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Entertaining. Patrick elegantly weaves Hollywood gossip and history into the well-crafted plot. This is a tailor-made treat for film buffs * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * A solid mystery, but it's the imaginative blending of real and fictional history that really sells the book . The emergence of Head as a fully fleshed character, along with evermore- engaging, Hollywood-based stories, has made [this series] something quite special * <b>Booklist</b> * Patrick skillfully stitches together bits of authentic Hollywood history and provides star turns for the likes of Bette Davis and Fred MacMurray in this exuberant tale of murder, revenge, and sartorial splendor * <b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> on <b><i>Script for Scandal</i></b> * A meaty, densely packed presentation of Tinseltown riven by potentially murderous factions on the brink of World War II * <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b> on <b><i>Script for Scandal</i></b> * The story, concerning a bank robbery, is genuinely gripping. Well done * <b><i>Booklist</i></b> on <b><i>Script for Scandal</i></b> * A delightful and entertaining story with unexpected twists and turns ... If you enjoy a fast-paced detective story with a sprinkle of humor, this might be the perfect book for you * <b>Historical Novels Review</b> * An exhilarating ride through Hollywood in its heyday . Lovers of old movies, fabulous gowns, and historical gossip will be enchanted * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>Dangerous to Know</b> * The story is intricate and surprising, and the partnership between Head and her good friend Frost sets the stage for many further adventures * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Dangerous to Know</b> * A champagne-flavored frolic of a first mystery set during Hollywood's golden age ... Sure to delight fans of old Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies * <b>Library Journal</b> on <b>Design for Dying</b> * The warm working relationship that develops between Lillian and Edith will leave readers eager to see more of their adventures * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>Design for Dying</b> *

Vibrant, stylish and crackling, Design for Dying is both a gift to devotees of Golden Age Hollywood and a mystery lover's delight. It's a delicious cocktail, one you won't want to end * <b>Megan Abbott, bestselling author</b> * The warm working relationship that develops between Lillian and Edith will leave readers eager to see more of their adventures * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>Design for Dying</b> * A champagne-flavored frolic of a first mystery set during Hollywood's golden age ... Sure to delight fans of old Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies * <b>Library Journal</b> on <b>Design for Dying</b> * The story is intricate and surprising, and the partnership between Head and her good friend Frost sets the stage for many further adventures * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Dangerous to Know</b> * An exhilarating ride through Hollywood in its heyday . Lovers of old movies, fabulous gowns, and historical gossip will be enchanted * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>Dangerous to Know</b> * A delightful and entertaining story with unexpected twists and turns ... If you enjoy a fast-paced detective story with a sprinkle of humor, this might be the perfect book for you * <b>Historical Novels Review</b> * The story, concerning a bank robbery, is genuinely gripping. Well done * <b><i>Booklist</i></b> on <b><i>Script for Scandal</i></b> * A meaty, densely packed presentation of Tinseltown riven by potentially murderous factions on the brink of World War II * <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b> on <b><i>Script for Scandal</i></b> * Patrick skillfully stitches together bits of authentic Hollywood history and provides star turns for the likes of Bette Davis and Fred MacMurray in this exuberant tale of murder, revenge, and sartorial splendor * <b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> on <b><i>Script for Scandal</i></b> *

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Renee Patrick is the pseudonym for married authors Rosemarie and Vince Keenan. Rosemarie is a research administrator and a poet. Vince is a screenwriter and a journalist. Both native New Yorkers, they currently live in Seattle, Washington. The Sharpest Needle is the fourth title starring Lillian Frost and Edith Head. The most recent in the series, Script for Scandal, is also published by Severn House.

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