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Capital Crimes #19
Murder at Ford's Theatre
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It was the site of one of the most infamous assassinations in American history. Now bestselling mystery master Margaret Truman premieres a new murder at Ford’s Theater–one that’s hot off today’s headlines.The body of Nadia Zarinski, an attractive young woman who worked for senator Bruce Lerner–and who volunteered at Ford’s–is discovered in the alley behind the theatre. Soon a pair of mismatched cops–young, studious Rick Klieman and gregarious veteran Moses “Mo” Johnson–start digging into the victim’s life, and find themselves confronting an increasing cast of suspects.There’s Virginia Senator Lerner himself, rumored to have had a sexual relationship with Nadia–and half the women in D.C. under ninety. . . . Clarise Emerson, producer/director of Ford’s Theatre and ex-wife of the Senator, whose nomination to head the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is now threatened by the scandal . . . Jeremiah Lerner, her aimless, hot-tempered son, said to have been sleeping with Nadia when his famous father wasn’t . . . Bernard Crowley, the theatre’s controller, whose emotions overflow at the mention of the crime . . . faded British stage star Sydney Bancroft, desperate for recognition and a comeback, and armed with damning information about Clarise Emerson . . . and other complex characters from both sides of the footlights.With her unparalleled understanding of Washington and its players, and her savvy sense of how strange bedfellows cut deals even in the midst of mayhem, Margaret Truman always delivers the most sophisticated and satisfying suspense. Murder at Ford’s Theatre is her most compelling, insightful novel yet, sure to earn her a standing ovation from her many fans and new followers alike.From the Hardcover edition.
376 pages, Paperback
First published November 19,2002
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376 pages, Paperback
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January 1, 2003 by Ballantine Books
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9780449007389
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B0072Q3C9G
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English
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Rick Klayman
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Moses Johnson
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Mary Margaret Truman Daniel was an American classical soprano, actress, journalist, radio and television personality, writer, and New York socialite. She was the only child of President Harry Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. While her father was president during the years 1945 to 1953, Margaret regularly accompanied him on campaign trips, such as the 1948 countrywide whistle-stop campaign lasting several weeks. She also appeared at important White House and political events during those years, being a favorite with the media.
After graduating from George Washington University in 1946, she embarked on a career as a coloratura soprano, beginning with a concert appearance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1947. She appeared in concerts with orchestras throughout the United States and in recitals throughout the U.S. through 1956. She made recordings for RCA Victor, and made television appearances on programs like What's My Line? and The Bell Telephone Hour.
In 1957, one year after her marriage, Truman abandoned her singing career to pursue a career as a journalist and radio personality, when she became the co-host of the program Weekday with Mike Wallace. She also wrote articles as an independent journalist, for a variety of publications in the 1960s and 1970s. She later became the successful author of a series of murder mysteries, and a number of works on U.S. First Ladies and First Families, including well-received biographies of her father, President Harry S. Truman and mother Bess Truman.
She was married to journalist Clifton Daniel, managing editor of The New York Times. The couple had four sons, and were prominent New York socialites who often hosted events for the New York elite.
After graduating from George Washington University in 1946, she embarked on a career as a coloratura soprano, beginning with a concert appearance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1947. She appeared in concerts with orchestras throughout the United States and in recitals throughout the U.S. through 1956. She made recordings for RCA Victor, and made television appearances on programs like What's My Line? and The Bell Telephone Hour.
In 1957, one year after her marriage, Truman abandoned her singing career to pursue a career as a journalist and radio personality, when she became the co-host of the program Weekday with Mike Wallace. She also wrote articles as an independent journalist, for a variety of publications in the 1960s and 1970s. She later became the successful author of a series of murder mysteries, and a number of works on U.S. First Ladies and First Families, including well-received biographies of her father, President Harry S. Truman and mother Bess Truman.
She was married to journalist Clifton Daniel, managing editor of The New York Times. The couple had four sons, and were prominent New York socialites who often hosted events for the New York elite.
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Interesting read. Very informed about the details of history and DC. Her victim as a slut is a little convenient and cheap.
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3.5/5. While I enjoyed the historic bits about Lincoln and the obviously in depth research that was done to accurately describe the legal process; parts tended to drag and didn't have much to do with the actual plot.
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March 2019 I was feeling smug by guessing the "whodunit" on page 39 and it turned out to be correct. Now I see I've already read this story. At this rate, I can now read again all of my 600+ books audit'll be like the first time.
I really did like this story (albeit the second time around.)
6-24-2016 This is one of the Mac and Annabel stories. If you like the other Truman "Murder at..." stories, you'll enjoy this one, set in another historic Washington venue.
I really did like this story (albeit the second time around.)
6-24-2016 This is one of the Mac and Annabel stories. If you like the other Truman "Murder at..." stories, you'll enjoy this one, set in another historic Washington venue.
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Secrets and lies! What else! It's Washington!
Good and enjoyable reading. A little predictable in the end.
Suitable for any reader to enjoy without feeling embarrassing it's content.
Good and enjoyable reading. A little predictable in the end.
Suitable for any reader to enjoy without feeling embarrassing it's content.
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Who killed Nadia Zarinski who volunteered at Ford’s Theatre and who is rumored to be a former lover of Senator Bruce Lerner?
Margaret Truman did an extraordinary job in making us suspect everyone then redirecting us when we believe we have figured out the identity of the actual killer! Richard Allen was phenomenal in his storytelling.
What I liked was that we never get lost in all the twists and turns and smoke and mirrors. Not only was Murder at Ford’s Theatre a good read, we learn a lot about the history surrounding the theatre.
Margaret Truman did an extraordinary job in making us suspect everyone then redirecting us when we believe we have figured out the identity of the actual killer! Richard Allen was phenomenal in his storytelling.
What I liked was that we never get lost in all the twists and turns and smoke and mirrors. Not only was Murder at Ford’s Theatre a good read, we learn a lot about the history surrounding the theatre.
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I volunteer at Ford's Theatre and a visitor mentioned this book, so naturally I had to check it out. It was a bit odd, jumping into a series at #19; I spent a bunch of time trying to figure out which characters had been involved in the previous books in the series. A glance at descriptions tells me that the lawyer-turned-law-professor Mac Smith and his wife were prominently featured in multiple other books; I doubt anyone else in this book was.
A Senate intern/Ford's volunteer is found murdered one morning just behind the theater. There are a handful of good suspects; I appreciate that one of the detectives working the case is frustrated at the focus on the Senator's son to the exclusion of other possibilities. The book was a bit confusing at first; there were a LOT of characters introduced and it took a while to focus in on who would be our main characters for the book.
It was an interesting enough read; I'm not much of a mystery fan, but this was decent. I don't think I liked any of the characters in it, but I enjoyed the portrayal of Washington, DC. Truman goes into a lot of detail--a LOT of detail, most of which we don't necessarily need, but is sometimes fun to read. Sometimes it's just too much. (Also, I can see referring to it as Kramerbooks & Afterwords once, but not twice. Nobody in conversation would say the whole name.) It was amusing seeing the Shakespeare Theatre's Michael Kahn make a cameo. It seems that Washington, DC itself is the connecting link between the books--it's clearly the star. And it's fun remembering what Ford's was like before the renovation in the late 00s.
A Senate intern/Ford's volunteer is found murdered one morning just behind the theater. There are a handful of good suspects; I appreciate that one of the detectives working the case is frustrated at the focus on the Senator's son to the exclusion of other possibilities. The book was a bit confusing at first; there were a LOT of characters introduced and it took a while to focus in on who would be our main characters for the book.
It was an interesting enough read; I'm not much of a mystery fan, but this was decent. I don't think I liked any of the characters in it, but I enjoyed the portrayal of Washington, DC. Truman goes into a lot of detail--a LOT of detail, most of which we don't necessarily need, but is sometimes fun to read. Sometimes it's just too much. (Also, I can see referring to it as Kramerbooks & Afterwords once, but not twice. Nobody in conversation would say the whole name.) It was amusing seeing the Shakespeare Theatre's Michael Kahn make a cameo. It seems that Washington, DC itself is the connecting link between the books--it's clearly the star. And it's fun remembering what Ford's was like before the renovation in the late 00s.
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