The Skeleton in the Closet
Author(s): M C Beaton
Ever since the death of his father, poor Fellworth Dolphin has slaved away as a waiter to support his miserly, cold-hearted mother. When his mother suddenly dies, Fellworth is shocked to discover that she has left him a sizable inheritance. confused, Fell teams up with Maggie, a plain girl with a similar background, to investigate the source of the riches. But what they find is a closet full of skeletons...
Is it really possible Fell's father was involved in a long-ago train robbery? Who's the mysterious woman in the portrait hidden in his mother's wardrobe? As Maggie and Fell poke around the village for answers, they find themselves on a surprise-filled path to danger and adventure, and--just possibly--love. But Fell's sudden good fortune could come to an abrupt end if he doesn't stay one step ahead of a cunning killer...
Product Information
"Among writers of cozy village mystery series, count M. C. Beaton as one who creates a nice tea party." -- "Associated Press"
M. C. Beaton has been hailed as "the new Queen of Crime." She is "The New York Times" bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, including "As the Pig Turns" and "Busy Body," set in the English Cotswolds, as well as the Hamish Macbeth mysteries set in Scotland. She has also written historical romance novels and an Edwardian mystery series under the name Marion Chesney. Before writing her first novels, Beaton worked as a bookseller, a newspaper reporter, a fashion critic, and a waitress in a greasy spoon. Born in Scotland, she currently divides her time between Paris and a village in the Cotswolds. She was selected the British Guest of Honor for the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in 2006.
General Fields
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- : Minotaur Books
- : Minotaur Books
- : 0.109
- : 15 March 2002
- : 172mm X 108mm X 18mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : M C Beaton
- : Paperback / softback
- : 823.914
- : 240
