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From a far and lovely country2023
Summary: An American woman named Julia approaches Mma Ramotswe for help. Her beloved late grandfather was Botswanan; years after his passing and during a rough patch in her own life, Julia has come to visit... more »- place hold (1)
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Christmas presents : a novella2023
Summary: Against the odds, indie bookshop owner Madeline Martin has built a pleasant life for herself, overcoming a traumatic childhood and the daily struggle of caring for an elderly and infirm father. but... more »- place hold (0)
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Lost & hound : a novel2023
Summary: Early fall in Virginia means shorter days, cooler temperatures, the blooming milkweeds of summer giving way to fields of fluffy seeds -- and of course, the start of fox hunting season. It's "Sister"... more »- place hold (0)
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The proof of the pudding2023
Summary: Georgie, back home at her estate in Eynsleigh, impatiently awaits the birth of her baby. But she has plenty to occupy her: her new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and Sir Hubert, who owns... more »- place hold (2)
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Dirty thirty2023
Summary: Stephanie Plum, Trenton's hardest working, most under-appreciated bounty hunter, is offered a freelance assignment that seems simple enough. Local jeweler Martin Rabner wants her to locate his former... more »- place hold (6)
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Book, line and sinker2012
Summary: Lindsey is enjoying her second year in Briar Creek as the library director, meeting with the crafternoon club, and happily dating tour boat captain Mike Sullivan. But when a salvage company arrives... more »- place hold (0)
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At the drop of a hat2015
Summary: Cousins Scarlett Parker and Vivian Tremont's fashionable London hat shop, Mim's Whims, is visited by a new customer bearing an old hat box. Ariana Jackson is getting married and wants to restore her... more »- place hold (0)
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Books can be deceiving2011
Summary: Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the Briar Creek Public Library when a New York editor visits town, creating quite a buzz. Lindsey's friend Beth wants to sell the editor her... more »- place hold (0)
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Sugar plum poisoned2023
Summary: When up-and-coming singing sensation Shelby Vaughn arrives in town for two weeks of concert dates, she hires her old friend Angie and the rest of the bakery crew to supply cupcakes for the VIP guest... more »- place hold (1)
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The Twelve Books of Christmas2023
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Pay dirt: a v.i. warshawski novel
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on order - publisher release date: April 16, 2024
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An unfinished murder: a mystery novel
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on order - publisher release date: April 30, 2024
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Feline fatale: a mrs. murphy mystery
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on order - publisher release date: April 16, 2024
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Let it crow! Let it crow! Let it crow!2023
Summary: Meg has been roped into participating in a blacksmithing competition, a kind of Forged in Fire wannabe organized by a blacksmith friend. Meg originally turned down his invitation to participate, but... more »- place hold (0)
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Dead on target2023
Summary: A visit to the local village fete for a spot of fun and relaxation turns into a nightmare for Agatha Raisin when she discovers the body of the local landowner in the woods -- with an arrow in his... more »- place hold (0)
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A furry little Christmas2023
Summary: It's the most wonderful time of the year in Connecticut, but Melanie Travis and her brood of Standard poodles finds surviving the holiday season deadlier than expected in these two cozy mystery... more »- place hold (0)
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Shutter2023
Summary: "Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many cases--she is almost supernaturally good at capturing details.... more »LARGE PRINT
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Murder by Invitation Only2023
Summary: "In a historical mystery, Agatha Christie's ever-capable housekeeper, Phyllida Bright, not only keeps the celebrated author's English country home in tip-top shape, she excels as an amateur sleuth;... more »BOOK
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Mother-daughter murder night : a novel2023
Summary: High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she's built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles... more »- place hold (5)
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A Smoking Bun: A Bakeshop Mystery2024
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Mrs. Jeffries aims to win2023
Summary: Jeremy Marks wasn't highly regarded by any of the members of the West London Archery Club. Most of them considered him a buffoon and a bore. But everyone was stunned when the fellow was murdered... more »- place hold (0)
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Pink lemonade cake murder2023
Summary: The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade... more »- place hold (0)
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Payback in death2023
Summary: Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, retired Internal Affairs Captain. At first glance, the... more »- place hold (0)
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The Girl in the Eagle's Talons2023
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The Thursday murder club2021
Summary: In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves The Thursday Murder Club. There's Red Ron, the... more »- place hold (0)
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Betrayal on the Bowery2021
Summary: New York City, summer 1889. Society girl-turned-investigative journalist Genevieve Stewart and wealthy Daniel McCaffrey have arrived at the docks to see their friends, Rupert and Esmie Milton, off on... more »- place hold (0)
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Blessing of the lost girls2023
Summary: Driven by a compulsion that challenges his self-control, the man calling himself Charles Milton prowls the rodeo circuit, hunting young women. For years, he has been meticulous in his methods,... more »- place hold (1)
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Any pot in a storm2023
Summary: Brookhills coffeehouse owner Maggy Thorsen has reluctantly traveled north with her business partner, Sarah Kingston, and chef, Tien Romano, to cater a crime-writing retreat. Although Maggy is no fan... more »- place hold (0)
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Mother-Daughter Murder Night2023
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Murder at la villette
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on order - publisher release date: March 5, 2024
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In sunshine or in shadow: a molly murphy mystery
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on order - publisher release date: March 12, 2024
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The princess of Las Vegas : a novel
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on order - publisher release date: March 19, 2024
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Betrayal on the Bowery2021
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Murder in the tea leaves
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Catch me if you candy2023
Summary: Halloween has arrived in picturesque Ashland, Oregon, and all of the ghouls and goblins have descended on Main Street for the annual parade. It's a giant street party and Torte is right in the mix.... more »- place hold (0)
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Birder, she wrote2023
Summary: Meg is relaxing in the hammock, taste-testing Michael's latest batch of Arnold Palmers and watching the hummingbirds at their feeders when her hopes for a relaxing early summer morning are dashed.... more »- place hold (0)
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The bone hacker2023
Summary: Young men -- tourists -- have been disappearing on the islands of Turks and Caicos for years. Seven years ago, the first victim was found in a strange location with both hands cut off; the other... more »- place hold (0)
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None of this is true : a novel2023
Summary: Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her... more »- place hold (15)
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The lantern's dance: a novel of suspense featuring mary russell and sherlock holmes
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