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Una misión olímpica (Trío Beta #Volumen 8)
by Roberto PavanelloEl guapísimo nadador Andrew Lane ha vuelto a Baskerville a pasar las vacaciones después de triunfar en las olimpiadas. ¡Todo el pueblo está encantado de recibir al flamante campeón! Pero la euforia dura poco. Al día siguiente Andrew desaparece misteriosamente. Sam Sherlock y el Trío Beta están decididas a descubrir qué le ha pasado. ¿Lograrán encontrarlo y traerlo de vuelta?
La misión Rockefeller
by Hugo BurelUn nuevo caso de Guido Santini. Tras el fracaso de 1933 en el caso Bonapelch en Montevideo, el detective ítalo-uruguayo Guido Santini regresa a New York y abandona la profesión. Nueve años después, Ridley O’Mara, el director de la agencia de investigaciones en la que trabajó, le ofrece otra oportunidad. Es enero de 1942 y Estados Unidos ha entrado en la II Guerra Mundial luego del ataque japonés a Pearl Harbor. O’Mara es amigo de Nelson Rockefeller, millonario y titular de la Oficina de Asuntos Interamericanos del gobierno de Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Rockefeller quiere enviar a Brasil a Orson Welles, el nuevo talento del cine norteamericano, para filmar un documental que apoye la política de acercamiento con las naciones del sur promovida por el gobierno. Será Guido Santini el que cumpla el encargo de Rockefeller de vigilar y proteger con discreción a Orson Welles en Río de Janeiro, mientras este filma el Carnaval. No confía en el cineasta porque es demasiado liberal. Con una brillante sucesión de situaciones que mezcla la realidad histórica y la ficción, Hugo Burel despliega con maestría su enorme talento narrativo para construir una trama policial y de espionaje adictiva que mantiene al lector en vilo, proponiendo una novedosa teoría sobre la declinación de la carrera de Orson Welles, al tiempo que una aguda lectura política sobre un momento histórico clave en el marco de la II Guerra Mundial.
Misled (Hidden Lies #1)
by Lea GriffithThis book was previously published under the title Fistful of Roses, and has been re-edited and revised for this release. She wants something she’s never had… his love. Sophie Hanson has done the unthinkable—she’s fallen in love with her boss. She wasn’t prepared for the punch of his gaze or the feel of his arms around her. The fact that he’s her boss notwithstanding, she wants him with a force that is becoming harder to ignore. He needs something he’s afraid to hold on to…her. Ryan Locke wants the unthinkable—Sophie Hanson. That she’s his employee is quickly becoming irrelevant. Employer-employee relationships are a landmine but he’s willing to overlook the danger in the face of his overwhelming desire for her. Sometimes love can be misled. Overcoming that employer-employee barrier isn’t the issue. A depth of feeling neither have experienced before isn’t the issue. Sometimes it’s the hidden things which come to light that could ruin a love before it’s had a chance to properly begin.
Misled: A Pulse-Pounding International Thriller (A Will Parker Thriller #4)
by Anderson Harp&“A stunner—It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest.&”—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author on Retribution The greatest thriller authors alive have praised Anderson Harp&’s books as riveting, authentic thrillers. Now read for yourself: a prescient novel of interference with American lives as Russia targets the CDC… Marine recon veteran and small-town prosecutor Will Parker became a bush pilot for two reasons: a love of flying, and Dr. Karen Stewart. Years ago in Somalia, Will saved the dedicated CDC researcher&’s life. Now he may have to do it again, under even more challenging conditions. Two Marines have died under suspicious circumstances, and Will is the only person who can get to the truth. Even if it means an off-the-books mission that will take him thousands of miles away to remote Russia. Both of the dead had in common a fellow student at the Maryland Cyber Security Center. He&’s missing, but his trail leads Will to a small village outside Moscow known for worldwide hacking—and ultimately to an American financial institution with a shady multi-trillion-dollar secret to which the Marines and their classmate held the key. That key compelled certain executives to unleash killers to ensure its concealment . . . Because of her importance to Will, Dr. Karen Stewart is once again a target. The enemy knows if they get to her, they get to him. Now, with her research taking her into the far-flung Yukon, Parker&’s arctic-combat training and skills as a bush pilot will be his only hope of saving her, not to mention himself . . . "The scariest story is the true story. Here's the real intelligence operation. Harp knows his stuff" —Brad Meltzer on Retribution&“Tense and authentic—reading this book is like living a real life mission.&”—Lee Child on Retribution&“Outstanding thriller with vivid characters, breakneck pacing, and suspense enough for even the most demanding reader. Harp writes with complete authenticity and a tremendous depth of military knowledge. A fantastic read—don&’t miss it!&”—Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author on Retribution &“Harp brings his considerable military expertise to a global plot that&’s exciting, timely, and believable . . . —David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author on Retribution. &“Retribution is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic authority and bears shocking relevance to the dangers of today. It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest.&”—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Bloodline
La misma canción
by Mary Higgins Clark«Siempre la misma canción». Kay escuchó estas palabras en la mansión de los Carrington cuando sólo era una niña y, aunque entonces no comprendió su significado, se le grabaron a fuego en la memoria.Muchos años más tarde, cuando se casó con el heredero de esta acaudalada familia, esa frase fue cobrando un sentido aterrador. ¿Quién es en realidad Peter Carrington? ¿Qué secretos se han ocultado en las sombras de este caserón durante décadas? Los fantasmas del pasado están regresando al presente en busca de venganza y Kay sospecha que duerme junto a un hombre cuyas manos están manchadas de sangre.Una fascinante intriga que sumerge al lector en el peligroso laberinto de la mente humana, donde los secretos pueden ser el arma más letal...
La misma canción
by Mary Higgins ClarkUna fascinante intriga que sumerge al lector en el peligroso laberinto de la mente humana, donde los secretos pueden ser el arma más letal... «Siempre la misma canción.» Kay escuchó estas palabras en la mansión de los Carrington cuando solo era una niña y, aunque entonces no comprendió su significado, se le grabaron a fuego en la memoria. Muchos años más tarde, cuando se casó con el heredero de esta acaudalada familia, esa frase fue cobrando un sentido aterrador. ¿Quién es en realidad Peter Carrington? ¿Qué secretos se han ocultado en las sombras de este caserón durante décadas? Los fantasmas del pasado están regresando al presente en busca de venganza, y Kay sospecha que duerme junto a un hombre cuyas manos están manchadas de sangre. La crítica ha dicho...«Clark tiene una habilidad especial para señalar en varias direcciones con el dedo de la culpa hasta que llega la sorprendente resolución final.»Publishers Weekly
Una misma noche (Premio Alfaguara de novela #Volumen 20)
by Leopoldo Brizuela«Un thriller existencial, perturbador, hipnotizante.»Rosa Montero, presidenta del jurado del XV Premio Alfaguara de novela 2012 Una madrugada de 2010, el escritor Leonardo Bazán es testigo involuntario del asalto a una casa vecina. No es un robo usual: lo lleva a cabo una banda organizada, con una logística sofisticada, y hasta un patrullero de la Policía Científica. Pero lo que más perturba a Bazán es el recuerdo de una experiencia similar -de la que también fue testigo junto a sus padres- ocurrida en esa misma casa en 1976, a poco de iniciada la dictadura militar en la Argentina. El trauma de aquella noche pareció caer en el olvido; pero ahora Bazán siente que debe escribir para entender y salvarse. ¿Cómo actuaron exactamente él y sus padres y cómo juzgar hoy esas reacciones? ¿Cómo es posible que una estructura criminal, montada décadas atrás, todavía exista y que la gente siga reaccionando de la misma manera, con el mismo miedo? Narrada como el cuaderno de notas de un detective que, pista tras pista, se indaga a sí mismo y se expone al crimen organizado, Una misma noche es una novela de suspense que explora el rol de los ciudadanos enfrentados a las formas más brutales y secretas del poder. Y reflexiona sobre la intolerable conciencia de nuestra propia cobardía. Un texto a un tiempo íntimo y político, confesional, potente, misterioso, destinado a perdurar.
MisPer
by CJ ClaxtonA woman&’s life spirals as she lives in fear of a faceless online enemy—who may have already committed at least one murder . . . Ten years ago, Sophie Shaw vanished. Kat, a technician who works in a DNA testing lab, is still haunted by the unsolved disappearance, and when she notices a suspicious tweet about the case online, she calls in a tip. A few weeks later she learns that a man is being questioned, and drunkenly sends out a tweet of her own, boasting about her role in this breakthrough by the police. But the man is released and Kat quickly finds herself back on Twitter, navigating through the abusive messages she&’s received and initiating an angry exchange with the anonymous man she&’s convinced has escaped justice. Unfortunately, though, she failed to hide her real identity—and soon she starts feeling paranoid about every man she encounters. As her drinking escalates and her life begins to fall apart, it&’s unclear whether someone is really out to destroy her—or if she is destroying herself . . .
Miss Aldridge Regrets (A Canary Club Mystery #1)
by Louise Hare"Would make Agatha Christie proud... Irresistible and smart."—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia PalaceNamed A Most Anticipated Mystery of Summer by Betches, Essence, Crime Reads and more!The glittering RMS Queen Mary. A nightclub singer on the run. An aristocratic family with secrets worth killing for.London, 1936. Lena Aldridge wonders if life has passed her by. The dazzling theatre career she hoped for hasn&’t worked out. Instead, she&’s stuck singing in a sticky-floored basement club in Soho, and her married lover has just left her. But Lena has always had a complicated life, one shrouded in mystery as a mixed-race girl passing for white in a city unforgiving of her true racial heritage.She&’s feeling utterly hopeless until a stranger offers her the chance of a lifetime: a starring role on Broadway and a first-class ticket on the Queen Mary bound for New York. After a murder at the club, the timing couldn&’t be better, and Lena jumps at the chance to escape England. But death follows her onboard when an obscenely wealthy family draws her into their fold just as one among them is killed in a chillingly familiar way. As Lena navigates the Abernathy&’s increasingly bizarre family dynamic, she realizes that her greatest performance won't be for an audience, but for her life.With seductive glamor, simmering family drama, and dizzying twists, Louise Hare makes her beguiling US debut.
Miss Austen Investigates: A Novel (A Miss Austen Mystery)
by Jessica BullA witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid amateur sleuth—the first book in a seriesJane Austen—sparkling, spirited and incredibly clever—is suddenly thrust into a mystery when a milliner’s dead body is found locked inside a cupboard during the middle of a ball. When Jane’s brother Georgie is found with some jewellery that belonged to the deceased, the local officials see it as an open-and-shut case, one which is likely to end with Georgie’s death. Jane is certain that her brother is innocent, and that there is much more to the murder than meets the eye.Jane’s investigations take her on a lively journey through local society as her suspect list keeps growing—and her keen skill for observation will be put to the test in solving this crime and saving her brother.
Miss Bianca and the Bridesmaid (The Rescuers, #7)
by Margery SharpOn the eve of the wedding of the Ambassadress's niece, the whole Embassy is thrown into confusion by the disappearance of the little bridesmaid. For without her bridesmaid, the bride simply refuses to go through with the wedding ceremony. So in the confusion that follows, everyone rushes to and fro, hither and thither, in a frantic search for the poor little girl. But to no avail. How lucky, then, that courageous Miss Bianca, president of the Mouse Prisoners' Aid Society--and loyal Bernard--arrive on the scene and personally take charge of the search. And what a search it turns out to be! Not only do they have to brave the many horrors of the main drain, but just at the height of their despair, they are confronted by the villainess herself! Of all Miss Bianca's adventures in the interests of prisoner-rescuing--in the Orient, in the Antarctic, in the Salt Mines, or in the Black Castle, this was to be the most frightening of all, because it happened at home...
Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Golden Samovar (Miss Blaine's Prefect)
by Olga WojtasA librarian with deceptively dangerous skills is sent back in time to Tzarist Russia in this “laugh-out-loud farce” and homage to Muriel Spark (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Never underestimate a librarian. Comfortable padded and in her middle years, Shona McMonagle may look bookish and harmless, but her education at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls has left her with a deadly expertise in everything from martial arts to quantum physics. It has also left her with a bone-deep loathing for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, that scurrilous novel that spread scandalous untruths about the finest educational institution in Edinburgh. Shona’s skills, her deceptively mild appearance, and her passionate loyalty make her the perfect recruit for an interesting new project: time travel to Tzarist Russia, prevent a gross miscarriage of romance, and—in any spare time—see to it that only the right people get murdered. It’s a big job, but no task is too daunting for a prefect from Miss Blaine’s.“A delightful addition to the ranks of comic crime.” —The Guardian, UK
Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Vampire Menace (The Prefect's Adventures #2)
by Olga WojitasNever underestimate a librarian. Readers learned that lesson with the Prefect&’s first adventure (Miss Blaine&’s Prefect and the Golden Samovar: &“marvelous&” and &“a laugh-out-loud farce&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review). Now a certain Count from Transylvania is about to learn it as well, when the intrepid Shona McMonagle (comfortably padded, in her middle years, and a whiz at obscure martial arts) time-travels to 19th-century France to help a village being menaced by a mysterious killer. It&’s true that Dracula&’s name has for more than a hundred years been a byword for terror, but nothing can stop an agent trained by the Marcia Blaine School for Girls.
Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Weird Sisters (The Prefect's Adventures #3)
by Olga WojtasA resourceful middle-aged Scottish librarian travels back in time to stop Macbeth and his wife from killing Duncan while avoiding three dangerous witches. Shona McMonagle is your ordinary, garden-variety librarian: comfortably padded, in her middle years, expert in various arcane martial arts. She also has an impressive knack for time travel (&“impressive&” may be overstating things: her first two forays—revolutionary Russia, 19th-century France—went less than smoothly). Her latest mission? Head to 11th-century Scotland, cozy up to Macbeth and Lady M, prevent them from murdering Duncan. In the ordinary course of things, this would be a doddle. But then there are the witches, who prove remarkably quick to take offense. And the business of being turned into a mouse. And the fact that the mission is in truth threefold. One, keep Duncan alive and kicking; two, correct the historical record and lay bare the ludicrous lies introduced by that silly Shakespeare play; and three, burnish the honor of the Marcia Blaine School for Girls, the finest institution of pedagogy in the greater Edinburgh area. Can she do it? Of course, she can! NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A LIBRARIAN! Praise for Miss Blaine&’s Prefect and the Vampire Menace&“Excellent…. The zany plot is a whirling dervish of unexpected events, all narrated with aplomb and wry wit by the eruditeand intrepid librarian,who often hilariouslymisconstrues the clues she ferrets out. Readers will have a rollicking good time.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)&“Effortlessly blends together a number of genres.... Smart, funny and all-round good company, wherever Shona goes, readers will eagerly follow.&” —The Scotsman
Miss Bones
by Joan FlemingThe sudden disappearance of London art dealer Mr Walpurgis of Shepherds Market, sets his young picture restorer adding up two and two. When he fails to return from a weekend holiday, Thomas Mellsonby recalls some curious happenings of recent weeks and begins to investigate the movements of the mysterious and elusive man. When Mr Walpurgis finally reappears, the circumstances only make the matter more sinister and macabre, and Thomas soon finds himself involved in a dangerous situation that carries him far beyond the call of duty.'We could do with many well-written crime stories like Miss Bones with atmosphere, characters and a ghoulish tweak at the end' Daily Express
Miss Dimple and the Slightly Bewildered Angel: A Mystery
by Mignon F. BallardOctober, 1944. It has been a challenging season for Elderberry's favorite first grade teacher, Miss Dimple Kilpatrick. A beloved former student was recently killed in the war, her brother has become distant, and her friend Odessa, the cook at Pheobe's rooming house, has taken a leave of absence to care for a relative. Still, when Dimple's librarian friend, Virginia, finds a young woman, Dora, on the library porch looking for a place to spend the night, soft-hearted Dimple brings her back to Phoebe's and offers her food and a warm coat. But when Dimple is trying to find her a place to sleep, the young girl disappears. The next morning, Miss Dimple answers a knock on the door expecting it to be the girl. Instead, she is greeted by greeted by a somewhat disheveled young woman with lustrous hair and a sunrise of a smile who claims she has been assigned to fill in at the house. Augusta Goodnight, a guardian angel who has been summoned from a well-deserved rest after a series of troublesome earthly duties, has taken up at Phoebe's.When Dora is discovered dead - murdered - the real reason for Augusta's "assignment" becomes clear, at least to Augusta. Reluctantly, Miss Dimple teams up with Augusta to find out who the killer is.
Miss Fairmont and the Gentleman Investigator
by Pat WhiteHER FAMILY SECRETS ARE BURIED IN HIS BACKYARD Grace Fairmont wanted answers. But after arriving in London, Grace was sent a vicious warning. She wasn't welcome here-or anywhere else. But the search for the truth about her family wouldn't stop there....Bobby Finn always called his own shots-on assignment and with women. And the last thing the Scotsman wanted was to babysit, especially a beautiful, spoiled American, whose daddy didn't want her traveling the U.K. alone. Yet danger had a way of bringing people together-Bobby and Grace couldn't escape it. And just steps away from uncovering her family's secret history, their attraction was escalating to explosive levels....
Miss Graham's Cold War Cookbook: A Novel
by Celia Rees"A perfect summer read; gripping, original, well-drawn and compassionate"--Joanne Harris "Celia Rees is a superb writer, and this novel has one of the most irresistible and unique story hooks I've ever come across. This book deserves to be huge!"--Sophie HannahA striking historical novel about an ordinary young British woman sent to uncover a network of spies and war criminals in post-war Germany that will appeal to fans of The Huntress and Transcription.World War II has just ended, and Britain has established the Control Commission for Germany, which oversees their zone of occupation. The Control Commission hires British civilians to work in Germany, rebuild the shattered nation and prosecute war crimes. Somewhat aimless, bored with her job as a provincial schoolteacher, and unwilling to live with her overbearing mother any longer, thirtysomething Edith Graham applies for a job with the Commission—but she is also recruited by her cousin, Leo, who is in the Secret Service. To them, Edith is perfect spy material...single, ordinary-looking, with a college degree in German. Cousin Leo went to Oxford with one of their most hunted war criminals, Count Kurt von Stavenow, who Edith remembers all too well from before the war. He wants her to find him.Intrigued by the challenge, Edith heads to Germany armed with a convincing cover story: she's an unassuming Education Officer sent to help resurrect German schools. To send information back to her Secret Service handlers in London, Edith has crafted the perfect alter ego, cookbook author Stella Snelling, who writes a popular magazine cookery column. She embeds crucial intelligence within the recipes she collects. But occupied Germany is awash with other spies, collaborators, and opportunists, and as she's pulled into their world, Edith soon discovers that no one is what they seem to be. The closer she gets to uncovering von Stavenow's whereabouts--and the network of German civilians who still support him--the greater the danger. With a unique, compelling premise, Miss Graham's Cold War Cookbook is a beautifully crafted and gripping novel about daring, betrayal, and female friendship.
Miss in a Man's World
by Anne AshleyWith her beloved godfather's death shrouded in scandal, the impetuous Miss Georgiana Grey disguises herself as a boy and heads to London to discover the truth.Being hired as the notorious Viscount Fincham's page helps Georgie's investigations, but plays havoc with her heart... She returns home, disastrously in love with her high-handed protector, only to discover she must return to London for the Season!She comes face-to-face with Fincham at a lavish ball, where her true identity and outrageous deception are unmasked...
Miss Julia Delivers the Goods
by Ross Ann B.Get ready for double the trouble and twice the fun in Ann B. Ross's tenth Miss Julia adventure If there's no rest for the weary, Miss Julia must be absolutely exhausted. She's just learned a secret-Hazel Marie is pregnant with twins and the prospective father has cleared out of town. But good things come in unexpected packages. Abbotsville finds itself the scene of a heist; and Miss Julia knows there's only one man who can solve the crime. It's J. D. Pickens, P. I. , renowned investigator and Hazel Marie's wayward love. When he's summoned, one thing becomes clear: Miss Julia must help set things right between them or find herself the only one who can, quite literally, deliver the goods. Ann B. Ross consistently draws crowds at bookstores, not only to purchase her books, but also to meet her in person. Her tenth Miss Julia novel will bring the goods to her tried-and-true fans and new readers alike.
Miss Julia Happily Ever After: A Novel (Miss Julia #22)
by Ann B. RossThe delightful final installment of the beloved and New York Times bestselling Miss Julia series.Wedding fever hits Abbotsville and several of Miss Julia's friends have plans to tie the knot. But, as usual, nothing is so simple. Christy Hargrove suddenly gives up a lifelong dream and drops out of medical school to marry, Helen Stroud and Thurlow Jones decide to change their commercial arrangement into a marital one, and, to Miss Julia's consternation, Lillian, her housekeeper and closest companion, is considering a less-than-romantic offer to wed a local businessman who turns courting into a job interview. And then there's LuAnne who just wants to be married, and Janelle who doesn't.Miss Julia wants to properly celebrate each ceremony, insofar as anyone will let her. But Helen wants a private, even secretive, wedding; Christy's fiancé wants a destination wedding, and Lillian can't decide if she wants a wedding at all. In the middle of it all, a strange figure keeps showing up in town, streaking across lawns and vandalizing the gardens of Miss Julia's neighbors. Abbotsville's liveliest resident finds herself trying to solve it all---matters of the heart and petty crime alike---and once again save the day.
Miss Julia Hits the Road (Miss Julia Ser.)
by Ann B. RossMiss Julia--that Southern spitfire of a certain age who is never less than charming, even when she's at her most opinionated--has been praised by Fannie Flagg as "one of the most delightful characters to come along in years." In Miss Julia Hits the Road, she is becoming increasingly concerned about her gentleman friend, Sam, who has suddenly started wearing cowboy boots, sending her flowers, and writing bad poetry. And when he shows up on a Harley-Davidson Road King and asks her to hop on, she's convinced he's lost his mind. Meanwhile, her invaluable housekeeper, Lillian, has been evicted from her home by her greedy landlord. Deciding that Lillian's need is greater than her own fear (not to mention loss of dignity), Miss Julia takes Sam up on his offer and sets off on a motorcycle Poker Run to raise some fast cash. She's ready to risk life and limb in Sam's sidecar to save Lillian's home from the bulldozer, but will Miss Julia's scheme work?
Miss Julia Inherits a Mess
by Ann B. RossIn the latest in Ann B. Ross's New York Times bestselling series, Miss Julia finds herself an executrix on a desperate hunt for a valuable collectible amid a jumble of the estate's antiques, and if she finds a prize she can honor Miss Mattie's last wishes When Miss Julia hears that Miss Mattie Freeman has taken a fall and is in the hospital, she wishes she'd spent more time getting to know the woman--and not just because she's the last person in town to hear about the accident! So when the tumble proves fatal, the last thing Miss Julia expects is a phone call from Mr. Ernest Sitton, Attorney at Law: Miss Julia is named executor of Mattie Freeman's last will and testament, and it looks like her last wishes are more generous than her coffers are full.Faced with a house full of clutter and with her good friend Mildred Allen on bed rest, Miss Julia enlists an accredited furniture appraiser and Helen Stroud to sort through the mess and find something of value for Miss Mattie's beneficiaries. Thank goodness for Miss Mattie's handsome young neighbor, Nate Wheeler, who's ever ready to help out, and of course for Etta Mae Wiggins, who makes an excellent sidekick. But when a peculiar young man claiming to be Miss Mattie's great-nephew turns up, demanding to live in her apartment while he writes a family history, Miss Julia finds herself closer to Mattie Freeman and her mysterious family than ever before. In this seventeenth installment in the New York Times bestselling Miss Julia series, Ann B. Ross delivers another hilarious and bighearted novel celebrating the South's favorite steel magnolia and the unforgettable residents of Abottsville.From the Hardcover edition.
Miss Julia Knows a Thing or Two: A Novel (Miss Julia #21)
by Ann B. RossThe delightful new installment of the beloved and New York Times bestselling Miss Julia seriesMiss Julia has decided to turn over a new leaf. It's time to stop meddling in other peoples' lives, she thinks--but her hands are full before long! Her neighbor Mildred is sent into a tizzy when a grandchild she's never met shows up on her doorstep. And Mildred's husband keeps forgetting who she is, so she's all on her own. Meanwhile, Etta Mae is worried about losing her job now that the Handy Home Helpers is up for sale. Luckily, Miss Julia has experience dealingwith children dropped on doorsteps, and sweeps in to lend a hand. But there's something missing in that child's life, and Miss Julia knows exactly what it is.
Miss Julia Lays Down the Law: A Novel
by Ann B. RossIt's up to Miss Julia to sort out the murder of a hoity-toity newcomer in the latest addition to the New York Times bestselling series. Look out for the newest in the series, Miss Julia Weathers the Storm, coming from Viking in April 2017. Miss Julia fans both new and old will be especially keen to get their hands on the sixteenth in the series, Miss Julia Lays Down the Law, guaranteed to be the steel magnolia's most exciting adventure yet.It's November and Miss Julia is looking forward to some quiet time before the holidays. That is until snobby Connie Clayborn and her rich husband move to town. At first, Miss Julia and the other ladies are pleased to be invited over for coffee, but the afternoon turns into a slap in the face when their hostess spouts nonstop criticism about Abbotsville. Why, how dare she? Days later, Miss Julia decides to confront Connie woman to woman, but when she arrives, Connie is lying on the kitchen floor--lifeless in a pool of blood. Who could have done this? Miss Julia will need to find out fast--particularly because her fingerprints are now all over the crime scene. . . .From the Trade Paperback edition.