Pearls and Poison

Pearls and Poison by Duffy Brown is a cozy mystery published by Penguin on March 4, 2014. This first edition spans 304 pages and is written in English. Set against the backdrop of an election in Savannah, Georgia, the story follows Reagan Summerside, who finds herself reluctantly involved in her mother’s alderman campaign. As tensions rise and a candidate is found murdered, Reagan takes it upon herself to investigate, determined to clear her mother’s name.
Readers will encounter a blend of humor and intrigue as Reagan navigates the complexities of the campaign and the ensuing murder investigation. With her penchant for trouble and a loyal dog named Bruce Willis by her side, she delves into a world filled with suspects and hidden motives. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty and amateur sleuthing, offering a lighthearted yet engaging take on the mystery genre.
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It’s election time in Savannah, Georgia, and Judge Guillotine Gloria—aka Reagan Summerside’s mom—is neck and neck in the polls with Kip “Scummy” Seymour. But the already dirty campaign is about to get downright filthy—with one candidate getting buried six feet under…
With her strong opinions and knack for getting into trouble, Reagan is not an ideal volunteer for her mother’s alderman campaign. Plus, she’d rather be running her consignment shop, the Prissy Fox, and eating doughnuts with her dog, Bruce Willis. But when her mother’s opponent, Kip, is found poisoned and her mother is pegged as a suspect, Reagan nominates herself as lead murder investigator.
Reagan is intent on finding Kip’s killer and clearing her mother’s good name, but she soon finds herself on the bad side of Kip’s enemies-turned-suspects. This time, no amount of costumes and makeup can keep her inconspicuous and out of danger. Because the closer Reagan gets to the truth, the hotter things get…
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