I received both an email and a blog comment a few days ago from Carolyn asking about Clarissa Watson. The gist of the letters is as follows:
“I haven’t noticed any mention of an excellent mystery author, CLARISSA WATSON. She wrote a series of books featuring painter and art expert Persis Willum. The books are intelligent and fun, so much so that I re-read them about every 5 years! Please give them a try if you like international intrigue and a heroine who loves art. I only wish she had written more of them.” AND “Do you have any suggestions on finding another author like Clarissa Watson? She wrote a series of sophisticated, witty mysteries featuring portrait painter and art expert Persis Willum in the 80’s. They are great books…”
Unfortunately, I haven’t read any novels written by Clarissa Watson, so I really can’t begin to suggest authors who are similar to her. I will be adding a page dedicated to her on the site, though.
The reason for this blog::: Are any of you familiar with Clarissa Watson, and if so, do you know of any authors who are similar to her? I would love to hear from you… via comment or letter.
Thanks a lot… I know that we can make this a cozier world if we want…
bailey says
Sometimes I get annoyed at characters in a book when they do things that no one would really do. In one book, a 60+ year old woman broke into a house in the middle of the night to look for evidence, even though the people were home. Now who in their right mind would do that? That’s when I get annoyed and move on to another author for awhile.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
You are kinder than I am, Bailey!
When an author pulls that type of idiotic plot-line… I move on to another author FOR EVER! I just can’t tolerate cheap stunts like that… I know I have said this before… There are just too many authors out there who are good…
Carolyn says
I’ve just come across an author that was unknown to me: Frances Shelley Wees. I found “M’Lord, I Am Not Guilty” at a library sale and it’s a great book. Lots of suspense and the characters are intelligent, which I like. The focus is almost stolen from the main character (Helen Graham) by someone else named Jane Merrill. These books were published in the 50s so now I have to hunt down the others and see if they are just as good…Stayed up half the night with this one.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Carolyn, thank you for telling us about Frances Shelley Wees. I’m not familiar with her books.