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BOTTOM LINE: An early work, this first novel of Mullers second series is decently plotted and has fairly good characters, but is unfortunately predictable all the way through. The Chicana second-in-command of a folk art museum finds herself caught in a web of deceit, embezzlement, and murder, and the handsome Anglo cop working on the case thinks shes the killer. Not Mullers best, but intriguing especially if, as do I, you like to follow an authors growth and changes in style through the years. Elena Oliverez has come a long way - the granddaughter of an illiterate field worker, shes now the Assistant Director of The Museum of Mexican Arts in Santa Barbara. Their big opening day celebration is nearly upon them, and shes very busy, especially since most of the staff seems to be untrained and ill-mannered, and not much help, especially aesthetically, including her boss the museums director. But most of the workers are willing, and shes hopeful the opening will go well. Alas, it most decidedly does not, as a VIP donor at the last minute wants to include a particularly horrible, incredibly kitschy Tree of Life, and the museum director overrules Elena and allows it to be set up in a place of honor. They have a quite loud altercation and things are not comfortable between them, but it gets worse - he is found murdered right by the exhibit (during the opening) and Elena was the only one who had access to that gallery at the time of his death. A few stereotypes, but Elena is likable, her Mother is sharp and interesting, and the interactions among the staff members are intriguing. Unfortunately at times theres a strident tone that overwhelms the good plotting, reflective of the late 1970s-early 1980s period in which it was written perhaps. It doesnt spoil the story much, but does serve to date it rather badly. A what was at the time very innovative attempt at an ethnic female detective story that almost works, and is fairly entertaining despite its flaws and current-day familiarity. Not quite a fem-jep suspenser, not quite a look at a to-me alternative culture, I liked meeting Elena and look forward to the second in series THE LEGEND OF THE SLAIN SOLDIERS, 1985. Upon reflection, its amazing how much Muller and Pronzini have learned from each other as writers over the years, and its fascinating watching them each develop.[note: I read the Curley large print, which has an unfortunate cover - looks as though the artist didnt read the story, and the blurb on the back gives most of the plot away! One, er. two of my Pet Peeves.]
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