Murder at the Mansion: A Victorian Village Mystery: 1 - Softcover

Connolly, Sheila

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250212782 ISBN 13: 9781250212788

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2019

Synopsis

Kate Hamilton hasn't been back to her dead-end hometown of Asheboro, Maryland since high school. When she discovers that her hometown is on the verge of going bankrupt and that the town council has decided that Kate's skills in the hospitality industry make her the perfect person to redo the Victorian mansion they're hoping to use to attract tourists, she's less-than-pleased. To make matters worse, the only person who has presented an alternate plan is Cordelia Walker - who had a hand in driving Kate away from Asheboro fifteen years ago. When Kate finds a murdered Cordelia on the steps of the mansion, she's a prime suspect. Juggling the murder investigation and her growing fascination with the old house, Kate knows she must clear her name and save her town.

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Review

"Fascinating read...The prolific Connelly kicks off a new series that skillfully combines history, romance, and mystery."--Kirkus

"Amiable...cozy fans will enjoy Connolly's characteristically warm treatment of small-town life."--Publishers Weekly

"Connolly's accomplished series launch avoids the tired tropes found in many cozy debuts, incorporating humor, a realistic setting, and well-developed, appealing characters. Fans of the author's "Museum Mysteries" will welcome the guest appearance of series protagonist Nell Pratt."--Library Journal

"Readers who like inheritance drama will enjoy this diverting story."--BookPage

"Exceeded my expectations. It blew me away. I will definitely be picking up the next one."--Night Owl Reviews

"I fell into this novel head over heels. The author's description of the mansion is sheer bliss to read of, and a murder to go with it is always appreciated by a mystery fan. Don't miss this one."--BookLoons

"A good, fast-paced read that's perfect for a plane ride. Warning: once you start reading Connolly's books, you can't put them down."--IrishAmerica Magazine

About the Author

SHEILA CONNOLLY has published over thirty mysteries, including several New York Times bestsellers. Her series include the Orchard Mysteries, the Museum Mysteries, The County Cork Mysteries, and the Victorian Village Mysteries. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Society of Mayflower Descendants, and owns a cottage in West Cork. She lives in a too-big Victorian in southeastern Massachusetts with her husband and three cats.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1250212782
• ISBN 13: 9781250212788
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 336