A Hiss Before Dying

In this captivating mystery by Rita Mae Brown, featuring her feline coauthor Sneaky Pie Brown, the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountain community of Crozet, Virginia, is thrown into turmoil with the discovery of two bodies amid the fall festivities. As Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her animals dive into an investigation that intertwines the past and present, they unearth clues linked to Virginia's post-Revolutionary history, leading to a dangerous confrontation. With the clever assistance of her furry friends, Harry is determined to prevent any further tragedies while unearthing long-buried injustices.