While getting the shop ready for re-opening, Shell is asked to loan her aunt's Cary Grant posters to the local museum for an exhibit. She finds the prospect exciting―until a museum board member, who had a long-standing feud with Shell's aunt, votes against it. When she discovers the board member dead in the museum, Shell becomes suspect number one. Can she, her Siamese cat Kahlua, and her new sidekick―her aunt's Persian Purrday―find the real culprit, or will her latest career go up in kitty litter?
Who would think that a high profile actress who moves to a small town in Connecticut to take over her late aunt's pet shop would be a completely relatable and likable character, yet that's exactly what Shell McMillan is! Unfortunately the first days in her new home take a wayward turn when she crosses paths with museum board member Amelia Witherspoon, and soon after finds the difficult woman dead. Amelia had a long-standing feud with Shell's aunt and had blocked the use of her extensive collection of movie posters for a museum exhibit, but that's only the tip of the iceberg. Many people in town had reason to want Amelia dead, and since the spotlight seems to be on Shell, it's up to her to find the real culprit.
Shell isn't alone in the hunt as she's quick to make friends with fellow shop owners and even welcomes her former co-star to town who is more than eager to lend a helping hand. The stars of the show though are Shell's Siamese Kahlua and the Persian she inherits from her aunt, Purrday, who points her in the direction of some very important clues. Kahlua and Purrday don't exactly get along at first, but I have a feeling they're going to be partners in crime before long.
I must admit that I managed to pinpoint the killer early on by catching a slip of the tongue that Shell missed, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book a single bit. I adored the cats (of course), the descriptions of Aunt Tillie's Victorian home and especially her collection of movie memorabilia. I look forward to seeing what's ahead for these characters once the Purr N' Bark reopens under Shell's ownership.
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14 comments:
Sounds like a cute book!
That does sound like a good one and it's a cool giveaway too!
Sounds like a fun read, and a unique group of characters too. Thanks for the review and the giveaway Mudpie!!
Thanks, Melissa and Mudpie!
Another series I haven't heard of!
I didn't know that my Goodreads account could be linked to; I'll have to look into that!
Hi Melissa! Thanks so much for hosting us! Glad you enjoyed the book! TC and ROCCO
The setting and characters of this story sound so fun! I always enjoy your book reviews, Melissa and Mudpie, and adding your reviewed books to my to-read list. Happy reading!
That looks good.
I need to begin reading again now that I'm retired. What better way to begin than to read books that feature cats!
This lady is one of my favourite authors. She writes a great book.
Great review Mudpie!
I LOVE the illustrations on the front of the book! What a unique story!
Sounds like a good book! The cover art is very cute.
OMFP (Oh My Floofy Paws), this is a conicidence, 'cause Mom was browsing an online bookstore and noticed that same book. She even bookmarked (whatever that means) on her phone as she thought it would be a fun one to read. We luv the cover, too! After reading your review, I sure hope Mom picks up a copy of the book. Purr purr purr.
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