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Unearthed Bones Threaten Domestic Bliss —1926, Pasadena, California— Newlyweds Sam and Daisy Rotondo are settling into married life when their plans for a peaceful home are upended—by a cat. Lou Prophet’s battered old feline, Yuyu, digs up a bone in their backyard, which turns out to be human. As the discovery leads to an unsettling mystery, Daisy and Sam find themselves entangled in a decades-old disappearance. With law enforcement investigating, gardening on hold, and Daisy attempting to master domestic duties—including the culinary arts—their quiet life is anything but. When the past refuses to stay buried, Sam and Daisy must dig deep to unearth the truth before it shakes their new life apart. Alice Duncan spent years avoiding what she knew she should be doing—writing—by professionally folk dancing instead. Eventually, her muse won the battle, and she’s been crafting engaging historical cozy mysteries ever since. Now a proud resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys the lack of smog and crowds while spoiling her beloved herd of wild dachshunds. Visit her at www.aliceduncan.net. Don’t miss a moment of the action with Daisy and her cadre of friends as they solve mysteries in 1920s Pasadena! Each story stands alone but is best enjoyed in order. 1. Strong Spirits 2. Fine Spirits 3. High Spirits 4. Hungry Spirits 5. Genteel Spirits 6. Ancient Spirits 7. Spirits Revived 8. Dark Spirits 9. Spirits Onstage 10. Unsettled Spirits 11. Bruised Spirits 12. Spirits United 13. Spirits Unearthed 14. Shaken Spirits 15. Scarlet Spirits 16. Exercised Spirits 17. Wedded Spirits 18. Domesticated Spirits 19. Library Spirits 20. Spirits Adopted 21. Rosy Spirits
A cat's discovery of a human bone in a newlywed's backyard unearths a decades-old disappearance, threatening their domestic bliss. Newlyweds Sam and Daisy Rotondo are attempting to build a peaceful life in 1926 Pasadena, but their plans are shattered when a feline unearths a human bone. This discovery plunges them into a decades-old mystery, forcing them to confront a past that refuses to stay buried. As law enforcement investigates and Daisy grapples with domestic duties, the couple must uncover the truth before it destroys their new life together.
This installment in the Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery series appears to continue the established pattern of historical cozy mysteries set in 1920s Pasadena. The narrative focuses on a domestic setting disrupted by a cold case, blending elements of historical detail with a lighthearted approach to mystery-solving. Readers likely expect a charming protagonist, a well-researched historical backdrop, and a satisfying resolution to the central puzzle. The author's background in folk dancing and her established presence in the cozy mystery genre suggest a focus on engaging storytelling and character development within a familiar, comforting framework.
Page Count:
298
Publication Date:
2023-02-28
Publisher:
Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press)
ISBN-10:
1644573024
ISBN-13:
9781644573020
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