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The Cat, the Lady and the Liar
by Leann Sweeney
Special book in series!
When
a cat is in trouble, sometimes the person behind the cat is also in
trouble. When a beautiful pampered cat is found by the side of
the highway, the task to talk to the owner falls to cat enthusiast and
quilter Jillian Hart. The cat belongs to none other than
Ritaestelle Longworth, a wealthy high-society lady. Why won't she
return the numerous phone calls to her about her lost cat? What
about the rumors of her erratic behavior? When Ritaestelle
unexpectedly shows up at Jillian Hart's home with a plea for help,
Ritaestelle's troubles suddenly become all the more serious when a body
turns up in the lake behind Jillian's home. Ritaestelle is found
next to the body and the preliminary clues all lead to her. With
so many ready to accuse Ritaestelle, Jillian knows that she must help
both Ritaestelle and her beloved cat Isis. With her three cats to
guide her, will Jillian be able to get to the hidden truth behind the
murder and help both a cat and the lady in trouble?
In THE CAT, THE LADY AND THE LIAR, the third in the Cats in Trouble
series, Leann Sweeney pens another delightful cozy mystery in which
cats take center stage. Not only does a cat lead Jillian Hart to
the mystery, but her own cats are an integral part of helping her solve
the case. The character of the spoiled Isis is humorous and
somehow still adorable, at least to cat fancying readers. The
mystery surrounding Ritaestelle, a grand Southern dame,
intrigues. Even when one feels certain of the basic motive, the
cast of possible murderers and the specific motive remains a puzzle to
leave readers guessing until the final resolution. THE
CAT, THE LADY AND THE LIAR is one fun mystery!
THE CAT, THE LADY AND THE LIAR is a special book
in the series. The preceding two books are just as fantastic, but
here in the third book, the author brings the reader into the heart of
the series' major characters, making them memorable in ways that touch
the heart. From Candace to Tom, a reader catches a deeper glimpse
of the characters who populate the town and the
series. Even Jillian herself makes more of an impression as one
discovers more about her inner feelings, her past and her relationship
to other characters in the story. In this third book, there is a
transformation within the series that moves it from cool, fun cat
mystery to a mystery in which characterization creates another richer
dimension. A reader starts to feel like an insider in the town
and the series. With this the third book, a reader feels the
series has come together in a manner that will sustain itself through
multiple new additions to the series. A reader can enter the
series at any point and read the first three books in any order
although the preceding books do explain more about Jillian Hart's
propensity for saving cats in trouble and her making of cat
quilts. THE CAT, THE LADY AND THE LIAR is a must read for cat
lovers and cozy mystery enthusiasts!
Publisher: Obsidian Mystery (April 5, 2011)
A Cats In Trouble Mystery
Author
website
Previous Cats In Trouble Mystery: The Cat, The Quilt, And
The
Corpse, The
Cat, The Professor and the Poison
Reviewed by Merrimon,
Merrimon Book Reviews
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