β Scribed by Connolly, Sheila
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The New York Times bestselling author of Dead End Street returns with Nell Pratt discovering one of Philadelphias darker buried secrets . . .
When a summer intern at the Preservation Society discovers an aged document hidden in the binding of an antique book, Society president Nell Pratt is intrigued by the possibilities: is it a valuable historic document or just a useless scrap of paper? When analysis reveals that its a hand-drawn map of one of Philadelphias oldest neighborhoods, Nell learns that the area is being excavated for a new real estate development and may hold long-buried secrets from the citys historic heyday.
Determined to get to the bottom of the maps origin and what it might tell her about the mysterious plot of land, Nell will have to contend with a construction company owner who disappears, a former Society board member whos harbored a dark secret her entire life, and a remarkable discovery that may have the dead turning over in their graves . . .
Praise for the Museum Mysteries:
[The] archival milieu and the foibles of the characters are intriguing, and its refreshing to encounter an FBI man who is human, competent, and essential to the plot. Publishers Weekly
Shes smart, shes savvy, and shes sharp enough to spot what really goes on behind the scenes in museum politics. Mary Jane Maffini, author of the Charlotte Adams Mysteries
National Treasure meets The Philadelphia Story in this clever, charming, and sophisticated caper. Hank Phillippi Ryan, award-winning author of The Other Woman
About the Author:
Sheila Connolly is an Anthony and Agatha Awardnominated author of numerous bestselling cozy mystery series, including the Orchard Mysteries, the Museum Mysteries, the County Cork Mysteries, the Relatively Dead Mysteries, and the Victorian Village Mysteries. In addition, she has published Once She Knew, a romantic suspense; Reunion with Death, a traditional mystery set in Tuscany; and a number of short stories. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three cats and travels to Ireland as often as possible.
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