Books like The Cat Who Played Brahms (A Jim Qwilleran Feline Whodunnit) by Lilian Jackson Braun
In the fifth installment of Lilian Jackson Braun’s beloved Cat Who Series, Jim Qwilleran retreats to a lakeside cabin in Moose County, Pickax, to escape city life and find inspiration for a new book. While on a peaceful fishing trip, the tranquil setting is disrupted when a body is discovered—though the locals insist it is only an old tire. Jim, aided by his ever‑watchful cat friends, must unravel the truth behind the mysterious find.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Lilian Jackson Braun
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