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Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1)
Shakespeare's Landlord - Lily Bard, Bk 1
Author: Charlaine Harris
Lily Bard is a loner. Other than the day-to-day workings of her cleaning and errand-running service, she pays little attention to the town around her. But when her landlord is murdered, Lily is singled out as the prime suspect, and proving her innocence will depend on finding the real killer in quiet, secretive Shakespeare.
ISBN-13: 9780312144159
ISBN-10: 0312144156
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 218
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 39 ratings
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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bookaddicted avatar reviewed Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1) on + 131 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
I admit that I found this book hard to get into in the beginning. Lily and her actions puzzled me until Harris explains her background and why she is the way she is. After that I was able to warm up to the character and able to enjoy the book. First book of a series I will continue to read.
reviewed Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
Those of you who know Charlaine Harris' other books will not be disappointed. The series isn't as fun as the Southern Vampire books, but the quality of the writing remains. First in the series.
dloris87 avatar reviewed Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I agree with some of the other reviews, at first this was hard to get into. Then it found a groove. I was completely caught up in the story and the characters. I loved the Sookie Stackhouse series that Charlaine Harris wrote and this book is a great beginning. I think I might be addicted to another series!
JessicaRabbit avatar reviewed Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1) on + 110 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
My first Charlaine Harris book and I really enjoyed it. I couldn't figure out who the killer was and usually I am good at picking the person out before the end of the book. A very good read.

** edited to add, I perfer this series to her Sookie Stackhouse series. **
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Helpful Score: 4
Not your run of the mill amateur detective--not one bit of perkiness.
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reviewed Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1) on + 52 more book reviews
Love this series by Charlaine Harris! It's funny and different and very interesting. Wasn't sure at first but now this whole set is on my keeper bookshelf. Definitely worth the credit!
danielleraybuck avatar reviewed Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1) on + 76 more book reviews
Really complex storyline with a great twist at the end and a wonderful cast of characters. I'll be reading more...
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Loved it!!!
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A quick and fun read. Very much in the style of all her other books, the characters are quirky and quite southern. Those who loved the Sookie Stackhouse novels will enjoy sitting down with this for a couple of days.
urrican avatar reviewed Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, Bk 1) on + 62 more book reviews
First in the Lily Bard series -- Lily cleans houses in Shakespeare, Arkansas, and finds more than just dirty floors!
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Some pretty gruesome descriptions but a good read.

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