Synopses & Reviews
In the latest Museum Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Razing the Dead, a suspicious death has Nell Pratt down in the dumps
Nell Pratt, president of the Pennsylvania Antiquarian Society, has something to smile about thanks to a generous donation from a major Philadelphia developer whos willing to help update their museum. But renovations have barely begun when a man is struck by a car in front of the building and killed.
The victim is a construction worker who found a curious metal object while excavating an old privy in the museums basement. Nell thinks the death is somehow connected to the Society, and her suspicions are confirmed when an antiques expert reveals a link between the objects from the cellar and a fellow staff members family.
Now Nell must unearth a mystery with ties to the past and the present. Because when someone is willing to kill over scrap metal, theres no telling what theyll do next
Review
Praise for the Museum Mysteries: “Skillfully executed.”—Mystery Scene
“Nell Pratt is exactly the kind of sleuth you want in your corner.”—Mary Jane Maffini, author of the Charlotte Adams Mysteries
“[Connollys] stories always keep me turning pages.”—New York Times bestselling author Julie Hyzy
“[An] engaging amateur sleuth filled with fascinating characters, interesting museum information, plenty of action including a nice twist, and a bit of romance.”—Genre Go Round Reviews
Review
Praise for the New York Times Bestselling County Cork Mystery series: "'Tis a grand thing...The prolific Sheila Connolly...pays tribute to her Irish heritage...Connolly invests this leisurely series opener with a wealth of Irish color and background." --Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Another winner of a series...Connolly's latest is a captivating tale--sweet, nostalgic, and full of Irish charm, but also tightly plotted and full of twists, turns, and shocking reveals." --The Maine Suspect
"[A] well-set and nicely paced cozy." --Library Journal
"The Irish countryside continues to enchant...Maura is a strong lead character, near perfect." --MyShelf.com
Synopsis
Pub owner Maura Donovan may have Irish kin, but she doesnt seem to have the luck of the Irish. Who could have foreseen that bringing live music back to Sullivans Pub would lead to a dead musician? Summer is ending in County Cork, Ireland, and with it the tourist season. Expat Maura Donovan is determined to keep Sullivans Pub in the black as the days grow shorterbut how? When she hears that the place was once a hot spot for Irish musicians whod come play in the back room, she wonders if bringing back live music might be Sullivans salvation.
As word gets out, legendary musicians begin to appear at the pub, and the first impromptu jam session brings in scores of music lovers. But things hit a sour note when Maura finds a dead musician in the back room the next morning. With a slew of potential suspects, its going to take more than a pint and a good think to force a murderer to face the music.
About the Author
Sheila Connolly is the New York Times bestselling author and Agatha Awardnominated author of the Museum Mysteries, the Orchard Mysteries, and the County Cork Mysteries. She 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.