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An Aria of Omens (Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Patrice Greenwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 821 ratings
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A cop at the opera...

Wisteria Tearoom owner Ellen Rosings coaxes Detective Tony Aragón to go with her to the Santa Fe Opera, but the magnificent performance of Tosca ends in disaster. In bizarre counterpoint to the opera’s plot, the leading man is murdered in his dressing room, and Tony must rush to secure the crime scene. Ellen is left to comfort Vi Benning, a former server at the tearoom who is now an apprentice at the Opera and a protégée of the slain singer.

No opera aficionado, Tony turns to Ellen for help navigating the world in which he must now conduct an investigation. At the same time, Ellen is coping with a sudden, mysterious jump in business at the tearoom. Her problems are eclectic:

...Who killed the famous baritone?
...What do the antique letters she’s found have to do with the tearoom’s resident ghost?
...And will she and Tony ever find time for a normal date?

This cozy mystery is the third in the Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries series.
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    Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries
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Patrice Greenwood was born and raised in New Mexico, and remembers when dusty dogs rolled in the Santa Fe plaza. She has been writing fiction for over twenty years. She loves afternoon tea, old buildings, gourmet tailgating at the opera, and solving puzzles. Her popular Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries are informed by many of these interests. She is presently collapsed on her chaise longue, planning the next book in the series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L8LCAJY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evennight Books/Book View Café (June 23, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2993 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
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Patrice Greenwood was born and raised in New Mexico, and remembers when the Santa Fe Plaza was home to more dusty dogs than trendy art galleries. She has been writing fiction longer than she cares to admit, perpetrating over twenty published novels in various genres. She uses a different name for each genre, thus enabling her to pretend she is a Secret Agent.

She loves afternoon tea, old buildings, gourmet tailgating at the opera, ghost stories, costumes, and solving puzzles. Her popular Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries are colored by many of these interests. She is presently collapsed on her chaise longue, sipping Wisteria White tea and planning the next book in the series.

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Julie Gaskill
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon needs a ten star rating for this novel.
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
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If Amazon offered a ten star rating this book would receive that from me. Just as I was finishing 'An Aria of Omens', Book 3 in the 'Wisteria Tearoom Mystery Series', I was delighted in seeing a fourth book coming out this July. I'm so looking forward to that date. Ellen, owner of the tearoom, is witty, sophisticated and clever, but still manages to be likeable. Detective Tony Aragon is clever, handsome, and driven, but still extremely likeable. I'm looking forward to a 'happily ever after' ending between these two endearing people. Thanks for such a wonderful escape from reality. Julie Gaskill-Amazon Author.
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cherimcg
4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful, well mannered series.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2015
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I'm enjoying this series very much and I'm looking forward to reading more of these books. It must be difficult for an author to come up with plausible ways for the main character to be involved in a murder investigation without looking like Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote. Love the tearoom and the secondary characters. I do wish Ms. Greenwood had a better editor, though. I've caught several mistakes that are annoying. SPOILER ALERT!! At their first lunch, Tony mentions his grandparents losing their home in the 70s when he was very little. Ellen thinks about that time and remembers she was very young in the 70s herself. But in a later book, Tony asks Ellen when she graduated from high school, and she replies 2005. Which would make her birth year 1987. And Tony is only a few years older than she. And again, Aunt Nat's first husband's name is Hal in the first book and Stephen in the third book. And I agree with the reviewers who mention that Ellen often treats Tony unfairly. But since he isn't aware of this, as she usually just thinks these things, they won't damage their relationship. And for a modern, young couple, they are certainly taking things slowly, romantically. Ellen enjoys kissing Tony and holding onto him on his motorcycle, but she's glad when he leaves or can't stay. Let's resolve this soon, please. I'm waiting for the fourth book to be released in July. Maybe then we'll find out where Tony lives.
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PattiD
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
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Delightful mystery. As a tea drinker, I love the tearoom setting. I only wish there was a tearoom near my home, though not with a side of murder. The characters continue to grow more defined. As a fan, I also like how Ms Greenwood mentions Miss Manners. This is again a fast read; this one took me three days as I was busy and didn't have much time to read. And, I've purchased book 4 already.
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M. Houdek
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016
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When I saw this book on sale, I had to buy it. As a life-long opera fan, I can never resist a book with an opera setting. I found it only fairly interesting. It could have been a bit better if faster paced without so much repetition about making pots of tea, or going to "my suite" Even when I lived in our B&B, I never referred to it as my "suite." Seemed kind of unnatural. Also, the opera references weren't always that accurate. Scarpia is a leading character in Tosca, but I don't think ever considered to be the male star over Cavaradossi. Silly things that only an opera nut would know or care about. I didn't feel I got to know the main character at all, but then realized that this is book three, so that's my fault. I don't know if I have can bring myself to read the other books in the series, unless, of course, they're on sale for a small price. Oh yes, one more thing: the ending was dumb. I could't believe it when I turned the page and it was just recipes.
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Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2014
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I've read all three of the Wisteria Tearoom series. They are lots of fun and very easy to read.
The Santa Fe setting is true to the actual city. ( Having spent many years here, I know exactly where each location description is.)
I love the way the characters are fleshed out enough to feel you know them and plots are not the usual run of the mill cozy mystery plots.
I'm anxious for Book 4 to be published.
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CBI
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, relaxing read
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
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I've have quite enjoyed and continue to enjoy this series. This one had a weak start, I think, but after the first couple of chapters, it perked up and became an entrancing and intriguing mystery. I had some trouble keeping the various opera performers straight--almost too many--but that's more my own memory shortfalls late in the day when I finally get to read for fun.

Others have commented on the suddenness of the ending. While I would have preferred a bit more information on the second murder, the way it was done was *realistic*. In other words, the police and others acted like they do in real life, which is something I appreciate and too often missing.

I must be getting enured to the ghost of Capt. Dusenberry, as it felt less objectionable this go-around. I suspect that most readers, however, will like the light touch the author brings to the haunted home and teahouse.

I'll definitely be continuing with the series.
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GT
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good series
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
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I am really enjoying reading this series. The mysteries are veruy well done. The writing is great and the plot moves along at a good pace. There are funny parts too. I really like getting to know all the characters. I never knew much about tea or tearooms, so I am learning a lot about the subject. Gosh, the food sounds wonderful. The author is so descriptive about Santa Fe too. It's almost like being there. It sounds like an interesting place to visit.
I can't wait to get to the next book in the series.
Thank you for the great read!
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Lorna Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Opera and Murder Come Together
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
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I binge read the three books in this series. A friend recommended the books, but I'd have been sold just from the covers. Gorgeous! SPOILER ALERT: This book is darker than the other two. One of the tea room's own is a victim. (And one of my favorite characters...) I didn't feel that the motivation for one of the murders was totally explained. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the setting and characters. The relationship between the principals still seems a bit juvenile and old-fashioned. But I am glad the story of the ghost is being revealed. It's not perfect, but still better than many books available today.
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A R G
5.0 out of 5 stars A Glimpse Into New Mexico
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2023
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This is the first book of the series that I have read and I now find that I'll have to go back to the beginning to see where it all began.
The New Mexico background does much to increase the reader's interest as does the details of the opera scene.
The details of the Tearoom I really enjoyed because it is the type of place that would find me a frequent visitor
The mystery itself was sufficiently convoluted to involve my interest. However, I would have liked a little more detail in the wrap up to the investigation
Having said that, I very much look forward to reading all the books in the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tony and Ellen are back
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2020
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Love the mysteries and have the whole series on my kindle and the novella's love Tony and Ellen's relationship and all the staff in the tearoom was sorry Vi got killed as she was part of the tearoom
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sneaky reader
5.0 out of 5 stars this was a fantastic read, and even the not so happy ending ...
Reviewed in Australia on November 24, 2014
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this was a fantastic read, and even the not so happy ending wa s well written and I hope there are more of these books.
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maggie moo
4.0 out of 5 stars Afternoon tea and murder, anyone?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2017
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A great idea to blend an old-fashioned tea shop with a murder or two. Interesting characters and dastardly deeds with a recipe thrown in! Add an attractive detective and a ghost and Ms Greenwood is on to a winner. This title is set around Tosca at the Santa Fe opera. Very readable
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Geraldine Symington
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2016
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A light summer read nicely written
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