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.

Malá města jsou všude stejná, každý každého zná, lidé si vidí navzájem do talíře, ale stejně se v každé rodině najde pečlivě skrývané tajemství. V Crozetu ve Virginii to není jiné. Jenže tady někdo začal vraždit a pošťačka Mary Minor Haristeenová zvaná Harry nebude mít klid, dokud nezjistí, kdo z těch milých a spořádaných sousedů mohl páchat něco tak hrozného. Zdatnými pomocnicemi jí budou fenka Tuckerová a hlavně kočka Paní Murphyová. A možná také zlozvyk číst cizí poštu.

“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

Brimming over with the inspirational words and thoughts of some of our finest writers, Cries of the Spirit is a beautiful sourcebook of poetry and prose in praise of life and all that it entails. Here women's voices fill the age-old silence about matters central to their experience-from menstruation, sexual intimacy, and childbirth to caretaking, household rituals, and death. These writings represent a healing vision of the sacred that emerges from the particular consciousness of women-a vision that partakes of the world of earth and flesh.

Following up on the success of the first Rita Mae Brown omnibus, here are three more mysteries starring that canny cat sleuth, Mrs. Murphy, and her human, Mary "Harry" Haristeen, postmistress of Crozet, Virginia.Pay Dirt —Who created the computer virus that ravaged the neighborhood and then murdered the mysterious biker who roared into town?Murder, She Meowed —Who murdered a jockey in the barn during the annual steeplechase races?Murder on the Prowl —Who's dead? Who's not? Phony obituaries and real live murders; what's happening in Crozet?

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.

In Crozet, Virginia, a series of mysterious deaths disrupts the Christmas season, prompting Mary Minor "Harry" Harristeen and her beloved pets to assist the police in this holiday mystery. With Christmas approaching, Harry's schedule is packed with delivering holiday baskets, selecting the perfect tree with her friend Susan Tucker, and searching for a special gift for her husband, Fair. She also enrolls her Irish Wolfhound puppy, Pirate, in dog showing classes, adding to the festive spirit. However, the holiday cheer is overshadowed when Harry's police friend, Cynthia Cooper, warns of a potential increase in crime during the season. Tragically, Harry and Susan stumble upon a man's body by the roadside, and when two more unidentified bodies are discovered, Harry realizes something sinister is happening. Autopsies reveal a deadly drug present in all three victims. Determined to uncover the truth, Harry, alongside her feline companions Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and her corgi Tee Tucker, embarks on a quest to solve the mystery and ensure a merry Christmas for the community.

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