No Mallets Intended

No Mallets Intended by Victoria Hamilton is a cozy mystery published by Penguin on November 4, 2014. This Berkley Prime Crime mass-market edition spans 304 pages and is written in English. The story follows Jaymie Leighton as she navigates the complexities of restoring Dumpe Manor with the Queensville Heritage Society, where old grudges resurface amidst the renovation efforts.
As Jaymie decorates the kitchen with vintage furnishings, a collection of wooden mallets becomes central to the plot when one is used in a late-night attack against her. With the murder of the manor’s historian, also linked to the mallet collection, Jaymie finds herself drawn into a deeper investigation. Readers will encounter themes of mystery and amateur sleuthing as Jaymie works to uncover the truth behind the events at Dumpe Manor, all while enjoying included recipes that complement the narrative.
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TO THE MANOR DEAD
The Queensville Heritage Society is restoring the once-grand Dumpe Manor. While Dumpe relatives and society members use the occasion to dust off old grudges, Jaymie Leighton prefers to adorn the kitchen with authentic Depression Era furnishings. A collection of vintage wooden mallets found in the house is a perfect addition to her display, but one also offers a late-night intruder the perfect weapon to knock Jaymie unconscious before escaping.
Though the attack has everyone on edge, nothing is missing from the house. Perhaps it was merely a vagrant who thought the place was still abandoned. But when Dumpe Manor’s resident historian is murdered with a mallet from the same collection, it’s time for Jaymie to turn up the heat on the investigation before someone else becomes history.
Includes recipes!
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