Category: Julianna Deering

2017 Favorites (Print)

1/1/2018

Favorite Print Books From 2017

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite books read and reviewed in 2017.
You can find all of these reviews and many more by visiting our Book Review List page

2017 Reviews

Fiction

The House On
Foster Hill

Lone Star
Christmas Rescue

The Silent
Songbird

Disillusioned

The Mark Of
The King

Death At
Thorburn Hall

Lady Jayne
Disappears

Mission
Undercover

High As The Heavens

Portrait Of
Vengeance

Catching
The Wind

Cowboy Christmas
Guardian

Many
Sparrows

Still
Life

Behind
The Scenes

Plain
Retribution

The Austen
Escape

Deadly
Proof

A Lady In
Disguise

Witch

Secular Fiction

Rose
Cottage

The Man In The
Brown Suit

Madam, Will
You Talk?

Non-Fiction

Gems Of Wisdom

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Book Review - Death At Thorburn Hall by Julianna Deering

12/17/2017

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Genre:
Historical / Mystery

Death At Thorburn Hall
A Drew Farthering Mystery book 6
by Julianna Deering

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The Fartherings' Scottish
Holiday Takes a Dark Turn

Drew Farthering arrives in idyllic Scotland for the 1935 British Open at Muirfield hoping for a relaxing holiday, but he soon finds a mystery on his hands. Lord Rainsby, his host at Thorburn Hall, fears his business partner may be embezzling and asks Drew to quietly investigate. Before Drew can uncover anything, Rainsby is killed in a suspicious riding accident.

Thorburn Hall is filled with guests, and as Drew continues to dig, he realizes that each might have had a motive to put Raisnby out of the way. Together with Madeline and Nick, he must sort through shady business dealings, international intrigue, and family tensions to find a killer who always seems to be one step ahead.

ISBN-13: 978-0764218293

Can Drew find another killer before it's too late?

Can this really be goodbye to Drew, Madeline, and Nick, at least for now? No!!! I've been a fan of this series since I bought the first book and was transported to a time and world long gone. I have eagerly awaited each new book and Death At Thorburn Hall was no exception.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Julianna Deering

Author Website

I will tell you this, a few, a scant few, of my suspicions were founded. But, oh, did Julianna Deering do an excellent job sidetracking me and making me feel so clever and yet I turned out to be so wrong, at least until just a few pages before the revelation of the murderer's identity. Normally, I love to be right but in this case I just enjoyed the story, and the act of puzzling things over, so much that I didn't mind at all.

Lots of period atmosphere, a puzzling mystery, no one being as they first appear, and a truly cold-blooded killer, made for some delightfully chilling reading. There is truly nothing like a cozy murder, or two, or more, for curling up on an otherwise inauspicious grey winter day. Death At Thorburn Hall fit the bill perfectly.

If you enjoy historical mysteries you really should check out this book and the rest of Julianna Deering's wonderful Drew Farthering Mysteries!

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Death At Thorburn Hall by Julianna Deering a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Murder On The Moor by Julianna Deering

4/11/2017

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Genre:
Historical/Mystery/British

Murder On The Moor
A Drew Farthering Mystery book 5
by Julianna Deering

-From the back cover-

THE ROLLING, FRIGID MISTS THAT CREEP IN OVER
THEYORKSHIRE MOORS HIDE A MYSTERY
AS CHALLENGING AS DREW HAS EVER FACED

At the urgent request of an old school friend, Drew and Madeline Farthering come to Bloodworth Park Lodge in the midst of the Yorkshire moors, a place as moody and mysterious as a Bronte hero. There have been several worrisome incidents around those lonesome rolling hills – property desecrated, fires started, sheep and cattle scattered. Worst of all, the vicar has been found dead on the steps of the church, a crime for which Drew can discern no motive at all.

Few in the town of Bunting's Nest seem like suspects, and Drew can't keep his suspicions from falling on his friend's new bride. Do her affections lie more with her husband's money and estate, while her romantic interests stray to their fiery Welsh gamekeeper? As the danger grows ever closer, it's up to Drew to look past his own prejudices, determine what's really going on, and find the killer before it's too late.

ISBN-13: 978-0764218286

Who or what will Drew find on the moors?

I have been hooked on the Drew Farthering novels since I bought the first one a few years ago. There is just something about author Julianna Deering's suspenseful and dark, yet cozy and fun, mysteries that keeps me coming back and eagerly anticipating each new release.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Julianna Deering

Author Website

Murder On The Moor more than lived up to its lovely cover and surpassed my high expectations. I did figure out part of the mystery, half of the killer's identity and a couple of other things, but believe you me, I was in for some real surprises! The final showdown was so exciting and who-done-it was a bit of a shocker!

I enjoyed every minute of reading Murder On The Moor, trying to guess who did what, figure out motivations, as well as the wonderful 1920's era British setting, and you just can't beat those quirky English place names like Bunting's Nest... Fans of this series and of Julianna Deering are in for a real mysterious and even spooky treat in the latest Drew Farthering Mystery.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Murder On The Moor by Julianna Deering a 4.5 Bark rating.

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2016 Favorites (Print)

1/7/2017

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Favorite Print Books From 2016

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite books read and reviewed in 2016.
You can find all of these reviews and many more by visiting our Book Review List page

2016 Reviews

Fiction

A Family Under The Christmas Tree

A Flight
Of Arrows

A Portrait
Of Emily Price

Anchor In
The Storm

At Love's
Bidding

Cold
Shot

Dressed
For Death

Fetching
Sweetness

Finding
Margo

Gone To
Ground

Incriminating
Evidence

Merchant
Of Alyss

Missing

My Sister's
Prayer

Playing
The Part

Proof

Random Acts
Of Malice

Silent
Sabotage

The Beautiful
Pretender

The Domino
Effect

The
Firefighter Daddy

The Golden
Braid

The Pattern
Artist

Titus
Returns

White

Kids/Juvenile

Esther: The Belle
Of Patience

The League And
The Lantern

The Nickle
Nuisance

Non-Fiction

My Mother's
Quilts

Gratitude: A Prayer And Praise
Coloring Journal

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2014 Favorites (Print)

1/3/2015

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Favorite Print Books From 2014

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite books read and reviewed in 2014.
They are in not listed in any particular order.
You can find all of these reviews and many more by visiting our Book Review List page,
HERE

Distortion

Down And Dead
In Dixie

Harvest Of Rubies

Stuck Together

A Bouquet Of Love

Price Of Privilege

A Match Of Wits

All For A Sister

Palace Of Darkness

Sidetracked

The Land Uncharted

The Princess Spy

Caroline's Secret

Annie's Stories

The Yuletide Rescue

Slave Again

A Bridge Unbroken

Abandoned Memories

A Woman Of Fortune

Silenced

The Quilted Heart Omnibus

The Pursuit Of Tamsen Littlejohn

Firewall

Where Courage Calls

Death By The Book

The Captive Maiden

The Turning

Unseen

In Perfect Time

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Book Review - Murder At The Mikado by Julianna Deering

8/14/2014

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Genre:
Mystery/Historical

Murder At The Mikado
A Drew Farthering Mystery book 3
by Julianna Deering

-From the back cover-

WHEN A CELEBRATED ACTOR IS FOUND MURDERED IN HIS DRESSING ROOM,
ALL SIGNS POINT TO DREW'S OLD FLAME.
BUT BEHIND THE CURTAINS NOTHING IS
WHAT IT SEEMS AND THIS QUICKLY BECOMES
HIS MOST PUZZLING CASE YET.

Just as Drew Farthering thinks his life has calmed down some, Fleur Landis, a former girlfriend, reappears, in dire need of his help. She's married now, no longer an actress-but the lead actor in her former troupe's production of The Mikado has been murdered, and Fleur is the police's number one suspect.

Drew would rather focus on his fiancée, Madeline Parker, and their upcoming wedding, but he can't leave Fleur and her family in the lurch-even if she did break his heart once. As Drew, Nick, and Madeline begin investigating, the discover more going on behind the scenes of the theater troupe than could ever have been imagined. It seems nearly everyone had a motive, and alibis are few and far between.

Both the murder case an the presence of the beautiful, exotic Fleur put a heavy strain on Drew and Madeline's relationship. Will their still-young romance survive the pressure?

Smashing good fun!

When I read the first book in the series I was hooked and I have been eagerly anticipating each of the succeeding books.

This Book earned a 4.5 Bark rating.

Julianna Deering

Author's Website

When reading a Julianna Deering book I am reminded of Audrey Hepburn's recurring comment in Paris When It Sizzles about a switch on a switch on a switch. That is exactly what happens in each book, and especially Murder At The Mikado. Just when you think you have it all figured out here comes an alibi or an opposing clue. Julianna Deering is a master at leading the reader's mind in one direction and making you think you are pretty clever, then wham! A switch. I am usually fairly good at figuring out who-done-it in mystery stories, too many Agatha Christie's I suppose, but in the three Drew Farthering mysteries I have only half guessed the murderer once.

One of the things I like best about this series is the atmosphere. I love historical novels that sweep you away into that time period, ones that leave you totally immersed. Each of the books features a murder in a different setting and I have to say that I really enjoyed Murder At The Mikado's setting of a theater.

Another thing I have noticed is that Julianna Deering doesn't always shy away from difficult subjects. While they are never really forefront of the story, instead adding to the mystery, but they make the characters more real to the reader. Even the main characters aren't perfect, each has made and even still make mistakes, they have their own insecurities and fears. In short, they are flawed as people truly are.

Murder At The Mikado is a wonderful addition to a great series and I am secretly hoping that it will either be continued or possibly be a spin-off series with the same characters.

Don't miss any of the books in this wonderful Christian period-set mystery series!

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Murder At The Mikado by Julianna Deering a 4 Bark rating.

Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (July 1, 2014)
ISBN-10: 0764210971
ISBN-13: 978-0764210976

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Book Review - Death By The Book by Julianna Deering

5/18/2014

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Genre:
Mystery/Historical

Death By The Book
A Drew Farthering Mystery book 2
by Julianna Deering

-From the back cover-

WHEN THE VILLAGE OF FARTHERING ST. JOHN IS STUNNED BY A SERIES OF MURDERS, DREW FARTHERING IS DRAWN AGAIN INTO THE SLUETHING GAME.

Drew Farthering wanted nothing more than to end the summer of 1932 with the announcement of his engagement. Instead, he finds himself caught up in another mysterious case when the family solicitor is found murdered, an antique hatpin with a cryptic message, Advice to Jack, piercing his chest.

Evidence of secret meetings and a young girl's tearful confession point to the victim's double life, but what does the solicitor's murder have to do with the murder of a physician on the local golf course? Nothing, it would seem-except for another puzzling note, affixed with a similar-looking bloodied hatpin.

Soon the police make an arrest in connection with the murders, but Drew isn't at all certain they have the right suspect in custody. And why does his investigation seem to be drawing him closer and closer to home?

I sincerely enjoyed the first Drew Farthering Mystery, Rules Of Murder, loving the Agatha Christie references and the English feel, so when I got the chance to review Death By The Book I jumped at it as fast I could. I was not disappointed, the mystery kept me telling myself that I would read just one more page, one more chapter. Yeah, well, you know how well I kept to that plan.

Death By The Book was the perfect mystery! I was kept guessing from beginning to end and only started to get a faint clue who the killer was literally right before the big revelation. Julianna Deering knows how to get her readers interested and coming back for more.

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This Book earned a 4 Bark rating.

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Julianna Deering

Author's Website

As I got to know Drew and Madeline further in this book I liked them even more. They are a nice young couple genuinely care for people the people around them, their interest in solving the mystery is mostly to help the innocent and maybe even guilty people involved. They also enjoy their fun much to Madeline's aunt's dismay. Oh, wait until you meet Aunt Ruth, she is a real corker!

Fans of period stories and fans of mysteries are both in for a real treat in reading Death By The Book. Author Julianna Deering has the combination down pat. Don't miss a single Drew Farthering Mystery!

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Death By The Book by Julianna Deering a 4 Bark rating.

Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (March 4, 2014)
ISBN-10: 0764210963
ISBN-13: 978-0764210969

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Death At Thorburn Hall
A Drew Farthering Mystery book 6
by Julianna Deering

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Murder On The Moor
A Drew Farthering Mystery book 5
by Julianna Deering

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A Drew Farthering Mystery book 3
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A Drew Farthering Mystery book 2
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