Books like Murder, She Meowed by Rita Mae Brown
The Montpelier steeplechase, a highlight of Crozet’s social calendar, sets the stage for a deadly crime. Postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen, a woman postal service employee, finds herself entangled in the event when a jockey is murdered, his heart horribly pierced by a knife and a Queen of Clubs played over the wound. In the affluent, tight‑knit circle of horse owners, trainers, and jockeys, the victim attracted both admirers and enemies, making motives range from greed and drugs to personal rivalry. While the picturesque race course and the colorful attire of riders mask the underlying tension, the investigation is unexpectedly aided by Harry’s tiger cat, Mrs. Murphy, who navigates the stable yard with feline intuition. Together, they must navigate the social complexities and uncover the truth before the killer’s success turns fatal.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Rita Mae Brown
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