Lady Emily Mysteries: Death in St. Petersburg : A Lady Emily Mystery (Series #12) (CD-Audio)

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Death in St. Petersburg by Tasha Alexander is the latest A Lady Emily Mystery. Lady Emily Hargreaves is in St. Petersburg, Russian enjoying the season thanks to an invitation from Cecile du Lac. Lady Emily and her husband, Colin enjoyed watching Swan Lake at the Marinsky Theater and exit to disco...

from jamespurcell

A good look at Russia at the turn of the century. Lots of atmosphere, art and museum visitations; Russia nobility and their attitudes set the stage for the coming revolution. Some good insights into the world of ballet also helped. Russia names and a limp mystery plot made it difficult to sustain...

from Auntie-Nanuuq

I do believe I'm growing tired of this series... so I might have to give it a rest for a bit. Lady Emily, Colin, & Cecile are in St. Petersburg. He's on Crown business, she & Cecile are visiting w/ royalty, taking in the sights, going to balls, & the ballet. On the night of Swan Lake during the 2...

from Beamis12

3.5 This is a series that I dip into now and then, depending on where and what the story line takes place, and if it sounds interesting. The draw for me with this one is that it takes place in Tsarist Russia and concerns ballet, which I love. After Lady Emily and her husband attend the ballet, th...

from BillieBook

Even if this weren't another Lady Emily (and Colin) mystery, it would have lured me in with all the elements it employs that are like catnip to me: Murder, Imperial Russia, Ballet, and Fabulous Clothes. Since it is a Lady Emily mystery, there may have been a weensy bit of begging for an ARC. And ...