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The Deer Leap (Richard Jury Mysteries Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Martha Grimes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 504 ratings
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In her latest Richard Jury adventure, Martha Grimes takes us to Ashdown Dean, a little English village where animals are dying in a series of seemingly innocuous accidents. While the puzzling deaths of village pets may raise some idle gossip over a pint or two at the Deer Leap, the village pub, this hardly seems a case for Superintendent Jury of Scotland yard. Nor does it seem much of a challenge for the combined deductive powers of Jury and Melrose, the affable former Earl of Caverness.

It is his mystery-writing, amethyst-eyed friend, Polly Praed, who drags Plant and Jury to Ashdown Dean. The impatient Polly, having yanked open a call box in the pouring rain, is ill-prepared for what lands at her feet. The now-deadly case is cause for calling in Scotland Yard.
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  6. Publication date
    April 16, 2013
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This is the seventh crime novel by Grimes, an American who writes wih assurance on the exploits of Scotland Yard's Richard Jury and his titled friend Malcolm Plant. They meet at The Deer Leap, a pub in Ashdown Dean where people and pets have been dying "accidentally." Plant focuses his attentions on a solitary, 15-year-old girl who calls herself Carrie Fleet. She's an amnesiac, rescued from London lowlifes who had found the child and were using her to collect government money for her support. Carrie's unlikely savior is a baroness, living on drunken fantasies in the decayed splendor of her late husband's estate. In an isolated corner of the grounds, Carrie maintains a sanctuary for abused animals. Her zealous care makes her a suspect in the destruction of the local fox-hunting headquarters, but Jury casts his net elsewhere. In the last act of the witty and deeply moving drama, retribution for heinous crime is exacted. Here gentle Plant plays a role so utterly unexpected that readers will feel its impact for a long time. November 26
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"Charm and energy...A brilliantly interwoven multiple narrative."—Time



"[A] witty and deeply moving drama...Readers will feel its impact for a long time."—Publishers Weekly



"Read one of [her novels] and you'll want to read them all."—Chicago Tribune



"One of the most fascinating mystery writers today."—Houston Chronicle

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C0CPDDA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scribner (April 16, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 16, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2147 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 324 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 504 ratings

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Martha Grimes

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Martha Grimes is the bestselling author of twenty-one Richard Jury novels, as well as the novels Dakota and Foul Matter, among others. Her previous two Jury books, The Old Wine Shades and Dust, both appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.

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Gert's Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars The Deer Leap
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2015
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Have recently started Richard Jury series again, and I have found them to be as enjoyable as the first time around.
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Giovanni
4.0 out of 5 stars Child’s Play (not)
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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Grimes has fascinating insight into the minds of children and their intelligence as well as their innocence. Of course it’s always interesting to read acquaint oneself with the trio of Jury, Melrose and the quiet hero, Wiggins. But adding children to her stories puts Grimes characters above the duos of Holmes and Poirot who predictably are shown as much smarter than their “sidekicks.”
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Laura A. Larkin
5.0 out of 5 stars pets & people dying
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2013
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Another Martha Grimes mystery bearing a uniquely named pub as a title. This time Jury and Plant team up again to solve the mystery of why people and pets are dying in Ashdown Dean. Because of the wonderful characters Ms Grimes creates this is yet another great read from her long series of enjoyable, relaxing mysteries.
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BEACHLOVE
3.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTING ENTRY IN AN OTHERWISE GREAT SERIES
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015
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I am a big fan of the Richard Jury series but this one disappointed. First off, it was confusing. It begins with a series of mysterious pet deaths in a small English village and builds to some suspicious deaths of the human variety. I could never figure out what the pet deaths had to do with the story and there were so many characters, many superfluous, that I had to keep going back to remember who people were and what role they played. For example, there is a photograph that figures prominently in the plot and even after finishing the book, I'm not sure who is in the picture, or how it provides the basis for a blackmail scheme that is part of the plot. As far as I could see, the person being blackmailed had little to lose by the picture becoming public. Beyond the confusion factor, what bothered me most about the plot was that it was (spoiler alert) another case of someone hiding their true identity just like the previous book, and even their roles were similar. There was definitely not enough Melrose Plant in this one, and although I find Aunt Agatha annoying, she is a perfect foil for Plant and the way they play off one another is generally very funny. I laugh out loud at some of the comments Plant makes about her, or to her. I don't know about anyone else but I am tired of Polly Praed, the mystery writer, and don't feel like she adds much. The worst part though was the ending. It was so abrupt that I went back and reread the last few pages several times to see if something was missing from my book. I just couldn't believe it was the end. I'm still not exactly sure how some of the plot lines were resolved (I think we were left hanging in some cases) and the conclusion was both depressing and VERY disappointing. Characters, especially regulars, behave in ways that just don't ring true. If I had not read other Richard Jury mysteries, this would be my last. However, I think Grimes is an excellent mystery writer, and a very skilled writer in general. Her character development and plots are definitely first rate. So I'll keep going in the series. But, if you haven't read this one, my advice would be to skip it.
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C. Vignapiano
5.0 out of 5 stars The Deer Leap
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2011
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The Deer Leap

Martha Grimes, Author of the Deer Leap
arrived quickly and on time. The book
was presented as collectable, it certainly
is. The condition is exemplary and was sent
in a sturdy package that did not allow for
damage. I really do recommend this seller
as five stars.
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Slick
5.0 out of 5 stars Grimes Review
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015
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All these 'pre-picked' questions are irrelevant if you're a Martha Grimes/Insp. Jury fan. How 'non-human entity' can you get?
Sorry, this is time consuming with no purpose..........Grimes fan will read/have read the whole series. Others will just say nope! Not a Grimes fan..........end of story.
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SpittinKitten
4.0 out of 5 stars Not my favorite Richard Jury case
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
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Any reader who enjoys a mystery (not so involved that it is more about the author's cleverness than the story) and any reader who loves the British sense of humor can't go wrong with ANY Martha Grimes Richard Jury book. She has written I think 25, and there are only 5 which I haven't read. She is my favorite. This one, however, was my least favorite of all that I've read - not to say it wasn't good - just not the best. The names of all her Richard Jury books are the name of a pub in the story. I love Martha Grimes!
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Silvia Escorel de Moraes
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoy withoutguilt
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2019
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plot characters atmosphere are all irresistible in MarthaGrines’
Richard Jury series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
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The book was indeed in very good condition as advertised.
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Laurence G
2.0 out of 5 stars déçue
Reviewed in France on January 2, 2017
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une fin qui vous laisse sur votre faim!!! Je ne recommanderais pas ce livre de Martha Grimes, naturellement il est difficile d'être génial à chaque production! Never mind!
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Larry Pearson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2016
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Thank you for your fine service. enjoyed The Deer Leap.
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Karin Brixel
5.0 out of 5 stars Martha Grimes "The deer Leap"
Reviewed in Germany on October 24, 2015
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Das ist auch ein Richard Jury Krimi. Da ich einige Richard Jury Bücher noch zu lesen habe, gehört dieses Buch auch zu denen die noch gelesen werden müssen.
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BILL LUCENKIW
4.0 out of 5 stars very good book (contents)
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2022
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came without jacket
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