ReviewsPraise for the National Bestselling Manor House Mysteries "Julie Hyzy's fans have grown to love Ollie Paras, the White House chef. They're going to be equally impressed with Grace Wheaton. . . Hyzy is skilled at creating unique series characters."-- Chicago Sun-Times "Hyzy displays her usual talents for fashioning an intriguing plot, advancing her characters' stories and displaying her knowledge of stately homes and priceless possessions...a first-rate mysterian."-- Richmond Times-Dispatch "Well-researched and believable. . . Well-drawn characters. . . are supported by lively subplots."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Fast-paced and full of behind-the-scenes information about how a former home turns into a public attraction. . . Hyzy's books never fail to delight as the mystery holds your attention from the first word to the last."--Kings River Life Magazine
Series Volume Number8
SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of the Manor House Mysteries and the White House Chef Mysteries returns with a mix of murder and mayhem for curator Grace Wheaton. Now that Grace Wheaton has officially been named heir to Bennett Marshfield's fortune, her usually busy schedule has become a juggling act. In addition to her duties at Marshfield Manor, she's bankrolling her roommates' refurbished wine shop, Amethyst Cellars. Grace is excited to check out the rustic space with Bruce and Scott. But that excitement turns to dismay when they stumble upon the body of the banker involved with the sale. Grace wants to get to the bottom of this mystery quickly so that her friends' new venture isn't overshadowed by an unsolved murder, but she's got even more to balance when her troubled sister, Liza, is released from prison early. Liza's first stop is Marshfield Manor and her first priority is grabbing a bite of Bennett's fortune for herself. Grace has to keep her greedy sister at bay and catch a killer before her new life comes crashing down around her.
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