β Scribed by Sheila Connolly
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The first in a brand-new series from New York Times bestselling author Sheila Connolly! Katherine Hamiltonβs goal in high school was to escape from her dead-end hometown of Asheboro, Maryland. Fifteen years later sheβs got a degree in hospitality management and a great job at a high-end boutique hotel in Baltimore. Until, that is, the hotel is acquired by a chain, and sheβs laid off. When Kateβs high school best friend calls with a mysterious invitation to come talk with the town leaders of Asheboro, she agrees to make the trip, curious about where this new opportunity might lead. Once Kate arrives, the town council members reveal that their town is on the verge of going bankrupt, and theyβve decided that Kateβs skills and knowledge make her the perfect person to cure all their ills. The town has used its last available funds to buy the huge Victorian mansion just outside of town, hoping to use it to attract some of the tourists who travel to visit the nearby Civil War battle sites. Kate has less-than-fond memories of the mansion, for personal reasons, but to make matters worse, the only person who has presented a possible alternate plan is Cordelia WalkerβKateβs high school nemesis. But a few days later, while touring the mansion, Kate stumbles over a bodyβand itβs none other than Cordelia. Kate finds herself juggling the murder investigation and her growing fascination with the old house, which itself is full of long-hidden mysteries. Kate must clear her name and save her townβbefore she ends up in hot water. **
"Fascinating read...The prolific Connelly kicks off a new series that skillfully combines history, romance, and mystery."β Kirkus "Amiable...cozy fans will enjoy Connolly's characteristically warm treatment of small-town life."β Publishers Weekly "Connolly's accomplished series launch avoids the tired tropes found in many cozy debuts, incorporating humor, a realistic setting, and well-developed, appealing characters. Fans of the author's "Museum Mysteries" will welcome the guest appearance of series protagonist Nell Pratt."β Library Journal "Readers who like inheritance drama will enjoy this diverting story."β BookPage "Exceeded my expectations. It blew me away. I will definitely be picking up the next one."βNight Owl Reviews "I fell into this novel head over heels. The author's description of the mansion is sheer bliss to read of, and a murder to go with it is always appreciated by a mystery fan. Don't miss this one."βBookLoons "A good, fast-paced read that's perfect for a plane ride. Warning: once you start reading Connolly's books, you can't put them down."β IrishAmerica Magazine
SHEILA CONNOLLY has published over thirty mysteries, including several New York Times bestsellers. Her series include the Orchard Mysteries, the Museum Mysteries, The County Cork Mysteries, and the Victorian Village Mysteries. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Society of Mayflower Descendants, and owns a cottage in West Cork. She lives in a too-big Victorian in southeastern Massachusetts with her husband and three cats.
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