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Appraisal for Murder
6x9 inches, 12 point font
Can a real estate appraiser in a New Jersey beach town get in this much trouble? If your name translates to "pretty nice" in French, you've probably gotten used to teasing. It doesn't prepare you to find out that your soon-to-be-ex-husband has…

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1 author picked Appraisal for Murder as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Elaine L. Orr has a number of series, and I’ve enjoyed all of her books. This is my favorite, perhaps because I read it first.

Jolie is a realistic and relatable character. Even when she’s doing foolish things and getting in trouble, it makes sense because of her deep-seated desire to understand why things are happening.

The setting of a small New Jersey beach town is realistically charming with the disadvantage of a small towns where everyone knows your business. The mysteries always keep me guessing.

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