Best in show: a Melanie Travis mystery
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Melanie Travis mysteries volume 10.
Published:
New York : Kensington Books, c2003.
Physical Desc:
276 pages ; 22 cm.
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Description
A sleuth must find a killer amid a plethora of poodles in this "charming" cozy mystery by an Agatha Award finalist (Publishers Weekly).
There are dog shows. And then there's The Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog Show. For poodle purists, it's the pinnacle of the season, drawing competitors and spectators from all over the world.
Once in Maryland, Melanie Travis is put to work selling raffle tickets by the co-chairs of the raffle committee, Betty Jean and Edith Jean Boone. Sixtyish steel magnolias from the South, the reclusive sisters make few appearances. But this year, they have a silver Toy puppy that has already caused quite a buzz on the show circuit.
While the poodles remain well behaved, it's their owners and handlers who start acting up. And when Betty Jean is found dead at the host hotel, murder takes center stage. But this is the PCA—and the show must go on. As Edith Jean staunchly resumes her duties, Melanie starts searching for clues, and comes up with a compelling cast of suspects whose actions prove that in the dog-eat-dog world of showing, a life can be as easily lost as a blue ribbon. And that unlike cats, dogs—and their owners—have only one to risk...
"A dependable author for fans of pooch-oriented mysteries." —Library Journal
There are dog shows. And then there's The Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog Show. For poodle purists, it's the pinnacle of the season, drawing competitors and spectators from all over the world.
Once in Maryland, Melanie Travis is put to work selling raffle tickets by the co-chairs of the raffle committee, Betty Jean and Edith Jean Boone. Sixtyish steel magnolias from the South, the reclusive sisters make few appearances. But this year, they have a silver Toy puppy that has already caused quite a buzz on the show circuit.
While the poodles remain well behaved, it's their owners and handlers who start acting up. And when Betty Jean is found dead at the host hotel, murder takes center stage. But this is the PCA—and the show must go on. As Edith Jean staunchly resumes her duties, Melanie starts searching for clues, and comes up with a compelling cast of suspects whose actions prove that in the dog-eat-dog world of showing, a life can be as easily lost as a blue ribbon. And that unlike cats, dogs—and their owners—have only one to risk...
"A dependable author for fans of pooch-oriented mysteries." —Library Journal
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APA Citation (style guide)
Berenson, L. (2003). Best in show: a Melanie Travis mystery. New York, Kensington Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Berenson, Laurien. 2003. Best in Show: A Melanie Travis Mystery. New York, Kensington Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Berenson, Laurien, Best in Show: A Melanie Travis Mystery. New York, Kensington Books, 2003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Berenson, Laurien. Best in Show: A Melanie Travis Mystery. New York, Kensington Books, 2003.
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