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Murder Most Cornish: The most gripping cozy murder mystery of 2020, perfect for fans of J.R. Ellis and Agatha Frost (A Molly Higgins mystery)
by Kate Johnson'An excellent cosy mystery.' NetGalley ReviewerAt Penkellis Hall, murder is just for entertainment... Kitty Cardew has been enjoying life in Port Trevan and her reoccurring role on a popular TV show, all is looking rosy, except for the very small issue of being broke. So when Kitty is asked to help out at a murder mystery weekend in a Gothic mansion on the coast, she jumps at the chance. Throwing her into the path of Ned Crowe, who might be good-looking, but definitely one of the most irritating men she's ever met! Just as the sparks start to fly, a body is discovered and this time the death is not part of the plan. Desperately in need of help to figure out which of their guests is the real killer, Kitty and Ned turn to Molly Higgins. She might be catering the weekend, but she is the only one who can help track down the murderer, before they strike again...The second book in the gripping new Molly Higgins Cozy Mystery series:Book 1 - Death Comes to CornwallBook 2 - Murder Most CornishBook 3 - Death on the Aisle
Murder Most Crafty
by Maggie BruceIdle hands are the devil's workshop... ... which is why so many of us like to keep them busy, with everything from knitting to crocheting, embroidering, wreath making, basketry, and gourd decorating. But for some, their skill, patience, and creative expression is lent to darker pursuits—like murder. In this inventive anthology, writers with a gift for sculpting great mysteries turn their talents toward the most homicidal of handiworks... When Susan Wittig Albert's herb shop owner China Bayles finds her paper-making neighbor dead at the bottom of the stairs, it looks like an accident—until the victim's secret penchant for blackmail leads China to search for a killer, in 'The Collage to Kill For"... In "Strung Out", Monica Ferris and Denise Williams spin a knotty yarn as her intrepid needlework maven Betsy Devonshire comes to the aid of a friend whose stitch-slinging son is being blamed for a bag of marijuana seeds that mysteriously appeared in his room... Edgar® and Agatha Award-winning author Margaret Maron weaves an intricate tale in which crime-busting Judge Deborah Knott spends New Year's Eve making celebratory wreaths with her oddball family—and trying to tie together a rash of burglaries that has hit rustic Colleton County in "Bewreathed"... Featuring Susan Wittig Albert Maggie Bruce Jan Burke Dorothy Cannel! Susan Dunlap Monica Ferris an Denise Williams Parnell Hall Victoria Houston Judith Kelman Margaret Maron Sujata Massey Tim Myers Sharan Newman Gillian Roberts Paula L. Woods
Murder Most Delicious
by Martin H. GreenbergSeventeen all-original mysteries--for the cook who has a taste for murder. Each story includes favorite, delicious recipes from the personal collections of such noteworthy mystery authors as Barbara Paul, Peter Crowther, Barbra Collins, Billie Sue Mosiman, and Bill Crider.
Murder Most Deserving (Lacetown Murder Mysteries #2)
by Deanna Wadsworth Hank EdwardsLacetown Murder Mysteries: Case TwoAn acoustic music festival comes to Lacetown, and with it, another dead body—this one found at Fleishman’s Funeral Home. Michael recuses himself from the autopsy, handing the job over to his arch-nemesis from a neighboring county. Luckily Michael and local hairstylist Jazz are closer than ever. Between a trio of funerals, a blowout BBQ, and a couple of trips on Beulah, Jazz’s beloved scooter, Michael and Jazz do some sleuthing of their own. With the first gruesome murder still fresh in their memories, they can’t help but wonder if notorious murderer and famous author Russell Withingham might be targeting them from jail, where he’s awaiting trial. The festival, however, brings in a veritable lineup of potential killers, including a familiar—and most unwelcome—figure from their past. As the murderer circles ever closer to Jazz and Michael, Sheriff Musgrave is quick to remind them that everyone’s a suspect until Sheriff Musgrave says they’re not!
Murder Most Fab
by Julian ClaryHello, I'm Johnny Debonair and this is my book - Murder Most Fab. Buy it. You won't regret it. Everything that has happened so publicly is explained. Of course, I'd prefer it if you remember me as I was at my height, before the past caught up with me so spectacularly - TV's Mr Friday Night with an enviable lifestyle and the nation at my feet. My fame might have looked easy to you at the time, but getting to the top of the celebrity ladder is hard work. It took talent, beauty, commitment and, uniquely in my case, a number of unfortunate deaths. If we were being picky you might describe me as a serial killer, but I really don't see myself that way. It sounds trite to say 'one thing led to another' but it's true.As you'll discover I owe something of my rise and my fall to three individuals: my mother, an eccentric country girl who taught me exhibitionism by hanging naked from the clocktower of Hythe town hall; Catherine, my best friend, then partner in business - a devil in red heels, who, in her clear Essex accent, taught me how to 'look after number one'; and Timothy, who broke my heart and caused me to seek refuge in sex, money and celebrity.But in the end you have to take responsibility for your own actions. No one was forcing me, were they? I hope you, the public, can forgive me and enjoy this sordid tale for what it is - my final entertainment for you.
Murder Most Fair (A Verity Kent Mystery #5)
by Anna Lee HuberAll is far from quiet on the home front in USA Today bestselling author Anna Lee Huber&’s captivating mystery series, in which former Secret Service agent Verity Kent receives a visitor—who is being trailed by a killer . . . November 1919.A relaxing few weeks by the seaside with her husband, Sidney, could almost convince Verity Kent that life has returned to the pleasant rhythm of pre-war days. Then Verity&’s beloved Great-Aunt Ilse lands on their doorstep. After years in war-ravaged Germany, Ilse has returned to England to repair her fragile health—and to escape trouble. Someone has been sending her anonymous threats, and Verity&’s Secret Service contacts can only provide unsettling answers. Even deep in the Yorkshire Dales, where she joins Verity&’s family for the holidays, Ilse encounters difficulties. Normally peaceful neighbors are hostile, seeking someone to blame for the losses they&’ve endured. When Ilse&’s maid is found dead, Verity must uncover whether this is anti-German sentiment taken to murderous lengths, or whether there is a more personal motive at work. Could Verity&’s shadowy nemesis, Lord Ardmore, be involved? And if so, how much closer to home will the blow land when he inevitably strikes again?&“…A treat for WWI buffs and the legion of fans who have grown fond of Verity.&” —Publishers Weekly Praise for Anna Lee Huber&’s Penny for Your Secrets&“A historical mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie or Daphne du Maurier.&” —Bookpage&“Stellar mystery . . . a great read for fans of the series and all who enjoyDownton Abbey-era fiction.&” —Booklist
Murder Most Feline: Cunning Tales of Cats and Crime
by Ed Gorman Larry Segriff Martin H. GreenbergWHEN LAW MEETS PAW The result is this delightful anthology of sixteen original courtroom tales by top-notch mystery writers. Always dignified, cats are quick to mete out their own justice with a claw or a bite, and so it is only natural that we find them in a variety of roles in these feline mysteries. Cats take the stand in their defense to pounce on criminals, provide evidence, and turn the legal system on its collective ear—all in the name of justice. From a private eye who goes to bat for a cat's inheritance to a common mouser who turns out to be quite a bit more during a high-profile murder trial, these tales of crime are as crafty and cunning as cats themselves—and just as entertaining. In a section of Author Biographies after the primary content readers are given the opportunity to discover additional stories and novels by the authors they have particularly liked. Authors include: Ann Barrett, Gary A. Braunbeck, Richard Chizmar, Barry Hoffman, Bill Crider, Janet Dawson, Parnell Hall, Tracy Knight, Shirley R. Murphy, Dulcy Brainard, Jon L. Breen, Matthew J. Costello, Mat Coward, Catherine Dain, Jan Grape, Jeremiah Healy, Dick Lochte
Murder Most Fermented (Rose Avenue Wine Club Mystery #2)
by Christine E. BlumMurder and merlot! The ladies of the Rose Avenue Wine Club are back to track down another killer . . . When New York transplant Annie “Halsey” Hall starts digging for her tiny SoCal dream vineyard off Rose Avenue, the last thing she expects to unearth is an elderly woman. Between decanting chardonnays and rosés, Halsey and the women of the Wine Club pour over the list of suspects. Could the old woman have bottlenecked her great grandson’s latest scheme? Was it a case of super sour grapes with the local historical society? Or did a devious developer close a killer deal? With the help of the Wine Club and her enthusiastic yellow lab, Bardot, Halsey must untangle the twisted tendrils of the mystery to clear her name and end a murderer’s reign of terroir . . .
Murder Most Festive: A Cozy Christmas Mystery
by Ada MoncrieffThe perfect cozy Christmas murder mystery!Imagine being stuck indoors with your family, waiting for something to happen... and then disaster strikes.Christmas 1938. The Westbury family and assorted friends have gathered together for another legendary Christmas at their Sussex mansion. As family tensions simmer on Christmas Eve, the champagne flows, the silver sparkles and upstairs the bedrooms are made up ready for their occupants. But one bed will lie empty that night...Come Christmas morning, guest David Campbell-Scott is found lying dead in the snow, with only a hunting rifle lying beside him and one set of footprints leading to the body. But something doesn't seem right to amateur sleuth Hugh Gaveston. Campbell-Scott had just returned from the East with untold wealth—why would he kill himself? Hugh sets out to investigate... and what he finds is more shocking than he ever could have expected.
Murder Most Finicky (A Pawsitively Organic Mystery #4)
by Liz MugaveroThe dog days of summer have arrived in the small town of Frog Ledge, Connecticut, and business is booming for Kristan "Stan" Connor. Her Pawsitively Organic pet food has even caught the attention of celebrity pastry chef Sheldon Allyn, who helps Stan open a fancy pet pastry shop in Frog Ledge. A partnership is born, and Sheldon invites Stan to Newport, Rhode Island, for an appreciation weekend he's hosting for all his independent chefs. But the gourmet getaway turns sour when one of the chefs turns up dead, and a second one goes missing... As Stan tries to figure out who had a recipe for murder, the pool of suspects expands. And if she can't sniff out the culprit soon, this killer may just serve up a second helping of murder... Includes Gourmet Pet Food Recipes!
Murder Most Foul (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)
by Gordon AsheThere&’s little chance for R & R during World War II when you have the reputation of British sleuth Patrick Dawlish. A Hampshire country inn seems the perfect place to unwind for Captain Patrick Dawlish and his fiancée, Felicity, as World War II rages on. But all play and no work make Dawlish a bored man. Luckily for him, he&’s never been able to dodge trouble when foul play is afoot . . . A man as big as Dawlish rarely goes unnoticed, which appears to be the case when he senses someone watching him. That man is soon murdered by someone wearing Dawlish&’s stolen uniform. Instead of a peaceful week away from the Home Defence Army, Dawlish finds himself the prime suspect in a murder. What better way to keep him from investigating what&’s really going on? To make matters even more complicated, there&’s a guest at the inn under suspicion for being a spy—with ties to Nazi Germany . . .
Murder Most Fowl (Local Foods Mystery #4)
by Edith MaxwellSpring may be just around the corner, but a cold-blooded killer has put the big chill on the residents of Westbury, Massachusetts. It looks like organic farmer-turned-sleuth Cam Flaherty will have to set aside her seedlings for the time being as she tills the soil for clues in the mysterious death of a local poultry maven.With the weather getting warmer, Cam should be spending her days pruning blueberry bushes and taking care of the new batch of chicks that just hatched. But murder knows no season. So when her fellow fowl-raiser Wayne Laitinen is found dead at his breakfast table one morning, Cam must put down her trimming shears and put on her crime-solving hat. The kind-hearted chicken farmer didn't have any enemies--or did he? A wealthy financier has been working hard to convince him to sell her his land, while a group of animal rights activists recently vandalized his property. Money troubles were threatening to sink his marriage. And a thirty-year-old scandal was driving a wedge between him and one of his oldest friends. Murder, blackmail, cover-ups. There's a fox in the hen house. But where? With some help from her off-again, on-again flame, police detective Pete Pappas, Cam will have to crack this case before Wayne's killer flies the coop forever. Praise For The Mysteries Of Edith Maxwell!Farmed And Dangerous"Quirky characters, lots of organic farming tips, and a well-developed mystery make this Cam's best outing yet."--Kirkus Reviews"Enticing...Cozy fans will be able to relate to this spunky heroine." --Publishers Weekly"Maxwell's feisty heroine and the interesting background detail on the realities of organic farming blend to deliver a clever, twisting mystery...Fans of other mysteries involving organic farming, or of foodie mysteries in general, will find plenty to enjoy here." --Booklist "For all cozy readers, especially fans of Joanne Fluke and Diane Mott Davidson." --Library Journal'Til Dirt Do Us Part"There are plenty of farming-based cozies on the market today, but this one stands out." --Booklist"Engaging...On top of the intriguing whodunit plot, Maxwell vividly portrays life on a small contemporary farm." --Publishers Weekly"A most enjoyable look at organic farming with some charming characters and cooking suggestions thrown in." --Kirkus ReviewsA Tine To Live, A Tine To Die"Another topically relevant cozy debut." --Library Journal"With an insider's look at organic farming and a loyal, persistent heroine, Maxwell offers a series that cozy mystery fans will root for." --Lucy Burdette, author of Fatal Reservations
Murder Most Fowl: A Libby Sarjeant Short Story
by Lesley CookmanIt is almost Christmas, and pantomime rehearsals are well under way. Once again, local butcher Bob is playing the dame, but the whole production is put under threat when someone sabotages his business. Libby Sarjeant recruits Fran Wolfe to help find the culprit and restore the Steeple Martin pantomime.
Murder Most Fowl: A Libby Sarjeant Short Story (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series)
by Lesley Cookman'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series is back with a Short Story Special featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant!It is almost Christmas, and pantomime rehearsals are well under way...Once again, local butcher Bob is playing the dame, but the whole production is put under threat when someone sabotages his business. Super sleuth Libby Sarjeant now has to recruit Fran Wolfe to help find the culprit, and restore the Steeple Martin pantomime.___________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'A lovely little taste by one of my favourite authors to tide us over to the new book later this year. She is brilliant' ***** Amazon review'Perfect short mystery. Lesley has done it again, short enough to read in a couple of hours but with more than enough intrigue to make it a fantastic book' ***** Amazon review'A wonderful hour spent with the gang at christmas. Highly recommended!' ***** Amazon review'Another fabulous Libby story' ***** Amazon review'A short very readable story for Christmas with all the brilliant very believable characters from the books' ***** Amazon review
Murder Most Fowl: A Meg Langslow Mystery (Meg Langslow Mysteries #29)
by Donna AndrewsA Shakespearean twist on the long-running Meg Langslow mystery series in this next installment from Donna Andrews, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The Falcon Always Wings Twice. In Murder Most Fowl, Meg Langslow’s in for a busy summer. Her husband is directing a production of Macbeth, and most of the cast and crew are occupying spare bedrooms in their house. She also has to keep an eye on Camp Birnam, where a group of medieval reenactors are commemorating the real-life Macbeth by setting up what they fondly believe is an authentic medieval Scottish military camp.And then there’s Damien Goodwin, a filmmaker who has been hanging around, trying to document the production. When Goodwin hosts a showing of some of the footage he’s taken, he manages to embarrass or offend just about everyone. The next morning Meg isn’t exactly surprised to find that someone has murdered him.But who? Some people’s motives were obvious from the footage: the couple whose affair was revealed . . . the bombastic leader of the reenactors, who could be facing years in prison if the evidence from the video helps convict him of sheep stealing . . . the actress who’s desperately trying to downplay a health issue that could cost her the role of her life. Other motives are only hinted at—did the filmmaker have other footage that would reveal why one of the actors is behaving so furtively? Unfortunately, whoever murdered Goodwin also destroyed all the electronic devices on which his video was stored. So Caerphilly’s chief of police—and Meg—must rediscover the same secrets the filmmaker did if they want to catch a killer.
Murder Most Frothy
by Cleo CoyleClare Cosi's new friend, millionaire David Mintzer, has an offer no New York barista could turn down: an all-expenses-paid summer away from the sticky city. At his Hamptons mansion, she'll relax, soak up the sun, and, oh yes, train the staff of his new restaurant. So Clare packs up her daughter, her former mother-in-law, and her special recipe for iced coffee--for what she hopes will be one de-latte-ful summer... Soon, Clare tends the coffee bar at her first Hamptons gala. But the festivities come to a bitter end when an employee turns up dead in David's bathroom--a botched attempt on the millionaire's life. Thanks to the Fourth of July fireworks no one heard any gunshots, and the police are stuck in holiday traffic. Concerned for everyone's safety, Clare begins to investigate. What she finds will keep her up at night--and it's not the java jitters....
Murder Most Frothy
by Cleo CoyleClare Cosi's new friend, millionaire David Mintzer, has an offer no New York barista could turn down: an all-expenses-paid summer away from the sticky city. At his Hamptons mansion, she'll relax, soak up the sun, and, oh yes, train the staff of his new restaurant. So Clare packs up her daughter, her former mother-in-law, and her special recipe for iced coffee--for what she hopes will be one de-latte-ful summer...Soon, Clare tends the coffee bar at her first Hamptons gala. But the festivities come to a bitter end when an employee turns up dead in David's bathroom--a botched attempt on the millionaire's life. Thanks to the Fourth of July fireworks no one heard any gunshots, and the police are stuck in holiday traffic. Concerned for everyone's safety, Clare begins to investigate. What she finds will keep her up at night--and it's not the java jitters....
Murder Most Gay (Murder Most Gay Series #1)
by John SimpsonMurder Most Gay: Book OneA serial killer is targeting gay men, preying on them in popular bars and parks. Assigned to the case, rookie cop Pat St. James feels all too close to the victims. He's gay and firmly in the closet at work. The fact that he's sent undercover as a gay man is a stroke of irony. Pat and his fellow cop, Hank, are hanging out in bars, trying to get a lead on the killer. At the same time, Pat's looking for Mr. Right - juggling three men, hoping he'll find the perfect match for himself. He picked up Bill at a bar, Dean's a longtime friend ... and in yet another ironic twist, his partner, Hank, is also gay and on the list of possible beaus. As the killer continues to rampage, strangling and raping his victims, Pat has to focus on his work and hope that his personal life survives the stress. But when his hopes and dreams for happiness overlap with the investigation, Pat may be headed for big trouble. A fast-paced murder-mystery stuffed full of laughter and scorching sex! 4 of 5 Cherries Cholla @ Whipped Cream Reviews
Murder Most Grave (A Granny Reid Mystery #4)
by G. A. McKevettFor Stella &“Granny&” Reid, the 1980s in McGill, Georgia could be seriously predictable. Gossip would flow, her grandkids would stumble into the kind of harmless trouble only encountered when growing up, and a deadly mystery was all it took to make the tranquil Southern town unravel. With a new grandbaby to care for at home, Stella has little time to spare. Her hands are especially full since Savannah, her teenage granddaughter, developed a crush on a boy guaranteed to break her heart. Gallivanting around with her best pal Sheriff Manny Goldford simply isn&’t an option—until a freshly murdered body is discovered . . . Holding a criminal record unlike anyone&’s in McGill, Dexter Corbin was a man who wouldn&’t be missed at Sunday school or the darkest local tavern. But he never deserved to meet his end so soon—so violently. When a gravedigger finds Dexter sprawled across the steps of a crypt, Stella and Manny launch into action to investigate who had motive to kill him . . . As the pieces start falling together, everything else becomes less certain. Manny soon realizes he could lose his position as sheriff, and there&’s the case of yet another shocking death. Now, Stella must protect those closest to her while unearthing the dangerous culprit and putting a real grave affair to rest.
Murder Most Grizzly (Lauren Maxwell Mystery, Book #1)
by Elizabeth QuinnThe cold blue, salmon-rich water and vast green terrain of Alaska's McNeil River Sanctuary make it perfect bear country. Lauren Maxwell, Anchorage- based investigator for the Wild America Society, has flown there after getting an urgent message from her friend Roland Tail, an eccentric biologist, and staunch defender of Ursa arctos horribilis, the savage grizzly. What she finds is the bloodstained ground of a fresh kill--and enough of a body to know Roland won't be meeting her then, or ever. The evidence clearly shows that a grizzly killed him, but too many unanswered questions convince Lauren that this was no random bear attack. She suspects that Roland made a deadly enemy of Kirby Rogers, the sanctuary's macho, pro-hunting administrator, and may have run afoul of powerful business and oil interests. But proving that Roland's death is murder means going deep into the wild to search for clues. And a woman naturalist--even one who carries a .45 caliber Colt automatic in her backpack--may become Alaska's next endangered species as she pushes her intelligence and strength to the limits on the trail of a killer... the two-legged kind.
Murder Most Holy: Being the Third of the Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan
by Paul Harding Paul DohertyIt is the early summer of 1379 and Sir John Cranston--Coroner of the city of London--has trapped himself in a wager with Signior Gian Galeazzo, Lord of Cremona, who has challenged him to resolve a certain murder mystery within two weeks. Men have been repeatedly found dead in the scarlet chamber of one of Cremona's manors. They have no marks upon them, they have neither drunk nor eaten poison, and there are no secret passageways or entrances to the room. They are united only by the awful expressions of terror upon their faces. Realizing that his reputation and future wealth now rest upon the solving of this mystery, Cranston seeks the help of his faithful secretarius Brother Athelstan in untangling the perplexing case.
Murder Most Howl (Paws & Claws Mystery #3)
by Krista DavisThis January, Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly destination in the country, is throwing a fun murder mystery weekend--but no one expected the real thing...Holly Miller is delighted her grandmother has finally left the Sugar Maple Inn to take a well-deserved vacation.<P><P> It means Holly's in charge, but running the inn might be more challenging than she realized. Wagtail's throwing a weekend-long murder mystery game to draw in tourists during the slow season, the inn has a full house, and a blizzard is on the way. Trouble is unleashed the night the game begins, when the storm blows in and the lights go out. It gets worse the following morning when Holly's Jack Russell terrier, Trixie, discovers a body--one that's actually dead. Now Holly, her calico kitten Twinkletoes, and Trixie must play by the rules and find one dirty dog...Delicious recipes for owners and pets included!
Murder Most Irish
by Ed Gorman Larry Segriff Martin H. GreenbergThis is an anthology of Irish crime and detective fiction. The book includes work by Sean O'Faolain, Peter Tremayne, Edmund Crispin, Freeman Wills Crofts, Mary Ryan, Michael Jahn, Morris Hershman, and more modern writers, such as Clark Howard, Bill Crider and Wendi Lee.
Murder Most Lovely (Lacetown Murder Mysteries #1)
by Deanna Wadsworth Hank EdwardsLacetown Murder Mysteries: Case OneA killer at a small-town literary festival. Bumbling drug dealers. A kidnapped cat. Starting a romance among all this chaos might be the death of them. Michael Fleishman is excited to meet his favorite mystery writer, Russell Withingham, at Lacetown’s Literary Fest. He is not expecting to cross paths with sexy hairdresser Jasper “Jazz” Dilworth—or become embroiled in a real-life mystery. As Lacetown’s only mortician and the county coroner, Michael is called to his first murder scene and is shocked to recognize the victim—Russell’s young lover. Jazz only wanted to confront his ex, Russell, over his cheating. Instead, he meets the adorably awkward Michael and becomes a murder suspect. Soon Jazz is teaming up with Michael to clear his name. Along the way, they are helped and hindered by Michael’s sassy assistant, Kitty, the grumpy Sheriff Musgrave, Russell’s creepy PR rep, Norbert, and Michael’s lothario grandfather, who likes his manhattans strong and his women saucy. And of course, Mr. Pickles Furryton the Third….
Murder Most Malicious (Lady and Lady's Maid Mystery #1)
by Alyssa MaxwellIn post-World War I England, Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her lady's maid, Eva Huntford, step outside of their social roles and put their lives at risk to apprehend a vicious killer...<P><P> December 1918: As a difficult year draws to a close, there is much to celebrate for nineteen-year-old Phoebe Renshaw and her three siblings at their beloved family estate of Foxwood Hall. The dreadful war is finally over; eldest daughter Julia's engagement to their houseguest, the Marquis of Allerton, appears imminent; and all have gathered to enjoy peace on earth, good will toward men. But the peace of Foxwood Hall is shattered on the morning of Boxing Day, when the Marquis goes missing. Not entirely missing, however, as macabre evidence of foul play turns up in gift boxes given to lady's maid Eva Huntford and a handful of others. Having overheard her sister and the Marquis in a heated exchange the night before, Lady Phoebe takes a personal interest in solving the mystery. As the local constable suspects a footman at Foxwood Hall, Phoebe and Eva follow the clues to a different conclusion. But both young women will need to think outside the box to wrap up this case--before a cornered killer lashes out with ill will toward them...