff
Nikki Farlow. The police act like an accident occurred
until the coroner's office reported the victim died by a
blow to her head. Rumors sweep Washington that Nikki and
Nebel were lovers and even his spouse thinks he killed his
paramour because she was blackmailing him. Jessica
believes that there is more to this homicide than the
obvious simple solution; with George's help, she begins
her unique brand of inquiry. Jessica Fletcher novels are always fun to read and her
latest caper, MURDER SHE WROTE: A VOTE FOR MURDER is no
exception. The mystery writer cum sleuth wins the respect
of the lead detective on the case with her keen
observations and astute conclusions that enable her to put
the pieces of the puzzle together. Fans of the long
running series will appreciate this fast-paced amateur
sleuth tale starring a wonderful heroine. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted September 10, 2004
In this brand-new novel in the USA Today bestselling
series, mystery writer Jessica Fletcher goes to Washington
to support a senator's new literacy initiative—until
it is vetoed by murder...
SummaryJessica Fletcher can't believe her luck. Not only does she
get to spend a week helping with such an important cause,
she also gets to spend time with her friend, Scotland Yard
inspector George Sutherland, who happens to be in town for
a conference.
The weeklong literacy event includes a visit to the
White House to meet the president—and a lavish party
or two. During one particularly extravagant affair at the
senator's home in Virginia, Jessica and George discover
the dark side of politics. At the foot of a rickety
staircase, they find the body of the senator's chief of
staff. The young woman's death is deemed accidental, but
Jessica and George suspect something more sinister. Their
search for answers leads them from the shady halls of the
Library of Congress to the D.C. social scene, and even the
FBI. But in order to unravel the clues in this political
puzzler, they will have to read between the lines—and
the lies...
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