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From the best-selling author of the famous Mrs. Pollifax series comes another delightfully eccentric and sage female sleuth - the exotic Madame Karitska. Although she is a genuine countess, Marina Elena Provovnitchek Gaylord Von Domm Karitska is foremost a psychic. When one of her clients turns up dead, Madame Karitska makes the acquaintance of Detective-Lieutenant Pruden, and an uncanny partnership is born. Madame Karitska forms images with the psychic vibrations she picks up from personal objects. Her shocking visions are at odds with outward appearances and Detective Pruden finds it difficult to believe in them. But as Madame Karitska uses her amazing powers to help him solve case after dangerous case, even the skeptic becomes convinced. With The Clairvoyant Countess, Dorothy Gilman has used her own amazing powers to create a character who is both awe-inspiring and lovable. Ruth Ann Phimister’s keen sense of timing and characterization let you too believe in the wonder that is Madame Karitska.
©1975 Dorothy Gilman Butters (P)1999 Recorded Books
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5 out of 5 stars
By MerylB on 05-29-15

Very very Cozy

First off: WHY exactly is there no "Cozy" subcategory for mysteries in Audible???? Makes me very cranky. I do go outside the genre but there are times that only an actual cozy will do. Have written Audible to suggest they correct this oversight but so far no go. Perhaps others could do the same (hint hint)?

Now, to the book: charming and light, not a real mystery but more like a string of stories with many of the same characters and a bit of an overall arc. Not brilliant or evocative or fabulous writing, but totally the mystery version of comfort food, sweet and soothing, without being too hard to digest. Exactly what you'd expect from Dorothy Gilman, bless her soul.

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4 out of 5 stars
By John S. on 05-03-15

Sorry the sequel's not available

This one had been sitting on my Audible purchased shelf for a while so thought I'd tackle it. Interesting protagonist, and well-crafted stories, and one that might be better heard than read as the narrator does a good job with the voice of Madame Karitsa. Since the sequel isn't available as an audiobook, I've ordered a print copy. Written in the 60's, so folks call from pay phones with urgent messages, as well as mention of a guest bring a "portable television set" to a party for a special viewing (Madame doesn't own one herself).

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By boudoir on 06-05-18

Such fun!

I really didn't want this one to end - lots of intriguing, enigmatic and fun mysteries featuring a beguiling and beautiful clairvoyant living in a normal, rather skeptical American town. All the mysteries blend seamlessly into one glorious novel. Sometimes with a novel which focuses on just one mystery with all its twists and turns, one can easily lose the plot; with this novel, however, I could happily dip in and out. Beautiful narration! I can't imagine that clairvoyants actually pick up so much detail in real life, but who wants real life when they're reading? It was such fun to suspend disbelief! Of course, now I long to have the talents and grace of Mme. Karinska!

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