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'HE LEFT A WREATH OF CONDOLENCE AT OUR FRONT DOOR, THEN VANISHED.' The women of the WISE Enquiries Agency should be enjoying the early summer with their loved ones, but find themselves facing a truly baffling case: a mysterious figure has been spotted in Anwen-by-Wye, heralding tragedy. Nerves in the village are frayed, and the skills of all four of our private investigators are needed to work out what's going on - aided by Althea, dowager duchess of Chellingworth, of course. When death strikes far too close to home for our beloved enquiry agents the stakes are raised in what has become a fatal game of cat and mouse...revealing dark secrets hidden by a person everybody thought they knew. Meanwhile, Mavis finds an investigation into a suspicious nurse to be something of a threat to her own health and wellbeing, and the duke and duchess are busy organizing projects designed to help revitalize the Chellingworth Estate, though their proposals aren't viewed favorably by all. Also - snatching time as a couple when they can - Annie and Tudor are considering their future, as are Christine and Alexander...though in different ways, and with some surprising outcomes. The eighth book in this series presents the WISE women with challenges of both a professional and personal nature they've never faced before; join them to find out how they fare.

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'...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 '...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 '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 '...a refreshing departure from standard mystery fare...Cathy Ace does a remarkable job making(the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency)three dimensional and believable...' muttcafe.com 'A brilliant addition to Classic Crime Fiction. The ladies(if they'll forgive me calling them that) of the WISE Enquiries Agencywill 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 mysteries ""A gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner"" Library Journal starred review of The Case of the Dotty Dowager ""...cozy fans will find plenty to like..."" Publishers' Weekly ""Ace spiffs up the standard village cozy with a set of sleuths worth a second look."" Kirkus Reviews ""...perfect reading for Anglophiles...should appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and MC Beaton."" crimefictionlover.com ""The four women of the WISE Enquiries Agency return in a modern-day British whodunit that's as charming as it is entertaining...Good fun, with memorable characters, an imaginative plot, and a satisfying ending."" Booklist

"'...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 '...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 '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 '...a refreshing departure from standard mystery fare...Cathy Ace does a remarkable job making(the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency)three dimensional and believable...' muttcafe.com 'A brilliant addition to Classic Crime Fiction. The ladies(if they'll forgive me calling them that) of the WISE Enquiries Agencywill 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 mysteries ""A gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner"" Library Journal starred review of The Case of the Dotty Dowager ""...cozy fans will find plenty to like..."" Publishers' Weekly ""Ace spiffs up the standard village cozy with a set of sleuths worth a second look."" Kirkus Reviews ""...perfect reading for Anglophiles...should appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and MC Beaton."" crimefictionlover.com ""The four women of the WISE Enquiries Agency return in a modern-day British whodunit that's as charming as it is entertaining...Good fun, with memorable characters, an imaginative plot, and a satisfying ending."" Booklist"

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Cathy Ace's Cait Morgan Mysteries feature a criminal psychologist sleuth encountering traditional whodunits around the world (optioned for TV); her WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries feature a quartet of soft-boiled female PIs solving cozy cases from a Welsh stately home. Her Welsh suspense novel, The Wrong Boy, has also been optioned for TV. Shortlisted for Canada's Bony Blithe Award three times, winning once, she's also won IPPY and IBA Awards; her work's also been twice shortlisted for a Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence, and the CrimeFictionLover Best Indie Novel. She migrated from Wales aged 40, and now lives in Canada

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