Here are the two first lines from The Clue of the Judas Tree by Leslie Ford (1933):
It was just noon when I came out of Mr. McCrae's office and bumped smack into Fate in one of its better disguises. He was tall and large and blond, and awfully good looking, with gray eyes and a gravely humorous mouth.
Here is the mine from The Clue of the Judas Tree by Leslie Ford (1933):
I hope you get some sleep. Queen Elizabeth slept in your bed. They say it's well over a hundred years old
This does sound like a good mystery. I love the beginning. Mine is a mystery this week too. I am spotlighting Hostile Witness by Leigh Adams. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser...and I love that cover, too. Enjoy...and thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the 56! This sounds like a fun read and this is an author I've never read. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really interesting! I love the snippet about Fate in the form of the blond guy, that's funny. Thanks for visiting my blog! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThat kind of info would not help me sleep. The germaphobe in me is grossed out... lol... Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover!!
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to run into someone who looks like that...too bad it is a disguise. :)
I hope you are enjoying your book.
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I'm guessing it's the first Elizabeth? :)
ReplyDeleteCheck out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
I've never heard of this author but i LOVE a good mystery!!
ReplyDeleteNice excerpts. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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