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Mrs. Malory and a Time to Die: A Sheila Malory Mystery
by Hazel HoltSheila Malory's old friends Charlie and Jo Hamilton run a popular riding school in the quiet English town of Taviscombe. When Charlie is found dead in his stables from a blow to the head-with only his horses as witnesses to his final moments- the entire community is shaken. Especially since Charlie's is just the first in a series of shocking and suspicious deaths. Mrs. Malory is on the case, but the trail of clues, from an unlucky horseshoe to a lethal electric fence, proves to be anything but a smooth ride.
Mrs. Malory and the Delay of Execution: A Sheila Malory Mystery
by Hazel HoltWhen the veteran teacher Margaret Hood dies suddenly of a diabetic reaction, Mrs. Sheila Malory, a British writer, takes on the job of a substitute English teacher at Blakeneys, a prestigious girls' school. Her job is to prepare five girls in the English Seventh for their A-level exams. Nervous about the job when she first arrives at Blakeneys, Mrs. Malory soon finds herself relaxing and enjoying her teaching in the classroom. Shortly after the beginning of the school year, the custodian finds the head of the school dead. The death is thought to be accidental but is still investigated by the police because of its strange nature. Because of Mrs. Malory's superb detective qualities, she is asked by the inspector of the local police to become involved in the case and to gather the facts about the death. Since Sheila is a relative stranger at the school, she has no problem gaining access to her peers and students. Because she does not know them, her coworkers think that she is curious when she asks them questions concerning their lives, in general, and the murder, in particular. Through her inquiries, Sheila learns that rivalries exist among the faculty, and that some of the students have deep emotional problems. It is only when the end of term arrives that the unpleasant truth is finally exposed. Hazel Holt's story shows the genteel style of the traditional British mystery. The setting of the story is picturesque, and the characters are refined, well mannered, and react to the murder in a calm and controlled way. Holt presents Sheila, the protagonist, as a mature and likable character who shows empathy and warmth to her peers and to her students. The plot is simple to understand and the twist at the end gives the plot its vitality.
Mrs. Malory and the Fatal Legacy: A Sheila Malory Mystery
by Hazel HoltWhen an old friend of Mrs. Sheila Malory invites her to a Writer of the Year party, Sheila feels she cannot refuse. At the party, she meets her old friend Beth Blackmore - otherwise known as Dame Elizabeth Blackmore, the eminent novelist. Sheila is happy that she comes to the party because a week later Beth suddenly dies leaving Sheila full of grief. Beth's publisher following the bequest of Beth's will, appoints Sheila as her literary executor. Among Beth's papers is an unfinished novel telling of a passionate love affair. However, something about the novel convinces Sheila that it is autobiographical and should not be published. When Phoebe, a potential literary critic of the novelist's works also dies, Sheila reads between the lines of Beth's autobiographical novel to find out the truth about Phoebe's murder, before something else tragic happens.
Mrs. Malory and the Festival Murder (Mrs. Malory Mysteries #4)
by Hazel HoltIn this cozy mystery that “entertains right up to the end,” Mrs. Malory attends her seaside village’s annual cultural festival—and the first act kills (Kirkus Reviews). The Taviscombe Festival has traditionally been a modest local event in the small English seaside village. But this year, it has been appropriated and aggrandized beyond recognition by new resident Adrian Palgrave, a poet and biographer of little renown. But the proceedings take a sobering turn when Palgrave is found beaten to death during the festival’s first performance. Palgrave had unexpectedly been named literary executor for Lawrence Meredith, a celebrated author of the 1920s and 30s. His selection turned plenty of heads at the time, and now leaves plenty of suspects. TV documentary-maker Oliver Stevens fears disclosure of an affair. Young Robin Turner, treasurer for the festival, had been criticized frequently by the dead poet. As more victims fall, Mrs. Malory searches for the long-held secrets that bred fatal consequences. Book 4 in the Mrs. Malory Mystery series. “Delightful . . .works a traditional mode to good effect.” —The Plain Dealer
Mrs. Malory and the Festival Murder: A Sheila Malory Mystery
by Hazel HoltThe following quote is taken from the back cover of the novel: "Writer Sheila Malory, seen before in Mrs. Malory Investigates and other mysteries, visits the annual Taviscombe Festival, which has been appropriated and aggrandized by Adrian Palgrave, a poet and biographer of little renown. Palgrave, who has been named literary executor for writer and man-of-the-world Lawrence Meredith, a leading literary figure of the 1920s and 30s, is found beaten to death during the first performance of the festival, and suspects are all around. TV documentary-maker Oliver Stevens fears disclosure of an affair. Young Robin Turner, treasurer of the festival, had been criticized frequently by the dead poet. Two other deaths and an attempt to destroy the Meredith papers lead Sheila to search for long-held secrets that bred fatal consequences." Through her charm and friendliness, Sheila invites her readers into the quaint English society of the fictional town of Taviscombe. Here readers watch Sheila fraternize with familiar people that the readers have met in Holt's other novels. Readers also meet new characters and are welcomed into Sheila's world of animals, delicious food and coffee and tea intermingled with the violence that Sheila uncovers and resolves.
Mrs. Malory and the Only Good Lawyer: A Sheila Malory Mystery
by Hazel HoltThis novel is the eighth one in the Mrs. Malory Mystery series. Mrs. Sheila Malory is an English widow in her late sixties. A friend of her late husband, Graham Percy comes to visit Sheila at her home. Graham is boring, critical, demanding, and controlling. For instance, even though he is only a visitor, he insists that he eat breakfast after he returns from his daily morning walks. Because of these negative qualities, none of his "so-called" friends, including Sheila's late husband, like him. However, because Graham was a so-called friend of her husband, Sheila feels that she must respect Graham and shows hospitality toward him. On one of Graham's daily morning walks, he does not return on schedule to eat his breakfast. Because Sheila is concerned, she searches for him and finds Graham stabbed to death. Since Graham had stayed at her house plus the fact that she is a "natural-born" detective, the rest of the plot resolves around her search and discovery of the murderer. Through this process, she learns about Graham's dark and evil side. Further, by interviewing those associated with Graham, Sheila learns also about their personalities, possible motives for the murder, and how they respond and cope with Graham's malevolent influence. The plot is simple and the clues necessary to solve the mystery of Graham's death are readily apparent.
Mrs. Malory and the Silent Killer: A Sheila Malory Mystery
by Hazel HoltThe village of Taviscombe is sent reeling when the popular Sidney Middleton dies in a tragic accident. However, it soon becomes apparent that his death was a most deliberate act. How could someone so likable have enemies--especially one driven to kill? Mrs. Sheila Malory is dead-set on finding out. By the end of the novel, she solves the mystery and learns much about people in the process. For instance, she discovers that Sidney is really a horrible person who has destroyed many people's lives. Sheila, because of this discovery begins looking at people suspiciously. The novel ends with a twist. The story is enriched by British manners and humor. According to Booklist, this novel is: "Finely textured... Sink comfortably with the heroine into a burnished old pub or a cup of tea... Full of elegant shadings of place and character and appealing local color... Anglophiles will delight in the authentically British Mrs. Malory, and mystery fans will enjoy Holt's stylish writing, dry wit, and clever plot."
Mrs. Malory: A Sheila Malory Mystery
by Hazel HoltSheila Malory's childhood friend, actor David Beaumont, falls on hard times and must raise sufficient funds in order to stay in his Stratford cottage. Before his death, David's father had willed the estate to the nanny who had cared for his children. However, the will said that after her death, David and his brother, Francis would jointly inherit and own the house. The problem is that the nanny clings to life and is unwilling to relinquish the house to the brothers. While David, with help from Sheila, is casting about for other types of financial rescue, the nanny conveniently falls down a flight of stairs and dies. At her death, David is at first relieved because he will be able to pay off his debts by selling his portion of the house. However, his enthusiasm is squelched because his brother, Francis, the Dean of Culminster, is unwilling to cooperate with David to sell the house. When Francis is poisoned and the police decide to look into the nanny's death a little more closely, David becomes a prime suspect. Believing in his innocence, Sheila investigates the murder. In her investigation, she finds numerous suspects and reasons for the murder and the plot becomes more intricate, exciting, and suspenseful. The writer allows the reader entry into Sheila's thinking process. The story is laden with all the tapestry of British culture and manners. The characters in the story commiserate, drink tea, listen to birds, and engage in other amusements of British life while being comforted by Sheila's sympathetic and chatty manner.
Mrs. March: A Novel
by Virginia Feito“I read Virginia’s novel in one sitting and was so captured by it I knew I had to make it and play Mrs. March. As a character, she is fascinating, complex, and deeply human and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into her.” —Elisabeth Moss A Jenny Lawson "Fantastic Strangeling Book Club" Selection Oprah Daily • Best of the Month USA Today • Books Not to Miss Who is Mrs. March? George March’s latest novel is a smash. No one could be prouder than his dutiful wife, Mrs. March, who revels in his accolades. A careful creature of routine and decorum, she lives a precariously controlled existence on the Upper East Side until one morning, when the shopkeeper of her favorite patisserie suggests that her husband’s latest protagonist—a detestable character named Johanna—is based on Mrs. March herself. Clutching her ostrich leather pocketbook and mint-colored gloves, she flees the shop. What could have merited this humiliation? That one casual remark robs Mrs. March of the belief that she knew everything about her husband—and herself—thus sending her on an increasingly paranoid journey that begins within the pages of a book. While snooping in George’s office, Mrs. March finds a newspaper clipping about a missing woman. Did George have anything to do with her disappearance? He’s been going on a lot of “hunting trips” up north with his editor lately, leaving Mrs. March all alone at night with her tormented thoughts, and the cockroaches that have suddenly started to appear, and strange breathing noises . . . As she begins to decode her husband’s secrets, her deafening anxiety and fierce determination threaten everyone in her wake—including her stoic housekeeper, Martha, and her unobtrusive son, Jonathan, whom she loves so profoundly, when she remembers to love him at all. Combining a Hitchcockian sensibility with wickedly dark humor, Virginia Feito, a brilliantly talented and, at times, mischievous newcomer, offers a razor-sharp exploration of the fragility of identity. A mesmerizing novel of psychological suspense and casebook insecurity turned full-blown neurosis, Mrs. March will have you second-guessing your own seemingly familiar reflection in the mirror.
Mrs. McGinty's Dead: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition (Hercule Poirot Mysteries #28)
by Agatha ChristieIn Mrs. McGinty’s Dead, one of Agatha Christie’s most ingenious mysteries, the intrepid Hercule Poirot must look into the case of a brutally murdered landlady.Mrs. McGinty died from a brutal blow to the back of her head. Suspicion falls immediately on her shifty lodger, James Bentley, whose clothes reveal traces of the victim’s blood and hair. Yet something is amiss: Bentley just doesn’t seem like a murderer.Could the answer lie in an article clipped from a newspaper two days before the death? With a desperate killer still free, Hercule Poirot will have to stay alive long enough to find out. . . .
Mrs. Million
by Pete HautmanA lottery jackpot winner decides to turn one of her millions into a bounty for the man who left herBarbaraannette is decorating a cake when the Powerball numbers come in. They sound suspiciously familiar, but she finishes the cake before checking her ticket, knowing that if she wins her hands will be too shaky to handle the icing. This quiet Midwesterner has just won nine million dollars—and nine million kinds of trouble to go with it. Accepting her money on national television, Barbaraannette promises a cool million to anyone who can bring her runaway husband home to her. When he hears of the reward placed for his return, Bobby decides to claim it himself—but first, he&’s got to get past a pair of bounty hunters, a psychotic pretty-boy, and a lovelorn humanities professor who won&’t take no for an answer. Getting her husband home safe will be tougher than winning the lottery. Whether Barbaraannette will want him when he gets there is another question altogether.
Mrs. Million (Americana Ser.)
by Pete HautmanA lottery jackpot winner decides to turn one of her millions into a bounty for the man who left herBarbaraannette is decorating a cake when the Powerball numbers come in. They sound suspiciously familiar, but she finishes the cake before checking her ticket, knowing that if she wins her hands will be too shaky to handle the icing. This quiet Midwesterner has just won nine million dollars—and nine million kinds of trouble to go with it. Accepting her money on national television, Barbaraannette promises a cool million to anyone who can bring her runaway husband home to her. When he hears of the reward placed for his return, Bobby decides to claim it himself—but first, he&’s got to get past a pair of bounty hunters, a psychotic pretty-boy, and a lovelorn humanities professor who won&’t take no for an answer. Getting her husband home safe will be tougher than winning the lottery. Whether Barbaraannette will want him when he gets there is another question altogether.
Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing: 'an Ingenious Marriage Of Comedy And Crime. ' Olga Tokarczuk, 2018 Winner Of The Nobel Prize In Literature (The Zofia Turbotynska Mysteries)
by Maryla SzymiczkowaLong-listed for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Literature Prize Praise for Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing &“[An] exceptional debut and series launch... The translation showcases the novel&’s deliciously ironic voice. Fans who like colorful locales and tongue-in-cheek mysteries will eagerly await Zofia's next outing.&” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review &“A delightful debut whodunit written with abundant wit and flair. Pray for a series to follow.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing an amazing Polish mystery—fascinating for its vivid portrayal of 1893 Krakow, its witty style, and for Zofia, its irrepressible sleuth. The Daily Mail called it ingenious—we call this new author &‘marvelous!&’&” —Charles Todd, New York Times-bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries &“An ingenious marriage of comedy and crime.&” —Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel laureate and author of Man Booker International Prize winner Flights &“The unravelling of the mystery is ingenious and takes us through a social setting quivering with snobberies and dos and don&’ts. It&’s fun and sparky and the glimpse of turn-of-the-century Polish manners and mores is beguiling.&” —Daily Mail &“Charming and moreish…Conjures up the delightful books of Dorothy L Sayers . . . The perfect diversion for annoying commutes.&” —Stylist &“While there is a strong whiff of Agatha Christie in this book, it is much more than a pastiche . . . The story fuses high comedy with an evocative portrayal of the period . . . Ably translated.&” —Sunday Express &“Highly comical . . . An extremely absorbing novel.&” —Kurzojady —
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost (A Salem B&B Mystery #1)
by Traci WiltonCharlene Morris knew Salem, Massachusetts had a spooky reputation. But when she decided to open her B&B there, she expected guests—not ghosts… A grieving young widow, Charlene needed a new start—so she bought a historic mansion, sight unseen, and drove from Chicago to New England to start turning it into a bed-and-breakfast. On her first night in the house, she awakens to find a handsome man with startling blue eyes in her bedroom. Terror turns to utter disbelief when he politely introduces himself as Jack Strathmore—and explains that he used to live here—when he was alive. He firmly believes that someone pushed him down the stairs three years ago, and he won’t be able to leave until someone figures out who. If Charlene wants to get her business up and running in time for the Halloween tourist rush, and get this haunting houseguest out of the way, she’ll have to investigate. Though truth be told, this ghost is starting to grow on her . . .
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past (A Salem B&B Mystery #3)
by Traci WiltonSalem, Massachusetts B&B owner Charlene Morris is looking into a holiday hit-and-run, with a little help from her ghostly housemate . . . Charlene&’s parents are in town for Christmas, and her mother is driving her up a tree. Her bed-and-breakfast&’s resident ghost, Jack, isn&’t fond of her either—and he&’s showing it with some haunting high jinks. But when Charlene takes her mom and dad out for dinner, the less-than-seasonal spirits take a deadly turn. David Baldwin has just won a fortune in the lottery—and it adds a lot of drama to the charity auction he&’s hosting at his restaurant. When he caps off the evening by playing Santa and handing out checks to some of the attendees, the mood shifts . . . and Charlene observes mysterious tensions between David and his flashy, bleached-blonde wife, his neglected teenage son from a previous marriage, and his hostile business partner, among others. And they&’re only a few on the long list of potential suspects when David runs into the road and is mowed down by a fleeing motorist. Now it looks like it&’s going to be homicide for the holidays . . .
Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid (A Salem B&B Mystery #8)
by Traci WiltonSet in Salem, Massachusetts, this fun, cozy series sees a widowed B&B owner teaming up with a charming ghost to solve murders—an engaging read for fans who like a paranormal tinge to their mysteries. Charlene and her handsome spectral friend, Dr. Jack Strathmore, are thrilled that their Salem, Massachusetts, B&B is overflowing with mermaids in advance of the town&’s newest attraction—a mermaid parade! Retired Hollywood actress Trinity Powers has even agreed to appear on the lead float to commemorate her breakout role as the eponymous mermaid in the blockbuster cult classic, Sirena. The parade also features Trinity&’s rival, an up-and-coming ingénue, who stars in the film&’s recent (and somewhat controversial) reboot. Though their rabid fan clubs seem ready to tear each other—and the festivities—apart, the vying actresses are keeping it cool, for now . . . But when Charlene discovers a mermaid murdered, she realizes a killer is out to steal the show. With the help of Jack and Detective Sam Holden, Charlene plunges into the case, determined to stop a killer from striking again . . .
Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold (A Salem B&B Mystery #6)
by Traci WiltonSalem, Massachusetts, B&B owner Charlene Morris will need the luck of the Irish—and the help of a ghost—to unveil a hooded killer . . . Charlene has hired a van to ferry her B&B guests to an all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner hosted by Salem&’s Irish community at the Ancient Order of Hibernians club—but she should have booked a hearse. It&’s never a good sign when the family black sheep drunkenly crashes a party by punching the guy dressed as a leprechaun. But things go from troublesome to fatal when Charlene stumbles upon a second brawl in an upper room—and this fight Connor Gallagher loses, his anonymous assailant rushing past Charlene, hidden by a hoodie. Now Detective Sam Holden has another homicide on his hands, with Charlene as the only eyewitness. Even if she can&’t give the police sketch artist much to go on, Charlene is determined to ID the murderer, with the help of Dr. Jack Strathmore, the charming ghost who haunts her B&B. The answer lies in the motive, and to uncover that sleuth and spook will need to shine a light on Connor&’s shady past—before the killer pulls another Irish goodbye . . .
Mrs. Morris and the Sorceress (A Salem B&B Mystery #4)
by Traci WiltonIt&’s Fourth of July in Salem, Massachusetts—and B&B owner Charlene Morris is about to witness the shot heard &’round the town . . . Madison Boswell, a beauty recently transplanted from Boston, is starring in the Independence Day play in this New England town full of colonial history—and, of course, witchcraft. Madison may not be a Wiccan, but she does seem to have certain hypnotic powers. And she&’s left some angry people in her wake, from a fellow actress beaten out for a role to a jealous betrayed wife. Now, as Charlene films the performance for her housemate, Jack—a handsome ghost who shares the Victorian bed-and-breakfast with her and her Persian cat—the drama queen takes a deadly bullet from what was supposed to be a prop gun. With a long list of suspects and lots of backstage whispers, it looks like the investigation by Charlene and Detective Sam Holden could set off some fireworks . . .
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire (A Salem B&B Mystery #5)
by Traci WiltonIt&’s B&B owner Charlene Morris&’s second Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, and one she won&’t soon forget when a self-proclaimed vampire is murdered . . . Charlene&’s bed and breakfast is fully booked with guests wanting to experience Salem&’s wildest holiday—especially the annual Witch Ball, held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. At the dance, actual witch and winery owner Brandy Flint has her back up over her daughter Serenity&’s new beau—it&’s bad enough he&’s a decade older, he also claims to be a vampire from Romania. As for Charlene, with handsome ghost Dr. Jack Strathmore haunting her B&B, she has developed an open mind regarding the supernatural. But her mind is blown when the clock strikes midnight, the lights flare and dim, and the vampire vanishes—leaving behind only his cape and a wooden stake with a thick red substance on the sharp tip. The next morning, a naked man washes up on the shore with a hole punched through his chest, and Detective Sam Holden has a homicide on his hands. Now Charlene and Jack must put their heads together to find out who staged the trick to stake a vampire . . .
Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine (A Salem B&B Mystery)
by Traci WiltonCupid&’s taking aim at Charlene Morris&’s historic Salem B&B, which is brimming with models for a contentious photo shoot, but his arrow goes astray when someone is murdered on Valentine&’s Day… A full house is nothing new to Charlene and her ghostly friend, Dr. Jack Strathmore, but this Valentine&’s Day, their Salem, Massachusetts inn isn&’t filled with romantic couples. Instead, every room is booked by formerly famous photographer, Dane Stallone, for a Cupid-themed calendar he hopes will jumpstart his sagging career. Though Charlene&’s hands are full with a dozen gorgeous models, Dane is the only diva—pitching fits, making unreasonable demands, and generally being a mood killer . . . until a real killer strikes and puts the whole shoot on ice. With more suspects than a jumbo box of chocolates, Charlene, Jack, and Detective Sam Holden race to find the one person filled with murderous intent . . . Praise for Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman&“A tasty tale for those who like their mysteries with a dash of paranormal fantasy.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Mrs. Morris and the Witch (A Salem B&B Mystery #2)
by Traci WiltonHalloween is the biggest holiday of the year in Salem, Massachusetts—but when B&B owner Charlene Morris finds the dead body of a witch, it spells trouble . . . Charlene, recently widowed, has renovated her historic mansion just in time to greet guests arriving for the town&’s annual Halloween festivities. She&’s lucky to have a helpful staff to provide support—as well as a handsome ghost named Jack standing invisibly by her side. Unfortunately, while the revelers head out on haunted tours, have their fortunes told, or grab a drink at Brews and Broomsticks, a killer walks among them. When Charlene discovers Morganna, a local Wiccan, dead in her shop, she starts getting cozy with the local coven, looking for clues to locate the crafty culprit. Salem may be famous for the false accusations of witchery in centuries past, but this time someone is genuinely guilty—of murder . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman (A Salem B&B Mystery)
by Traci WiltonSet in Salem, Massachusetts, this fun, cozy series sees a widowed B&B owner teaming up with a charming ghost to solve murders—an engaging read for fans who like a paranormal tinge to their mysteries. Saturday night at the movies has some added flair now that Darren and Elise Shultz are reopening one of Salem&’s classic theaters. Charlene is delighted to help the couple with their venture, and Darren has lined up a cult classic double-header featuring Lon Chaney in The Wolfman. But things get hairier than expected when Elise starts to choke on her popcorn mid-movie—and once the lights go up, she&’s dead . . . When tests reveal Elise's popcorn was poisoned, Detective Sam Holden eyes her husband as the guilty party. Charlene doesn&’t believe Darren would hurt his wife—even if his company&’s specialty seasoned salts were sprinkled on the fatal snack. But who else had a motive to do something so unsavory? With a little help from Jack, the handsome ghost who haunts her B&B, Charlene delves into the ill-fated couple&’s past. And the more she learns, the more Charlene wonders if this time, she&’s bitten off more than she can chew . . .
Mrs. Pargeter's Package (A Mrs. Pargeter Mystery #3)
by Simon BrettReaders everywhere will welcome the witty, wise, and resourceful lady whose widowhood from the well-connected but certainly unconventional Mr. Pargeter prompted a new career in sleuthing. Sleuth she may be, and a particularly good one at that--with the help of some of her late husband's shady friends--but at the moment she's looking forward to a glorious holiday on the beautiful Greek island of Corfu. Or perhaps not so glorious, as Melita Pargeter's traveling companion has made the arrangements for the two-week package tour, and her standards don't quite meet Mrs. P's luxury expectations. Still, Corfu, with its seafront tavernas, its sunlit villas and dramatic coastline is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The setting alone almost guarantees a holiday to remember. Just how memorable, however, is a surprise even to Mrs. Pargeter. When the recently widowed Joyce Dover asks Mrs. Pargeter to carry through customs a package that sounds suspiciously like liquid, Mrs. Pargeter agrees. It's peculiar, though, that Joyce would import into Greece a bottle of ouzo. It's not exactly a rare or expensive Greek beverage. Mrs. Pargeter wonders if Joyce may be hiding something. And why is Joyce so strangely nervous? Mrs. Pargeter soon discovers that the carefree tourist facade in the little village of Agios Nikitas masks a reality of shocking secrets and proud defiance.
Mrs. Pargeter's Plot (A Mrs. Pargeter Mystery #5)
by Simon BrettWhatever his faults--and Mrs. P. won't hear a word of them--the gentleman loved his wife with unquestioned devotion. Together, they had hoped to build their dream house on a large plot of land an hour or so from London, a task that Mrs. P. must now sadly carry on by herself. Her builder is Concrete Jacket, one of Mr. P.'s longtime associates, who has an unfortunate history of sudden incarceration during construction jobs. But Concrete promises Mrs. P. to avoid any shenanigans that might lead to confinement and to finish the job on time. And he just might have kept his promise, had not an inconvenient dead body turned up in the house's new wine cellar. Even more "inconvenient" for the builder, the victim had threatened Concrete and was shot with Concrete's gun. Things look bad both for Concrete and the house. And that's not all. Mrs. Pargeter has an unwelcome roommate at the elegant Greene's Hotel in London--a monkey named Erasmus who throws wet banana on anyone foolish enough to try to remove him from the premises. Who killed the man in the wine cellar and who dumped Erasmus in the hotel? Such questions boggle the mind, but Mrs. Pargeter is worthy of the challenge. Intrepid and clever, she will prevail, and the reader will have a rollicking good time in the process. Mrs. Pargeter's Plot is Simon Brett at his hilarious best. More books in this series are in the Bookshare collection beginning with, A Nice Class of Corpse. Simon Brett's Fethering Mystery Series is also in the Bookshare library.