Something Whiskered - (Cat in the Stacks Mystery) by Miranda James (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A dead baron, an Irish castle, and two unexpected ghosts . . . Charlie Harris, Helen Louise Brady, and his feline friend Diesel find themselves hot on the trail of not one but two mysteries in this delightful Cat in the Stacks Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Miranda James. Charlie Harris and his wife, Helen Louise Brady, have arrived in Ireland for their three-week honeymoon. After a few days in Dublin, they head west to County Clare, ancestral home to Helen Louise's extended family, the O'Bradys. Her cousin, Lorcan O'Brady, is the current owner of Castle O'Brady, which he runs as a bed-and-breakfast with his wife Caoimhe and daughter and son-in-law, Bridget and Rory Kennedy. Upon arrival at the castle, the newlyweds are shocked to see a body falling from the roof. The dead man is centenarian Finn, Baron Brady, Lorcan's great-uncle. Lorcan becomes the new Baron Brady. But how did the late baron come to plummet to his death? Was someone in a hurry for Lorcan to assume the title and ownership of the estate? Or is there another reason for wanting Finn dead? Charlie and Helen Louise find themselves asking these questions and more as they realize the local garda won't be able to solve the crime alone-Charlie and Helen will have to investigate themselves. Meanwhile, Charlie's feline friend Diesel is home in Athena, Georgia, and encounters his own mystery, one unknown to his human hosts. The spirit of Charlie's grandmother lingers on in the attic of the old farmhouse, and Diesel plans to find out why"--

Book Synopsis

A dead baron, an Irish castle, and an unexpected ghost . . . Charlie Harris, Helen Louise Brady, and their feline friend Diesel find themselves hot on the trail of a conniving killer in this delightful Cat in the Stacks Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Miranda James.

Charlie Harris and his wife, Helen Louise Brady, have arrived in Ireland for their honeymoon. After a few days in Dublin, they head to County Clare, ancestral home to Helen Louise's extended family, the O'Bradys. Her cousin Lorcan runs Castle O'Brady as a bed-and-breakfast with his wife Caoimhe and their daughter and son-in-law. But upon arrival at the castle, the newlyweds are shocked to see a body falling from the roof.

The dead man is centenarian Finn, Baron O'Brady, Lorcan's grandfather, which means that Lorcan now becomes the new Baron O'Brady. Was someone in a hurry for Lorcan to assume the title and ownership of the estate? Or is there another reason for wanting Finn dead? And why is a ghostly cat making an appearance in their room-is he trying to warn them? Charlie and Helen Louise must answer these questions and more as they realize the local garda can't solve the crime alone. And along with Diesel they will have to investigate themselves or risk something wicked coming their way...

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CAT IN THE STACKS MYSTERIES

"Let us now praise the cozy mystery, so comforting on dark days, so warming on chilly nights--the literary equivalent of a cat."--The New York Times Book Review

"Courtly librarian Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, are an endearing detective duo. Warm, charming, and Southern as the tastiest grits."--Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author of the Death on Demand Mysteries

"Ideal for Christie fans who enjoy a good puzzle."--Library Journal

"A pleasing blend of crime and charm."--Richmond Times-Dispatch

"All my must-haves for a cozy mystery read: engaging story line, interesting and spunky characters . . . and a charming pet."--Open Book Society

"Combines a kindhearted librarian hero . . . a sleepy Southern town, and a gentle giant of a cat that will steal your heart."--Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries

"Excellent. . . . Reinforces James's place in the top rank of cozy authors."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"James presents a sharply focused story that celebrates the role of the armchair investigator and his informants."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Miranda James is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries and the Southern Ladies Mysteries.