Best in Show

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<div><div><b>A sleuth must find a killer amid a plethora of poodles in this charming cozy mystery by an Agatha Award finalist (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>).</b><br> <br> There are dog shows. And then theres The Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog Show. For poodle purists, its the pinnacle of the season, drawing competitors and spectators from all over the world.<br> <br> Once in Maryland, Melanie Travis is put to work selling raffle tickets by the co-chairs of the raffle committee, Betty Jean and Edith Jean Boone. Sixtyish steel magnolias from the South, the reclusive sisters make few appearances. But this year, they have a silver Toy puppy that has already caused quite a buzz on the show circuit.<br> <br> While the poodles remain well behaved, its their owners and handlers who start acting up. And when Betty Jean is found dead at the host hotel, murder takes center stage. But this is the PCAand the show must go on. As Edith Jean staunchly resumes her duties, Melanie starts searching for clues, and comes up with a compelling cast of suspects whose actions prove that in the dog-eat-dog world of showing, a life can be as easily lost as a blue ribbon. And that unlike cats, dogsand their ownershave only one to risk<br> <br> A dependable author for fans of pooch-oriented mysteries. <i>Library Journal</i></div></div>

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