A Deadly Affection (Dr. Genevieve Summerford Mystery)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (764 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01ENNQ25Q |
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| Number of Pages | : | 578 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Do no harm" is easier said than doneDr. But when one of her patients is arrested for murder-a murder Genevieve fears she may have unwittingly provoked-she begins to doubt her training and intuition. Steeped in the gritty atmosphere of turn-of-the-century New York City, A Deadly Affection is a riveting debut mystery and the first in an exciting new series featuring Dr. Genevieve Summerford prides herself on her ability as a psychiatrist to understand the inner workings of the human mind. Genevieve Summerford.. But, should she let it lie, it will almost certainly send her patient to the electric chair. Unable to believe that her patient could have committed the gruesome crime, Genevieve seeks out answers, desperate to clear the woman
"Dr Genevieve Summerford is finding her footing!" according to Amazon Customer. I will be looking forward to reading more stories about Dr. Genevieve Summerford as she gains a reputation for solving other crimes of the 'psychological' sort no matter how uncomfortable it makes her family and the police!. Absolutely loved it - great story about early days of psychological Carolyn Z. Gillay Absolutely loved it - great story about early days of psychological affects - and women in medicine - great rendition of old new york - throughly enjoyed - anxiously awaiting the next one in the series.. A Deadly Affection - wonderful book Lucinda Jenney A Deadly Affection is a compelling love story wrapped up inside a real crime mystery. It is a terrific page turner - Overholt has created some lively and romantic tension between her romantic leads and in the character of Genevieve Summerford she has written a young Katherine Hepburn style heroine, or if it were a movie today, perhaps a role for Emma Stone.I never knew what Genevi
A well-paced whodunit full of dark secrets and fascinating intrigue." Kirkus, Starred Review"Backed by meticulous research and presented with acute attention to detail, the novel shines like a star in a highly competitive genre Even a seasoned reader of murder mysteries will be surprised at the number of false conclusions one can reach when reading Overholt's debut novel." ForeWord Clarion Review, 5 Stars"I had to put my life on hold until I'd finished it. A Deadly Affection is masterfully crafted, a delightful combination of suspense and romance. I cannot wait for Overholt's next novel." Historical Novels Review. What a satisfying finishand what a smooth, complex, enlightening, riveting journey. "Overholt's novel captures the tone of early 20th-century New York in a deeply pleasing way. Strong, flowing prose and captivating characters pull the reader in to the very last page
Cuyler Overholt worked as a litigation attorney and freelance business writer before turning to fiction. A Deadly Affection, her first novel, received ForeWord Reviews' Book of the Year Award and the Next Generation Indie Book Award for best mystery. She lives with her husband, a psychologist, in the hills of Northwestern Connecticut, where she is working on her second novel. . The author's interest in old New York was sparked by the reminiscences of her grandmother, whose life spanned