Dead Ringer

di Sue Emsworth (Autore)

Sue Emsworth, 2026

A murdered breeder. A champion dog with a dangerous secret. And a disgraced ring steward who notices what everyone else has missed. Six years ago, Flora Donahue was a respected dog-show judge. Then a drugged Irish Wolfhound, whispers of bribery, and a scandal that destroyed her reputation cost her everything. Now she spends her weekends handing out numbers and calling classes for the judges who once considered her an equal. Nobody notices the ring steward. Until murder comes to the Marfield County Championship Show. Celebrated Afghan Hound breeder Celia Harrow is found dead in her grooming tent. The police suspect her estranged daughter, the gossip spreads, and the show goes on. That afternoon, Celia's magnificent champion, Fabio Fitzroy, enters Flora's ring and wins Best of Breed. His coat is flawless. His movement is spectacular. But Flora sees something that tells her all is not as it seems. With just three days to uncover the truth, Flora must navigate bitter rivalries, closely guarded secrets, and a dog-show community where winning matters more than almost anything. Her unlikely allies? A resourceful teenager, an ex-husband with a camera, and a mischievous lurcher who wouldn't know a show-ring rule if he tripped over it. But investigating Celia's murder could also reopen the scandal that ruined Flora's career. Can the woman everyone has learned to overlook expose a killer hiding in plain sight? Dead Ringer is a warm, witty British cozy mystery filled with clever clues, eccentric characters, fierce competition, and plenty of canine mischief. Perfect for readers who love traditional British whodunits, mature female amateur sleuths, dog-show mysteries, and satisfying fair-play puzzles. Book One in the Dog Show Steward Mysteries. A clean, entertaining mystery with no graphic violence or profanity. No dogs are harmed, and every dog gets a happy ending. In the dog-show world, appearances are everything. And someone is determined to keep up a deadly deception.

• Autore: Sue Emsworth
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Sue Emsworth
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798237048292