A Most Curious Murder, Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli
A Most Curious Murder, Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli
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A Most Curious Murder
A Little Library Mystery

Author: Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 8 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/12/2016

Synopsis

Jenny Weston moves home to Bear Falls, Michigan, to nurse her bruised ego back to health after a bitter divorce. But the idyllic vision of her charming hometown crumbles when her mother’s little library is destroyed.The next-door neighbor, Zoe Zola, a little person and Lewis Carroll enthusiast, suspects local curmudgeon Adam Cane. But when he’s suddenly found dead in Zoe’s fairy garden, all roads lead back to her. Jenny, however, believes Zoe is innocent, so the two women team up to find the true culprit, investigating the richest family in Bear Falls, interrogating a few odd townspeople, and delving into old, hidden transgressions—until another body turns up.Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli’s quaint and compelling series debut will delight cozy mystery fans new and old.

About Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli

Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli lives in Mancelona, Michigan. She has published more than a dozen novels, one work of nonfiction, and several short stories, which have been produced onstage, read on NPR, and published in several newspapers. She taught writing at the International Women’s Writing Guild summer program at Skidmore College and currently teaches at Northwestern Michigan College.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on January 27, 2019

Last year, I won a copy of the second book in the 'Little Library Mystery' series by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli. I ordered the first book, A Most Curious Murder, from the library last week and attempted to read it. I like reading books from a series and getting caught up before the latest one is launch......more

Goodreads review by Jen on August 13, 2016

One of the most boring and annoying books I have read in a long time.......more

Goodreads review by Kristina on July 25, 2016

A Most Curious Murder by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli is the first book in A Little Library Mystery series. Jenny Weston has just moved back to Bear Falls, Michigan following her acrimonious divorce. One thing she has always loved is the Little Library her father built for her mother in front of their ho......more

Goodreads review by Lisa Ks Book Reviews on November 13, 2016

NOTE: I’ll put it out there…I am not a fan of Alice in Wonderland, and there are most obviously many references to it in this book. However, I am a fan a Little Libraries, so I had to check this book out. With that being said, my review is based on the author’s writing ability, her plot, the mystery......more

Goodreads review by Randee on September 02, 2016

I found this to be a charming mystery because of the characters. My favorite childhood story is 'Alice in Wonderland' and I thought there would be more 'Alice' type things going on besides quoting lines from Lewis Carroll's masterpieces, but that's fine. It does start out a bit slow and convoluted,......more

Quotes

“Quirky main characters, lyrical dialogue, and a story sure to appeal to bookworms as well as cozy mystery fans are all elements that give this novel a distinctive voice…A clever mystery and intriguing supporting cast round out the mix, along with a hint of promising romance.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“[A] quirky, clever cozy series launch…It’s hard to resist a tale in which one character observes, ‘Only nice people read books, you know.’” Publishers Weekly

“Fans of Carroll will delight in Zoe’s flights of fancy, and the northern Michigan setting in all its splendor is a charmer. The author of the Emily Kincaid mysteries launches an entertaining series with a quirky premise and captivating characters.” Library Journal

“An enchanting mystery with a delightful cast of characters and snappy dialogue. Book lovers are in for a real treat.” Hannah Reed, nationally bestselling author of the Scottish Highlands mysteries

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