Rita Mae Brown Knihy

Malá města nebývají k cizincům právě přátelská – pokud ovšem onen cizinec není nezadaný a pohledný mladý muž. Když se v Crozetu objeví Blair Bainbridge, neváhají místní dohazovačky ani vteřinu a prohlásí ho za skvělou partii pro nedávnou rozvedenou Harry Haristeenovou. Po prvním očmuchání s nimi souhlasí i Tuckerová a Paní Murphyová, věrná Harryina fenka a kočka. Brzy se ale ukáže, že má Blair jednu malou vadu – možná je vrah. V Crozetu a okolí se totiž začaly nacházet kusy těla muže, jehož tu nikdo nezná, takže nejpodezřelejší je právě nově příchozí. A tak se Harry, Tuckerová a Paní Murphyová musejí opět pustit do pátrání.

Malé mestá sú ako rodiny. Všetci žijú blízko seba a majú svoje tajomstvá. Crozet vo Virgínii je tiež len zabudnuté malomesto, až dokým tajomstvá nevyústia do vraždy. Vedúca crozetskej pošty Mary Minorová-Haristeenová, známa ako Harry, má po tridsiatke a spoločnosť doma jej robí tigrovitá mačka pani Murphyová a sučka waleského korgiho pani Tuckerová. Harry sa práve rozvádza a má zlozvyk čítať pohľadnice, ktoré neboli adresované jej. Keď v mestečku začne dochádzať k podivným vraždám, spomenie si, že každá z obetí dostala pred smrťou pohľadnicu s obrázkom náhrobného kameňa a odkazom: „Kiežby si bol tu.“ Zvieracie pomocníčky sa rozhodnú, že svoju ľudskú priateľku ochránia a začnú ňuchať po stope. Harry vedie svoje vlastné vyšetrovanie a netuší, že jej miláčikovia sú vždy o krok pred ňou. Keby ju pani Murphyová dokázala nejako upozorniť, Harry by mohla odhaliť páchateľa a zabrániť tak ďalšej vražde, no najmä tomu, aby sa ocitla na vrahovom zozname aj ona sama.

“Sister” Jane Arnold, esteemed master of the Jefferson Hunt Club, has traveled to Kentucky for one of the biggest events of the season: the Mid-America Hound Show, where foxhounds, bassets, and beagles gather to strut their champion bloodline stuff. But the fun is squelched when immediately after the competition a contestant turns up dead–stripped to the waist and peppered with birdshot. Two weeks later, back in Virginia, a popular veterinarian dies from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sister refuses to believe that her friend killed herself and vows to sniff out the truth. But before she can make real headway, a wealthy pet food manufacturer vanishes during the granddaddy of all canine exhibitions, the Virginia Hound Show. Ever reliant on her “horse sense,” Sister can’t help but connect the three incidents, and what she uncovers will make her blood run colder than the bodies that keep turning up in unexpected places.

"A mystery full of colorful characters (both two- and four-legged!), gorgeous country landscapes, timeless traditions, and the breathtaking thrill of the fox hunt, from the New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Like a Fox. Amidst the revelry of the Christmas Hunt, mystery and intrigue abound! When the fanfare is interrupted by the discovery of a body, "Sister" Jane Arnold and her company of loyal hounds find themselves faced with a pressing task--to uncover who has killed a beloved club faithful. It's no help that the meddling, loathsome Victor Harris lurks in the shadows, weaseling his way back into the life of his disinherited daughter. As always, the gang must untangle the complex web of clues laid before them, and with Sister Jane at the helm, they will not rest until the truth is laid bare. Yet again, Rita Mae Brown shines, her signature flair sure to win over readers old and new"-- Provided by publisher

In a thrilling foxhunting mystery, Jane Arnold and her hounds are on the trail of a thief after a series of valuable paintings go missing, culminating in a murder. As Jane navigates the world of art and deception, she must rely on her instincts and her loyal dogs to uncover the truth behind the crimes. The story intertwines the excitement of the hunt with a gripping investigation, showcasing both the charm and danger of the setting.

Rita Mae Brown and her inseparable co-author, that fabulous feline Sneaky Pie Brown, are together again in this triple-threat collection of mystery and manners, southern-style. In fact, the first three novels in the Browns' Mrs. Murphy bestselling mystery series are reprinted here in their entirety. Whether you are already familiar with the detective work of postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her tiger cat Mrs. Murphy or are new to the team, you are sure to be intrigued by their unique approach. It's murder with a touch of whimsy, all set in the cozy hamlet of Crozet, Virginia. Meet Harry's friends, neighbors...and suspects--folks like notorious society vamp Boom Boom Craycroft inRest in Pieces, or the nice Miranda Hogendobber inMurder at Monticello, and get a good taste of Brown's wickedly observant take on manners below the Mason-Dixon line. Cat lovers, mystery aficionados, and anyone who might like an armchair visit to a delightful old town down South, is sure to enjoy these witty, cleverly-plotted tales of suspense.

The crisp October winds bode well for this year's hunting season as Sister Jane drives up the Blue Ridge Mountains for a board meeting at the Museum of Hounds and Hunting. The mansion is plunged into mystery when a venerable hunting horn is stolen right out of its case. The only clue is what seems to be a "selfie" video of the horn's original owner, Wesley Carruthers--deceased since 1954. Sister makes a discovery that leads back to the Jefferson Hunt at midcentury, and soon she is no longer sure if she's pursuing a priceless artifact, a thief, Wesley's killer, or a ghost

In a thrilling foxhunting mystery, Sister Jane Arnold confronts a century-old crime that brings to light old grudges and a chilling scandal. As Sister navigates the complexities of this reawakened case, her loyal canine companions add a layer of intrigue and humor to the pursuit of justice. The story blends suspense with the charm of animal antics, making for a captivating read that keeps the stakes high in the hunt for truth.

“As feline collaborators go, you couldn’t ask for better than Sneaky Pie Brown, the canny tiger cat. . . . Solid storytelling.”—The New York Times Book Review The annual steeplechase races are the high point in the social calendar of the horse-mad Virginians of cozy Crozet. But when one of the jockeys is found murdered in the main barn, Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen finds herself in a desperate race of her own—to trap the killer. Luckily for her, she has an experienced ally: her sage tiger cat, Mrs. Murphy. Utilizing her feline genius to plumb the depths of human depravity, Mrs. Murphy finds herself on a trail that leads to the shocking truth behind the murder. But will her human companion catch on in time to beat the killer to the gruesome finish line? “The browns [Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie] once again blend plot, character, and atmosphere with plenty of wit and charm to create a delightful entertainment.”—Publishers Weekly