Faux Finished: An Interior Design Mystery

This book was very well put together it was a nice read. You could finish it front to back in a single day and prbably will becuase u will not be able to put it down.

I love mysteries. I was recovering from surgery and was looking for something to read. I wanted something that was light and easy to read but enjoyable and fun to read too. This hit that target. I loved the little Indiana town. I really like the character Jean (the mother). She seemed real and a very down to earth person. I think this would make a nice series of books. I will be looking for another book from Ms. Marberg.

Jean Hastings always believed that she'd be happy once her children were out of the house, and she could devote her time to her beloved husband, Charles, a retired investment banker, and her fuzzy Keeshond friend, Pesty, along with hobbies that would please her for a change. Sure, not having to drive her offspring to various school activities, and sports practices is nice, but Jean is surprised to realize that she is actually suffering from...empty-nest syndrome. Suddenly, the change that she once craved has left her feeling unneeded and depressed. Charlie, happy with his discovery of golf - even though he manages to lose just about every game he plays - thinks that Jean needs something new to keep her occupied. A hobby, of sorts, that will take her mind off of being lonely. So he proposes an idea...she should turn her love of interior design into a business. After all, she has the know-how and the knack of the industry, and could really help out her Seville, Indiana neighbors with her knowledge of art deco, and whimsical furnishings. Enlisting the help of her daughter, Jean Jr., the two Jean's open up their workshop - Designer Jeans - and begin taking jobs throughout their hometown, as well as the greater part of Indianapolis. With their business well underway, they begin their quest for flea market bargains and treasures. When they land a job to redo the Sleepy Hollow Country Club's dining room, however, the Jean's throw all caution to the wind, and dive headfirst into their new assignment. Jean senior has always longed to turn the bland, old-fashioned dining room into something splendid that would truly make people's heads turn, and, with the help of Jean Jr., along with a perfect color scheme, and some well-placed decorations, the two Jean's are able to accomplish their task of turning the Country Club's dining room into a place of Art Deco splendor. But, on opening night of the newly refurbished dining room, the club's manager, Harrison Fowler, rises to make a toast, only to fall down dead - a series of gurgling sounds emitting from his lifeless body. Jean would simply write the death off as nothing more than a normal casualty. But, considering Harrison is the second person to kick the bucket in less than a week - the first being Harmon Brinker, owner of the local bookstore, The Book Cellar - Jean suspects foul play. Sticking her nose where it certainly doesn't belong, Jean begins doing a bit of digging into the mysterious deaths of two of Seville's prominent residents, and instantly turns up some interesting - if not altogether surprising - info. The only question Jean seems to keep stumbling upon, however, is how, exactly, the two deaths are connected; and why either one was committed. Now, in between searching for makeshift patterns, and elaborate color schemes for her next big project, Jean finds herself smack dab in the middle of a good, old-fashioned murder mystery. But, if she's not careful, she could find herself in a position most d

What an enjoyable read! I adored Jean and her daugher, Jean Junior and found their small town of Seville, Indiana thoroughly enchanting. I can't wait for the next one.

What a great book. I'm looking forward to the next book from Peg Marberg!!!! Peg Doyle