Untimely Death: A Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery

Duncan, Elizabeth J

ISBN 10: 1628999403 ISBN 13: 9781628999402

Publisher: Premier Mystery Series, 2016

Synopsis

A Catskills resort s production of Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet takes a wickedly ironic turn when the leading lady, Lauren Richmond, is first poisoned and then stabbed. Who would extinguish the life of such a beautiful young thespian? Who wouldn t? Seems like just about everyone had a motive to pull the ropes on her final curtain call."

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Review:

Praise for Untimely Death: SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 BONY BLITHE AWARD "What could have more charm than a cozy set in the Catskills?... Duncan drops just enough clues and red herrings to keep the reader guessing whodunit to the end." --Publishers Weekly "Duncan introduces a charming new sleuth and plenty of quirky characters sure to appeal to her base and to cozy fans in general." --Kirkus Reviews "Sympathetic, well-drawn characters and fascinating details on Shakespeare's plays and costume design add to what is a satisfying mystery." --Booklist "An impressively crafted mystery that is a fully absorbing and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end...very highly recommended." --Midwest Book Review "Readers of the cozy mystery genre should definitely check out Untimely Death." --Noir Journal Praise for Elizabeth J. Duncan: Winner of the Minotaur/Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel Competition "Fans of Louise Penny will love this book." --RT Reviews on A Brush with Death "Sure to appeal to fans of M.C. Beaton and Agatha Christie." --Library Journal on A Brush with Death "Right up there with the best." --Kirkus Reviews on A Brush with Death "A really good British cozy... With lots of action and local color, Duncan's book is a perfect spring getaway." --The Globe and Mail on Slated for Death

About the Author:

Elizabeth J. Duncan is the author of the beloved Penny Brannigan mystery series set in North Wales. A former editor and broadcaster in England, Elizabeth is currently an instructor at the Humber School for Writers in Ontario, Canada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Premier Mystery Series
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1628999403
• ISBN 13: 9781628999402
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 500