Comments on: The Ivy Beasley Mysteries

By: Ann Purser

Ann Purser — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:12:06 +0000

So glad you approve of Ivy`s first detective venture! I was interested to hear about your mother`s last years. My own mother was just the same. She had been the head of an infants school, and used to ordering people (children) about. She said very clearly that she did not want to live with me after my father died and suggested an old folks home nearby. When she got there, she reorganised them, made good friends with a lovely man who swapped nostalgic stories with her, and having brought her treasures with her, she put a notice on her shelf written in a shaky hand, saying `DO NOT DUST`……..

More Ivy in the pipeline – look out for The Measby Murder Enquiry. Ann

By: Kathy Granquist

Kathy Granquist — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:41:34 +0000

I’ve read and enjoyed all the Lois Meade series. Then was so pleased to see the new Ivy Beasley mystery novel. Very glad to read that you have another “Ivy” one coming soon. I loved your comments through Roy about the elderly needing to feel needed! I took care of my mother and father the last 10 years of their lives. My mother was very much like Ivy – strong willed and intelligent. Her failing health stole her independence from her, but not her mind. She would ask me what she could do for me & I would smile and say nothing mom. After reading your words, I wish i could go back & respect her desire to be more involved in life. Thanks for the reminder that we all want to be needed. Please continue to share those feelings through your Ivy.

By: Ann Purser

Ann Purser — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:36:11 +0000

Dear Laura -

Thanks so much for your great message! So glad you liked my oddly assorted characters – Ivy Beasley has been popular ever since she first turned up in the Round Ringford series, and would, I am sure, be delighted to know that people are still interested ….

The next Ivy Beasley enquiry is in the pipeline, and I expect will be out early next year. If I can get an exact date, I will post it on my website. Meanwhile, happy reading. Best wishes, Ann.

By: Laura Hinds

Laura Hinds — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:44:09 +0000

Dear Ann,

I’ve just finished “The Hangman’s Row Enquiry” and want to congratulate you on a wonderful book! I enjoyed every chapter, page and word!

The mystery was very well crafted, the characters unique and most of them endearing. Your descriptions of their surroundings, their thoughts and feelings and life in a small community had me feeling as though I were right there in their midst.

I look forward most anxiously to the next book in the series! Is there a release date yet?

By: Ann Purser

Ann Purser — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:49:58 +0000

Thanks for your really nice message! It is so good to have approval for a new series, and Ivy seems to be going down well. The next one, The Measby Murder Enquiry, is in the pipeline, as is a new Lois story. Happy reading! Ann

By: Linda Lynch

Linda Lynch — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

I have enjoyed the Lois Meade books and have all but the last one. BUT I absolutely LOVED “The Hangman’s Row Enquiry.” I just finished reading it 10 minutes ago and can hardly wait for the next one in this series. Absolutely delightful.

Linda Lynch

By: Ann Purser

Ann Purser — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:44:10 +0000

An innocent addiction, Winston B.! I`m so pleased you`re enjoying the books – more of Lois and Ivy to come, with favourite characters and some new ones. Happy reading!

By: Winston B.

Winston B. — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:42:00 +0000

Hi Ann,
I’ve been a fan of you books for a couple of years now, having come across one of the Round Ringford series in a secondhand bookshop. Ever since then, I’ve become addicted. I always enjoy ‘series’ books that have continuing characters, so Lois, Ivy et all are always welcome ‘guests’. I look forward to many more visits with them and anxiously await their next mysterious adventure. Many thanks for lots of enjoyable hours reading your books.

Winston B
Kitchener, ON, Canada

By: Ann Purser

Ann Purser — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:10:24 +0000

Avril – Just the weather for an afternoon in the garden with Ivy! AP

By: Ann Purser

Ann Purser — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:08:52 +0000

Thanks for your message, Rob. Glad you enjoyed Tragedy at Two. I`ll think of you and ration the ducks and the gels in future! Have a happy time with Ivy. Best wishes – Ann P