EMBROIDERED CORPSE REVIEWS & WHERE TO BUY

This is the book that you just cannot put down until you have read every page. The characters are believable and will work their way into your heart. The storyline flows smoothly and logically. The action starts immediately and never lets up. It is 231 pages of suspense! The ending brings everything to a logical conclusion and returns the characters to a point of stasis. If you love history or a good mystery, you must read this book! Alicia Karen Elkins, GWN Book Reviewer 12-07-02 http://www.gottawritenetwork.com/Myst1.html

The tale is an adventure of historic proportions.
This is the second in the Belinda Lawrence series and it is as finely written as the first. The tidbits of historical information and legend are a delight to devour while reading a finely tuned mystery. The characters continue to grow and I look forward to seeing more of them.
I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in English history and an appetite for a good mystery.
Mary Fairchild
MYSTERY LOVERS CORNER
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"Belinda is a feisty and believable heroine who is in total control of herself. She can actually walk out of a bedroom leaving a naked man in her bed without a second glance - now that's control." " Once again, author Brian Kavanagh has produced a well-written book: with a believable plot with just a touch of suspense and gothic horror, culminating in a very spooky graveyard climax. He has obviously researched his subject well, and has his British history down pat, and yes, it is widely believed that some parts of the original tapestry are missing.

Kavanagh skilfully weaves true history, legend and fiction to produce another outstanding story. I can't wait for the soon-to-be-released third in the series, BLOODY HAM.
SALLY RODDOM
Feb 2007

"There are some similarities between The Da Vinci Code and The Embroidered Corpse. I want to mention three, the rest I’ll leave to the reader to discover for their pleasure. First, both Dan Brown and Brian Kavanagh are great researchers. Their novels provide history lessons that make the reader curious about the past. (If as a reader you don’t find yourself googling and researching the Holy Grail or Bayeux Tapestry, then you’re probably curiosity-challenged.) The second similarity is how aptly they were able to blend history with fiction to make a compelling mystery." "One can only hope that Kavanagh has a new book in the works. I’d like to see what Belinda, Mark and Hazel are doing in the future." OALA Reviews -Lee Gooden 8-27-06

Talented author Brian Kavanagh uses history to fashion a new type of mystery, combining clues from the days of the Norman invasion to murders in our own time. Join Belinda as she tries to figure out how it all connects. I'm pleased to recommend this fresh look at one of the oldest motives for murder to any mystery or fiction fan. A tale worth the time to read. Enjoy. I did. Review by Anne K. Edwards 09/24/06 http://www.Mysteryfiction.net

**** FOUR STARS. The Embroidered Corpse is one of the most thrilling stories that I have ever read. Sadistic murderers, a religious cult, a strange riddle and monks who are involved in some way… Brian Kavanagh has mixed all of this, and much more, together and the result is a great story that is fascinating to read. I promise you that once you start reading The Embroidered Corpse, you will find it very difficult to put this story beside you! You want to know the clue, who did those murders and why? You'll find out… EURO-REVIEWS. Annick

The Embroidered Corpse, the second book for author Brian Kavanagh, is a great blend of gripping mystery with a little humour and a little romance. Whilst set in England it has an unmistakable Aussie touch, with the main character being an expatriate Australian and the English landscape and characters seen though her eyes. Kavanagh's first novel, Capable of Murder also centred around Belinda and Hazel and it is to be hoped there will be more tales of the friends in the future. The Embroidered Corpse, a downloadable ebook or in print form. Book Review: Sally Murphy www.aussiereviews.com __

Belinda investigates and finds a religious sect loyal to King Harold whose throne William took at the Battle of Hastings. Putting her life in danger, she searches for the truth as more people are murdered. This is another absorbing mystery well worth the reader's time whether he is an anglophile or simply loves a good read. Let's hope the next book is released soon. Kavanagh's books are addictive. Once you start this mystery series, you want to keep reading. Review- Nancy Madison (Clues to Love, Never Love a Stranger, What the World Needs Now) ___

Brian Kavanagh has created quite a likeable protagonist in Belinda Lawrence; independent, strong willed and smart, she's more than a match for some of the more unsuspecting adversarial characters in the book. The author does an excellent job of hooking the reader in the very beginning of the book, as the story opens with Belinda and her boyfriend Mark shortly after she's received a phone call from an old boyfriend in Australia. Unfortunately, we never hear any more about the old boyfriend, and the characters personal lives remain on the periphery of the story. Greater development of the personal lives of the characters would have provided a nice balance to the historical and mystery threads of the book. Kavanagh has written into existence some memorable characters, and it would be wonderful to see more of them.
REVIEWERS CHOICE Review by Amy Brozio-Andrews http://www.absolutewrite.com

Rating: 3 ½ stars. This story has an incredible cast of characters and Belinda is a beguiling heroine. The mystery encompasses the past and the present, skilfully weaving a tangled tale as Belinda struggles to find the key to an ancient tapestry before its too late. For mystery and history buffs alike, this is a fast, clear read recommended for all ages. Jennifer Macaire, eBook Reviews Weekly. Author of 'Time for Alexander' ___

A pleasant fast moving story with much local color, witty dialogue, and much historical background about the Bayeux Tapestry and English history. The characters are portrayed with their eccentricities, their sinister designs and their charm. Barbara Buhrer - Reviewer's Choice ___

Belinda must discover the significance of the tapestry before harm befalls her. The second Belinda Lawrence mystery contains layers of deception, greed and murder. Readers were introduced to Belinda and Hazel in CAPABLE OF MURDER (9/01), and THE EMBROIDERED CORPSE gives the reader greater insight into their careers.
THE EMBROIDERED CORPSE incorporates so many layers to this story from the lively characters to the history surrounding King Harold's death; it is easy to miss important details if you rush. Tracy Farnsworth http://www.theromancereadersconnection.com/

Hazel Whitby is a real hoot with a zest for life. She describes herself as Mutton dressed as lamb. Mark is patient with Belindas determination to delve into mysteries but all will be in danger before all the facts are uncovered. Pat Reid - RAM Books 'n' Bytes

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