Louises Gamble (A Louise Pearlie Mystery)

I made a salary that would have been a fantasy a year ago. I no longer relied on my parents for a roof over my head. I no longer felt the pressure to remarry after Bill had died in order to get out of my parents' house.

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But I wanted more. I wanted to use all my brains, not just the part that knew the alphabet! Louise's observes wartime Washington, with its secrets. She's the eyewitness to food rationing, clothes rationing, and the other conditions caused by war. Each time Sarah R.

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Shaber shakes up Louise Pearlie's life, she shakes loose another little-known episode in history. Each time I read one of Shaber's books, I'm eager for the next mystery and history lesson. Louise Pearlie is a courageous woman supporting herself and her country at a crucial time in history. And, each of her adventures takes readers deeper into history. I'm already waiting for the sequel to Louise's Gamble. In Louise Pearlie's world, it's only There's so much more war and suspense to come. I hope there's so much more of Louise Pearlie as well.

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Louise Erdrich Signed Books. Louise Erdrich Books with Dust Jacket. Enjoyed the story, the plot, and the ending! May 25, Kathy rated it really liked it. I have a soft spot for all books with a WWII theme. Nov 16, Peggy rated it liked it Shelves: Another good book in the Louise Pearlie historical mystery series. A quick, enjoyable read. The series takes place in Washington D. This episode finds Louise mixed up with an espionage case that involves the Mafia. What I liked most: The author seems to have done extensive research into what it must have been like to live in Washington D.

Louise is a very likeab Another good book in the Louise Pearlie historical mystery series. Louise is a very likeable main character and the other characters, who were also in the first book, are interesting. The discrimination that is shown to people of color and also women is realistically presented. As much as I love Louise, I was only able to give this 3 stars as the espionage plotline seemed very rushed and at times, imo, wasn't as believable as the plotline from the first book. Even so, I'll be looking forward to reading the 3rd book in the series once it's available at our library.

Jun 22, Karen rated it really liked it. I've been a WWII history buff for many years but know very little about the home front miseries and rationing that went on. Along with learning more about this background, the behind-the-scenes dealings of almost everyone in Washington, D.

I'm enjoying reading about how this North Carolina girl left the fish farm and moved to the big city, getting into dangerous situations and ge Another nice entry into the WWII home front mystery series by Sarah R. I'm enjoying reading about how this North Carolina girl left the fish farm and moved to the big city, getting into dangerous situations and getting out of them.

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The series would be a great beach read! This was such a fun read. In this one, Louise gets a bit of real spy training, has her own contact and potential asset, and gets a bit wrapped up with the Mafia. I'm so thankful to be a woman in instead of There was no more mention of Louise's BFF and kids in Malta, which seemed strange since they were the focal point of the previous story, and Louise's landlady has a new last name.

It didn't r This was such a fun read. It didn't really detract from my enjoyment of this book, though. Jun 23, Dawna rated it liked it. Because I was in the mood for a quick read, this was satisfying. Feb 17, Patricia Gulley rated it it was amazing.

I couldn't stop reading, I so enjoy the adventures of Louise. A small town girl, who doesn't care for that small town, living with her parents and following the norms of the day heads off to be a government girl during WW2.

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This time Louise is a go-between. Fortunately there is another book on the horizon. Enjoyable tale of espionage and murder in Washington I love that the protagonist is a "government girl" working for the OSS. Louise shows initiative and courage as she seeks to find out why her friend has been murdered. May 22, Susan rated it really liked it. Louise Pearlie is contacted at her knitting circle by a young refugee who has information she wants passed along.

The book is very well researched — the role of the mafia during the war is particularly fascinating. Louise is a terrific character in an intriguing story. Mar 12, Katie rated it it was amazing. Another great cozy historical mystery from Sarah Shaber. I get caught up in this series very quickly. There are interesting characters and I enjoy reading about this time period the Second World War.

Not a deep or difficult read, but a pleasant way to pass some hours. Louise is a likable, gutsy protagonist. Turns out she is planning to give them the name of a spy on the NY docks, but she is found dead after she returns from meeting her con I get caught up in this series very quickly.

Turns out she is planning to give them the name of a spy on the NY docks, but she is found dead after she returns from meeting her contact in NY. Louise is told to stay off the case, but she needs to find out what happened to her friend. Apr 28, Julie Raynor added it. I like the character of Louise to give book 3 a try. Feb 28, Robin Hammond rated it liked it.

Very well researched and an entertaining read. Jun 27, M. Edwards rated it it was ok. I think I'm only reading this series at this point because I'm a completist. And I borrowed them all from the library.