A Whisker In The Dark

Following her cats’ noses, it isn’t long before Josie discovers that the critic ruffled more than a few feathers in his day. In fact, from the rule-obsessed local Building Inspector to the guesthouse’s pernickety maid, there’s not a person in Oyster Cove who doesn’t have a secret to hide… could one of the locals be a cold-blooded killer in disguise? And with her beloved guesthouse’s very future on the line, can Josie solve the case in time?

A joy to read, with a twist you’ll never guess! From the award-winning author of the USA TODAY bestselling Mystic Notch series. Purrfect for murder mystery fans, cat lovers and everyone in between.

Murder on a Mississippi Steamboat

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FROM THE NINE-TIMES USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MYSTIC NOTCH SERIES.

Nora elbowed her way up to the railing and looked down. The paddle wheel was making its last turn, dredging up a mass of turquoise chiffon made almost transparent by the water. A hand, its red lacquered fingernails a contrast to the pale white skin, stuck up from a bejeweled cuff…

A relaxing cruise down the Mississippi on the Miss Delta Belle steamboat turns to tragedy when celebrity Delilah Dove falls from the deck and is swallowed by the river faster than you can say ‘man overboard!’

It’s touted as a tragic accident, but guests Miss Nora Marsh and her wily great-aunt Julia know a murder when they see one. Can they get justice for Delilah and crack the case without alerting the murderer to their suspicions?

As Nora and Julia hunt for clues it emerges that nearly everyone had a reason to want Delilah dead. And that’s bad news for the two sleuths—who want to solve the case pronto, before Mississippi police chief and Aunt Julia’s nemesis Artemis Leonard comes on board at the next port to launch the official investigation. She’s not letting him get the credit if she can help it.

With multiple suspects and a series of mysterious thefts onboard—not to mention the distractingly handsome Max Lawton turning Nora’s head—this is shaping up to be one tough case to crack. What started as a gentle river voyage is far from plain sailing.

A fun and lively 1920s murder mystery from bestselling author Leighann Dobbs, perfect for fans of T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss.

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Recipes

Pumpkin Bread

This recipe sure is an oldie—I know because my mother has written on the side that she uses Crisco instead of the oil. She used to be very big on Crisco. Do people even use that anymore? I’m sure Millie still does.

Makes 3 loaf pans.

Ingredients:

2 cups tinned pumpkin (a 14 or 16 oz can)

4 eggs

2/3 cup water

1 cup oil (or if you’re like my mom, you’ll want to use 1 cup Crisco)

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

A pinch of ground cloves

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F or 177 degrees C or Gas Mark 4.

Combine eggs, oil (or Crisco) water and pumpkin in a large bowl and mix well.

Sift flour and add sugar, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.

Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well.

Turn into 3 greased loaf pans (regular size) and bake for 45 minutes.

Broccoli Quiche

Millie likes to prepare this the night before and slide it into the oven to warm up the next morning for breakfast.

The recipe claims this serves 3. It’s a 9-inch pie plate though, so those are some big servings!

Ingredients:

3 eggs

3 oz cheddar cheese grated

10 oz package frozen broccoli (cooked)

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

3/4 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons skim milk