The months leading up to a book’s release are always hard on the nerves. Will Kirkus be kind? Will PW notice? Will they like the new one more than the previous books? Less?
Critics have been kind to Death of an American Beauty. A few snipes about too much history. But I’ll address that in a separate post. As always, I am grateful to these hard working gate keepers who keep series like mine in the public eye.
"Buoyed by Fredericks' deft plotting and lucid prose, Jane handles each crisis with aplomb. A welcome addition to the lady's-maid-cozy corner." - Kirkus
"Engrossing. Fredericks's portrait of the social disparities of early 20th century New York and of the appealing Jane make this a winner." - Publishers Weekly
"Charming . . . This is well worth recommending to patrons who liked the other books in the series as well as to those who are in the market for an Upstairs, Downstairs-tinged mystery." - Booklist