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Betty Hechtman

    Dès ses premièresécriture dans les journaux d'école à la création de communiqués de presse et de propositions télévisuelles, cette auteure a toujours été animée par le désir d'écrire. Sa carrière polyvalente comprend la publication d'essais et de nouvelles dans divers journaux et magazines importants. Une profonde fascination pour le crochet a évolué pour devenir un thème central dans ses romans, où elle tisse habilement des histoires à la fois captivantes et empreintes du charme unique de cet artisanat.

    Murder Ink
    Yarn to Go
    Writing a Wrong
    Making It Write
    Sentenced to Death
    A Tangled Yarn
    • When Veronica Blackstone is asked to write the copy for The Friends of Hyde Park's annual garden tour, she never expected to get involved in a violent death. But that's exactly what happens when author, Landon Donte, is found dead in a suspected suicide during a dinner to highlight the tour. But Veronica can sniff out murder and soon on the case!

      Sentenced to Death2023
      3,7
    • Making It Write

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Maeve Winslow hires Veronica Blackstone to help write her memoirs. Maeve is the wife of a famous artist, and claims there's a surprise at the conclusion of the book that may be about his work. Before Maeve can reveal the truth to anyone, she's found dead. Can Veronica unravel the clues hidden within the memoir to discover who the killer is?

      Making It Write2022
      3,7
    • Tony Richards hires Veronica Blackstone to write love letters for him, despite seemingly not needing her help. After he's found dead, the police reveal his name was Ted Roberts and believe he was killed during a robbery gone wrong. Veronica isn't convinced. Why did he lie about his name? Who were the letters for? Veronica's determined to find out.

      Writing a Wrong2021
      3,7
    • Murder Ink

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      "Veronica Blackstone is a writer for hire. Be it love letters, biographies, resumes or wedding vows, Veronica has you covered. Her latest assignment is writing a celebration of life book for the funeral of one-time client Rachel Ross who tragically died one year after her wedding. While researching Rachel's life, Veronica finds the information surrounding the circumstances of her death to be shrouded in mystery. No one quite knows what happened and her prominent family are more concerned with their image than the truth. Was Rachel's life as perfect as it seemed or was there something dark going on? Was her fall an accident, deliberate or something else? In celebrating the life of Rachel, Veronica is determined to get to the bottom of her death."-- Back cover

      Murder Ink2020
      3,4
    • A Tangled Yarn

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Betty Hechtman knits up murder and mayhem in the latest in the national bestselling Yarn Retreat Mystery series. Casey Feldstein has her hands full with preparations at the Vista Del Mar hotel on the scenic Monterey Peninsula as another yarn retreat begins. The retreaters will be thrown for a loop this time, learning the trendy art of arm knitting and finger crocheting. But not everyone is enthusiastic about trying something new, and Casey is forced to come up with an alternative craft for her less adventurous pupils. Things go from worst to worsted when a travel writer from a neighboring retreat group is found dead in his room among a sea of feathers. When one of the owners of Vista Del Mar pleads for help, Casey gets hooked into the case and must unravel a delicate skein of secrets to catch a killer. INCLUDES KNITTING PATTERNS AND A RECIPE!

      A Tangled Yarn2017
      3,7
    • Yarn to Go

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Set in a charming yarn retreat, the story introduces a vibrant community of crafters who bond over their love for knitting and crocheting. As the retreat unfolds, a mystery emerges when a participant is found dead, throwing the event into chaos. The protagonist, an avid yarn enthusiast, must navigate the intricate relationships and secrets within the group to uncover the truth. Themes of friendship, creativity, and the complexities of human connections weave through this engaging whodunit, making it a delightful read for mystery lovers and craft enthusiasts alike.

      Yarn to Go2013
      3,7