This is a very enjoyable murder story set in the 1920s. Pip, Granny Phanny and a whole bunch of alliterated characters populate the story of surprisingly strong suspense with equally surprising turns of events.
This is hugely enjoyable and definitely recommended to anyone with a sense of fun and humour.
I loved this book when it was published in parts on the blog and loved it even more re-reading it as a whole in one sitting. Yes, one sitting.
I only now realised just how much work had gone into the individual parts. I often forgot from one week to the next what certain references mean or what they allude to. The novel is hugely enjoyable and a fun read thanks to many quirky expressions, usage of words off the beaten track, fabulous character names and many more delicious ingredients.
The writing is very original and the story line is fun and always manages to surprise you.
That’s in part because of the randomness of the supplies ingredients, but also due to the author’s creative powers.
I’m so glad this was released as novel so I can enjoy the continuity and apprefciate just how well composed this ‘fragmented’ story actually is.
Teagan about the Book
As with the first serial, Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I is a spontaneously written, pantser story. I wrote by the seat of my pants and let the “ingredients” readers sent each week drive a new serial story. This is the “bookized” version of that serial.
This time the Jazz Age setting is Savannah, Georgia where our flapper, Pip, is “sentenced” to live with her grandmother and learn to cook. Pip gets caught up in a layered mystery that includes bootleggers, G-men, and the varied challenges of being a young woman in changing times. She meets new friends, including some animal characters.
If you have not read The Three Things Serial Story, be warned. This adventure contains a bit of a spoiler, but does not go into detail about it.
Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I is available through and Amazon and Create Space. If you don’t have a Kindle, Amazon also offers a free app that will let you read Kindle books on your computer or other device. The purchase links are below. But first, here’s a snippet.
In my imagination, a young Lucille Ball would play Pip.
Purchase Links
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Author Bio
Image by Chris Graham
Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene, a southerner by birth, was “enchanted” by the desert southwest of the USA when she moved there. Now a resident of a major east coast city, she longs to return to those enchanting lands.
Teagan had always devoured fantasy novels of every type. Then one day there was no new book readily at hand for reading — so she decided to write one. And she hasn’t stopped writing since.
Her work is colored by her experiences in both the southern states and the southwest. Teagan most often writes in the fantasy genre, but she also writes 1920s stories and Steampunk. Her blog “Teagan’s Books” contains serial stories written according to “things” from viewers.
You can also visit me at:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Teagan-Riordain-Geneviene/e/B00HHDXHVM
Twitter: https://twitter.com/teagangeneviene
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teagangeneviene
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Thanks, Christoph. I also enjoyed the original serial and have this on my soon-to-be-read list. Looking forward to it!
Thanks for commenting, Olga. I’m delighted you enjoyed the first book. I cherish the review you did of it. Have a great new week. You’re the cat’s meow!
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Christoph, wow! What a wonderful surprise. You have really gotten my workweek off to a pos-i-lutely fantastic start! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the book-ized version.
Now, excuse me while a crow like a rooster and share this everywhere.
You’re the cat’s pajamas!
I’m glad it helped your work week off to a good start. Mondays always need that extra infusion, I found when I worked 9-5 jobs.
Thanks a lot for going through the trouble of releasing the serial this way. It’s a real treat.
Huge Hugs!
sos
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Wow — what a way to start my week! Thanks to Christoph Fischer for this wonderful review of my 1920s novel, “Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I”.
I hope you’ll click over and say hello to Christoph.
I enjoy reading Teagan’s books and stories on her blog. It takes me into a different world and I like that.
Totally agree Gerlinde. 🙂
You are so kind Gerlinde. That is music to my ears. Hugs
Christof, a great review of Teagan’s book. An impressive stylized portrait picture, too. I love her creative writing and have the book to enjoy the series again and again. Christine
Thanks Christine. Totally agree 🙂
Christine I blush! Heartfelt thanks for these encouraging words. Hugs!
Wonderful review! Have this one in my TBR and hoping to get to it in the next couple of weeks. Always a fan of Teagan’s writing.
Thanks Teri 🙂
I’m pos-i-lutely flattered Teri. Thanks for your encouraging words. Hugs
What a wonderful review for Teagan’s book. Congrats Teagan. 🙂 xx
❤
I’m thrilled Debby. Thank you. Hugs!
Welcome Teag. 🙂 x
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Christoph Fischer has written a great review of Teagan Geneviene’s book MURDER AT THE BIJOU.
Thanks Suzanne. Hugs!
Great book!
Great review, Christoph. Teagan is a magical writer. 🙂
You are the berries for visiting both blogs Diana. Hugs
Great review…love Teagan’s writing and glad to see the support!!
Kirt you are the cat’s meow! Thanks:)
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You’re the bee’s knees for reblogging this, Grant. Huge thanks!
Just the idea of alliterated character names has me chuckling. This looks well worth a squiz.
Thanks Grant. It is worth it. And thanks for the re-blog 🙂
The names were a big part of the fun for me in writing the serial versions. In a later serial I had a group of four evil characters (who were introduced together). Partly to help me keep up with them, but also for fun, I did their names in consecutive alphabetical order… It took some thinking. 😉
A wonderful review of this book.
Thank you 🙂
Robbie, I so appreciate your support. You’re the cat’s pajamas!