Overview

'We were all very ordinary girls, until that day. Then nothing was ever ordinary again.'The women of the WISE Enquiries Agency are asked to look into a tragic death that happened back in 1984: four girls visited a small Welsh mining village awash with outsiders, due to the memorial service being held in honor of its most famous son, but only three came back. With Carol leading the investigation, ably supported by Annie, they admit they're a bit stumped, until the possibility of a promising lead arises from an unexpected quarter. But discovering if a murder was committed decades ago - and, if so, by whom - might be the least of their worries, on this occasion. Meanwhile, Christine is finding herself challenged by her role as a new mother - yet still manages to get stuck into unravelling an even more historic puzzle dating back to Elizabethan times, and Mavis is somewhat incapacitated - meaning she falls prey to dowager duchess Althea's machinations involving a member of her staff. With the reopening of the Old School as an artisans' hub in the village of Anwen-by-Wye on the horizon, as well as the prospect of a Mothering Sunday celebration that Althea's determined no one will ever forget, it's all go for everyone - which means that a favor Annie has promised she'll do for Marjorie Pritchard runs the risk of being put on the back burner...not something Marjorie is pleased about. This is the thirteenth book in this beloved series set in Wales, and - once again - our softly-poached private eyes find themselves facing a variety of cases, involving varying degrees of jeopardy...though all with the potential to prove life-changing.

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PRAISE FOR THE WISE ENQUIRIES AGENCY MYSTERIES'...a gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner with hilarious repercussions (dead bodies notwithstanding). Cozy fans will anticipate learning more about these WISE ladies.'Library Journal, starred review'If you haven't read any of Cathy Ace's WISE cozies, I suggest you begin at the beginning and giggle your way through in sequence.'Ottawa Review of Books'...a modern-day British whodunit that'sas charming as it is entertaining...Good fun, with memorable characters, an imaginative plot, and a satisfying ending.'Booklist'Ace spiffs up the standard village cozy with a set of sleuths worth a second look.'Kirkus Reviews'...a perfect cozy with a setting and wit reminiscent of Wodehouse's Blandings Castle. But its strongest feature is the heart and sensitivity with which Ace imbues her characters.' The Jury Box, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine'Sharp writing highlights the humor of the characterseven while tackling serious topics, making this yet another very enjoyable, fun, and not-always-proper British Mystery.'Cynthia Chow, Librarian, Hawaii State Public Library in King's River Life Magazine'A brilliant addition to Classic Crime Fiction. The ladies(if they'll forgive me calling them that) of the WISE Enquiries Agency will have you pacing the floor awaiting their next entanglement...A fresh and wonderful concept well executed.'Alan Bradley, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Flavia de Luce books

Author Information

Ace's Cait Morgan Mysteries feature a globetrotting Welsh Canadian criminal psychologist who solves traditional whodunits alongside her retired-cop husband, Bud Anderson (Eve Myles will portray Cait in the TV production by Free@LastTV). Her WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries feature four softly poached female PIs solving cosy cases from a Welsh stately home. Shortlisted for Canada's Bony Blithe Award three times, winning once, Cathy's also won IPPY and IBA Awards, as well as the CrimeFictionLover Editor's Choice Award for Best Indie Novel. She's been twice shortlisted for Crime Writers of Canada Awards. She migrated from Wales aged 40, and now lives in Canada.

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