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A cozy mystery with a dash of romance set in the vibrant world of jazz.
During an interview with reclusive jazz singer Betty Brown, journalist Virginia Farrell is shown priceless tapes from the iconic 1957 Thelonious Monk-John Coltrane gig at the Five Spot. When Betty is found murdered, Virginia is determined to recover the tapes and uncover the truth behind Betty’s death.
In the spirit of Nancy Drew, Virginia teams up with her six-foot blonde roommate to investigate the various suspects. Detective Robert Smith from the Hoboken Police Department joins the case, quickly becoming absorbed by an unsolved murder possibly linked to Betty Brown’s death, as well as an undeniable attraction to Virginia.
Dashiki is a cozy mystery laced with romance, immersing readers in the captivating world of jazz, where musicians, journalists, scholars, and enthusiasts intersect in an entertaining whodunit.
My Review
Dashiki: A Jazz Mystery by Florence Wetzel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An intriguingly written murder mystery set in Hoboken, US, centring on some little-known jazz musicians and a woman whose interest in Jazz finds her amid the investigation.
Virginia Farell is a journalist, and she’s just conducted the most amazing interview of her career after locating Betty Brown, a jazz singer who turned into a recluse.
Brimming with exciting news, she looks forward to helping the singer set things straight, but then is shocked to find out about her death, shortly after their interview.
An interesting story, which taught me a good bit about jazz, as well as a compelling mystery surrounding the sudden death of Betty Brown.
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Author Bio – Florence Wetzel was born 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Her novels include the thriller The Woman Who Went Overboard and the Swedish mystery The Grand Man. She has also authored horror short stories, a book of poems and memoir essays, and co-authored jazz clarinettist Perry Robinson’s autobiography. In July 2024, she published Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss.
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 12, 2025 @ 10:54:57
I’ll have to try to read it! It sounds good!
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Jan 12, 2025 @ 11:24:37
It is!
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