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Design for Dying
Design for Dying: A Lillian Frost & Edith Head Novel | Renee Patrick
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Los Angeles, 1937. Lillian Frost has traded dreams of stardom for security as a department store salesgirl . . . until she discovers she's a suspect in the murder of her former roommate, Ruby Carroll. Party girl Ruby died wearing a gown she stole from the wardrobe department at Paramount Pictures, domain of Edith Head. Edith has yet to win the first of her eight Academy Awards; right now she's barely hanging on to her job, and a scandal is the last thing she needs. To clear Lillian's name and save Edith's career, the two women join forces. Unraveling the mystery pits them against a Hungarian princess on the lam, a hotshot director on the make, and a private investigator who's not on the level. All they have going for them are dogged determination, assists from the likes of Bob Hope and Barbara Stanwyck, and a killer sense of style. In show business, that just might be enough. The first in a series of riveting behind-the-scenes mysteries, Renee Patrick's Design for Dying is a delightful romp through Hollywood's Golden Age.
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funnypages
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Mehso-so

This isn‘t going to win any awards, but I did enjoy having Edith Head as a main character.

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OriginalCyn620
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Pickpick

This was a decent mystery and a fun romp through the Golden Age of Hollywood!
#booked2020 #setinhollywood

Cinfhen Great 👍🏻 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Lovely photo! 5y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Jennifer, thank you so much for this book, the coloring book, and the cards!! The cards are already in use!!! Thanks again for your thoughtfulness 💞😘💗❤️🎉🎊📚

#LitsyLove

JenlovesJT47 ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
TheBookAddict 😍 awesome gifts! That book looks good. 🙂👍🏽 5y
Soubhiville Oh nice! I love the coloring book. 5y
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JenlovesJT47
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Thank you so much for my awesome #cozyswap goodies @quietjenn ! The books look awesome. I‘m in love with this mug and the introvert socks! 🤓 The candle smells great. Everything will be put to very good use. Thank you so much! And thank you @Avanders for organizing this swap! 🤗😘🤓

quietjenn Hooray! I'm so glad to hear that. I hope you enjoy everything! 5y
hermyknee Ahh i Love that mug! 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Love the socks 👍 5y
Avanders Yay how fun!! I‘m reading plaid & plagiarism right now!! 🎃🍁♥️🔪📖☕️ 5y
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Brinx
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half; lots of characters to keep track of but the historical era kept my interest; have the second one ready to go! #summerreading

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Mehso-so

Loved the setting of Old Hollywood with appearances by Barbara Stanwyck, Bob Hope etc. Story could have been stronger though.

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mizzelle
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Pickpick

I was surprised how fast I blew through this Golden Age of Hollywood mystery featuring the costume designer Edith Head as a featured sleuth. She isn't the main POV which helped. Hollywood is shown in all of her name dropping glory when studios were ultra protective of their stars.

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Seattlejulie
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A light and fun summer read. Plus I had the pleasure of meeting the authors at our book club! Loved the noir vibe and of course Edith Head!