Synopses & Reviews
The new Orchard Mystery--from the New York Times bestselling author of Golden Malicious and Scandal in Skibbereen
A TREE IS KNOWN BY ITS FRUIT
Its harvest time in Granford, Massachusetts, and orchard owner Meg Corey and her fiancé, Seth, are both racing to beat the New England winter. Meg is bringing in her apple crop with a team of workers, while Seth is working to restore an old building in the center of town. But when his project is set back due to the unexpected discovery of a skeleton under the buildingand even worse, a young man related to one of Megs former apple pickers is found dead behind the local feed storethe couples carefully laid plans are quickly spoiled
Meg cant help but wonder: are they just unlucky, or is there something rotten in Granford? If so, she knows shes got to seek out the bad apple before it ruins the whole bunch
Includes Delicious Recipes
Review
Praise for Buried in a Bog:
“Connollys latest is a captivating tale—sweet, nostalgic, and full of Irish charm, but also tightly plotted and full of twists, turns, and shocking reveals…Connollys County Cork Mysteries have a ton of promise.”—The Maine Suspect
“Tis a grand thing…Connolly invests this leisurely series opener with a wealth of Irish color and background.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“An exceptional read! Sheila Connolly has done it again with this outstanding book…A must read for those who have ever wanted to visit Ireland.”—Shelleys Book Case
“Anyone with a trace of Irish in them, and all of us who wish we could claim an Irish connection, will welcome the first book in the County Cork series…And, with a country with Irelands history, theres certain to be fascinating murders and mysteries to come.”—Lesas Book Critiques
Praise for the Orchard Mysteries
“A fresh and appealing sleuth with a bushel full of entertaining problems. ”—Claudia Bishop, author of the Hemlock Falls Mysteries
“A delightful look at small-town New England, with an intriguing puzzle thrown in.”—JoAnna Carl, author of the Chocoholic Mysteries
“A promising new mystery series.”—Sammi Carter, author of the Candy Shop Mysteries
Praise for the Museum Mysteries
“A witty, engaging blend of history and mystery with a smart sleuth who already feels like a good friend .”—Julie Hyzy, New York Times bestselling author of the White House Chef Mysteries
“Sheila Connolly serves up a snappy and sophisticated mystery.”—Mary Jane Maffini, author of the Charlotte Adams Mysteries
“National Treasure meets The Philadelphia Story in this clever, charming, and sophisticated caper.”—Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award-winning author of The Other Woman
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“A wonderful series…Connolly never disappoints.”—
Debbies Book Blog Praise for the Orchard Mysteries
“One crisp, delicious read.”—Claudia Bishop
“Delightful…If you like your mystery filled with the crunch of a juicy apple, then you should be reading this book.”—MyShelf.com
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Praise for the Museum Mysteries
“Sheila Connolly has written another winner in her Museum Mystery series…The facts and history that Ms. Connolly provides certainly adds to the charm of the story…[A] real page- turner.”—MyShelf.com
“A witty, engaging blend of history and mystery with a smart sleuth who already feels like a good friend. … [Connollys] stories always keep me turning pages—often well past my bedtime.”—Julie Hyzy, New York Times bestselling author of the White House Chef Mysteries
“The archival milieu and the foibles of the characters are intriguing, and its refreshing to encounter an FBI man who is human, competent, and essential to the plot.”—Publishers Weekly
“The practical and confident Nell Pratt is exactly the kind of sleuth you want in your corner when the going gets tough. Sheila Connelly serves up a snappy and sophisticated mystery that leaves you lusting for the next witty installment.”—Mary Jane Maffini, author of the Charlotte Adams Mysteries
“The mystery is great, and will have readers guessing all the way until the end.”--RT Book Reviews
Synopsis
The new exhibit at the Philadelphia children's museum, Let's Play, isn't meant to be shocking-but when one of the installers is zapped with a fatal electrical charge, it's up to Nell to put her detective skills on display.
Synopsis
As the new owner of Sullivans Pub in County Cork, Ireland, Maura Donovan gets an earful of all the village gossip. But uncovering the truth about some local rumors may close her down for good
Bostonian Maura is beginning to feel settled in her new Irish home, just in time for summer tourist season to bring fresh business to her pub. But the first traveler to arrive is thirsty for more than just a pint of Guinness. Althea Melville is hot on the trail of a long-lost Van Dyck painting.
Maura agrees to help Althea meet with the residents at the local manor house, the most likely location of the missing art. But when the manors gardener is found murdered, Maura wonders what Altheas real motives are. Now, to solve the secret of the lost portrait and catch a killer, Maura will have to practice her Irish gift of gab and hunt down some local historybefore someone else is out of the picture
Synopsis
At The Society for the Preservation of Pennsylvania Antiques, fundraiser Eleanor "Nell" Pratt solicits donations-and sometimes solves crimes. When a collection of George Washington's letters is lost on the same day that an archivist is found dead, it seems strange that the Society president isn't pushing for an investigation. Nell goes digging herself, and soon uncovers a long, rich history of crime.
Synopsis
Once again Nell Pratt has to dig into the past to solve a murder in the present
Between the challenges of her position as president of the Pennsylvania Antiquarian Society in Philadelphia and of taking her relationship with FBI agent James Morrison to the next level, Nell Pratt has got her hands full. Nevertheless, when a powerful developer approaches the Society to make sure the old dairy farm he wants to level is not hiding any archeological or historical surprises that could derail the project hes planning, Nell decides to make time to personally accompany him to the proposed site.
But when they get to the property, they stumble upon a startling discoverya body floating facedown in a pond. The dead man turns out to be an amateur history enthusiast, who may have uncovered secrets about the farm that got him killed. Now its up to Nell and James to get to the bottom of things before there are more deadly developments
About the Author
Sheila Connolly is a
New York Times bestselling author and the Anthony and Agatha Awardnominated author of three cozy mystery series. Her Museum Mysteries, set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, includes
Monument to the Dead,
Fire Engine Dead,
Let's Play Dead, and
Fundraising the Dead. Her bestselling Orchard Mysteries, set in small town Massachusetts and filled with delicious apple recipes, includes
Golden Malicious,
Sour Apples,
Bitter Harvest,
A Killer Crop,
Red Delicious Death,
Rotten to the Core, and
One Bad Apple. Scandal in Skibbereen is the second in her Ireland-based County Cork Mysteries, following
Buried in a Bog.
Sheila has taught art history, structured and marketed municipal bonds for major cities, worked as a staff member on two statewide political campaigns, and served as a fundraiser for several nonprofit organizations. She also managed her own consulting company, providing genealogical research services. In addition to genealogy, Sheila loves restoring old houses, visiting cemeteries, and traveling. Now a full-time writer, she thinks writing mysteries is a lot more fun than any of her previous occupations.
She is married and has one daughter and two cats.