Books like Tail gait by Rita Mae Brown
In Tail Gait, the newest installment of Rita Mae Brown’s popular mystery series, crime‑solver Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen teams up with her sharp‑witted cat co‑authors, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, to tackle a puzzling case. Their investigation is supported by Tee Tucker, the dependable corgi who joins the trio on the trail of clues.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Rita Mae Brown
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