{"product_id":"bad-housekeeping-isbn-9781683316015","title":"Bad Housekeeping","description":"\u003cb\u003eNational bestselling author Maia Chance debuts a new series featuring dorky, determined Agnes Blythe and her glamorous Great Aunt Effie as they form an unlikely team to save a crumbling inn and crack a murder case amidst the small-town charm and intrigue of Naneda, NY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 28-year-old Agnes Blythe, the contented bifocals-wearing half of an academic power couple, is jilted by her professor boyfriend for the town Pilates instructor, her future is suddenly less than certain. So when her glamorous, eccentric Great Aunt Effie arrives in town and offers a job helping to salvage the condemned Stagecoach Inn, what does Agnes have to lose? But work at the inn has barely begun when the unlikely duo find the body of manipulative Kathleen Todd, with whom Agnes and Effie both have recently had words. Words strong enough to land them at the top of the suspect list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pair have clearly been framed, but no one else seems interested in finding the real murderer and Agnes and Effie's sleuthing expertise is not exactly slick. Nevertheless, they're soon investigating a suspect list with laundry dirtier than a middle school soccer team's and navigating threats, car chases, shotgun blasts, and awkward strolls down memory lane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDanger mounts, deadlines loom, ancient knob-and-tube wiring is explored, and the ladies learn a thing or two about the awful, wonderful mistake that is going back home, in \u003ci\u003eBad Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, perfect for fans of Sarah Graves and Kate Carlisle.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBad Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chance kicks off a humorous cozy series marked by mesmerizing characters and laugh aloud high jinks, making this a fun romp.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] witty series launch...Readers will look forward to spending more time with Agnes and Effie.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Quirky characters and plenty of humor distinguish this entertaining cozy.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of cozy mysteries will love Chance’s newest heroine, Agnes Blythe...This is a quick and fun summer mystery—the perfect beach read!” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Maia Chance is an incisive and funny writer...\u003ci\u003eBad Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e was an incredibly enjoyable read that had me snickering and writing down quotations all the way through.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent start to a new series! It’s well-written and unpredictable. The characters were all realistic and delightful. It’s a very fun read that will have you lusting for the next one when you’re finished! I highly recommend!\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A hilarious debut to a new series...You couldn’t find a more unique and entertaining cozy if you put up a neon light and advertised for one! I’ve read a book or two by Maia Chance in another series, but after the sheer joy of reading \u003ci\u003eBad Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, I am on a mission to obtain copies of everything this witty and imaginative author has had published! I highly recommend that you do, too!” \u003cbr\u003e—MyShelf.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Maia Chance has created unforgettable characters, the ones legends are made of...Ms. Chance’s sparkling wit is at its apex.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun-filled murder mystery that keeps you guessing right to the end.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Saucy, sassy fun!...A sparkling new cozy series!\" \u003cbr\u003e—Juliet Blackwell, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You’ll be rooting for the Stagecoach Inn—and its spunky new owners—from page one! Maia Chance has a winner in Bad Housekeeping.” \u003cbr\u003e—Susan Wittig Albert, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the China Bayles Herbal mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Maia Chance makes Bad Housekeeping more enjoyable than ever! Jump aboard for fun...in this great new cozy series.” \u003cbr\u003e—Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author\u003cb\u003eMaia Chance\u003c\/b\u003e, national bestselling author, writes mystery novels that are rife with absurd predicaments and romantic adventure. She was born in rural Washington State, grew up in the small-town of Moscow, Idaho, and after living in upstate New York and Boston for a decade, she returned to the Seattle area. She now makes her home with her family on magical Bainbridge Island. This is her second Agnes and Effie mystery.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304335823077,"sku":"NP9781683316015","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683316015.jpg?v=1767722108","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bad-housekeeping-isbn-9781683316015","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}