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Emperor Norton's Ghost (Fremont Jones Mysteries) | 
 enlarge | Author: Dianne Day
Publisher: Bantam USA
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 916528
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 336
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 1
ISBN: 0553580787
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780553580785
ASIN: 0553580787
Publication Date: December 31, 1999
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 TERRIBLE August 25, 1999
I bought this book mainly for the title (I used to live in San Francisco). What a disappointment - it had no plot, the characters were uninteresting and undeveloped, and it just pointlessly went on and on and on... Needless to say, I'll never buy another Dianne Day book.
 Better than Bohemian Murders but still lacking June 29, 1999
The first two books I found interesting and really enjoyed Fremont Jones. I again found the relationship between Fremont and Michael lacking. Didn't even really necessary to include him in the book. He really didn't add anything to the story. I really enjoyed the introduction of the two new characters very much. How somehow they will stay around and have more development in the future. I was a little disappointed since I already think that I can tell what the story of the next in the series will be comprised of. Seemed very obvious to me. I found the plot lacking and at times again boring, the supernatural plot could have been interesting, but dragged and the ending seemed too incredible to believe. I bought this one in hardcover think I will have to wait in the future to read about Fremont's further adventures,( since I am interested in her characture and the period) until it is released in paperback
Worth reading, but looking forward to the next one May 25, 1999
Having read all the books in this series, I will continue to do so but this one was a bit lacking. The characters are still intriguing but I think the relationship between Fremont and Michael needs to be finetuned. Fremont's reasons, or perhaps emotions, are not ringing true as to why she won't marry Michael. The plot revolves around seances and the spiritual world which were very important in that era and a wonderful foundation for a mystery. However, the details of the plot were loosely constructed and loosely solved. Michael's dealings with the spy world and Russia are mentioned and would be a great source for the next mystery embroiling Fremont and Michael together.
Loose Strings December 4, 1998
Although I thoroughly enjoyed Miss Jones, the fast paced writing and historical details, I found too many loose strings that nagged at me after concluding this book! Why not use Frances' talent to diagnosis her father? Why not involve Jeremy McFadden in the illegal dealing of William Van Sant? Many concurrent plot lines were left surprisingly undeveloped. I only hope in the next novel some of these strings will be tied up!
A disappointing entry in an otherwise stellar series. November 30, 1998
I really enjoy the Fremont Jones series, particularly the characters and the historical setting. But the plotline of this book was simply too thin. Dianne Day has fallen into the lazy mystery writer's trap - the solution to the case is "The murderer was a lunatic!" The reader plods through myriad clues and tangents only to have everything suddenly wrapped up in one swift, unconvincing chapter.I also fear that the Fremont Jones character is losing some authenticity. She is an atypically progressive woman for the time period, yet everyone who meets her seems to love her. Everything she does/attempts works out just perfectly (i.e., her guise as a man - so successful that her own lover doesn't recognize her), and her every problem solves itself easily (i.e., her money situation). I much preferred the Fremont of the first two books - a woman who was struggling to make ends meet, to find her way in the big city. She seems to have lost some humanity. I hope that the next installment in this series shows Dianne Day returning to form and giving us the Fremont Jones we want to read about.
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