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While the solemn opening of a new bookstore in Pickax aligns with the opening night of Oscar Wilde’s *The Importance of Being Earnest*, the town’s mood turns grim after the death of an out‑of‑town actor and the theft of a rare book. Jim Qwilleran, a prize‑winning reporter, is pulled into the investigation; his attention is diverted by Koko, his Siamese cat, who has been acting more “fishy” than feline. Qwilleran wonders whether Koko has truly gone bananas or is merely trying to let the cat out of the bag to help solve the dual mysteries.
With the help of his feline companion, Qwilleran searches for the motivations behind the actor’s death and the fate of the stolen book, all while the community anticipates the cultural event that could draw the town together.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Lilian Jackson Braun
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