{"product_id":"untimely-death-isbn-9781629531915","title":"Untimely Death","description":"A Catskills resort's production of Shakespeare's \u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e takes a wickedly ironic turn when the leading lady, Lauren Richmond, is first poisoned and then stabbed. Who would extinguish the life of such a beautiful young thespian? Who wouldn't? Seems like just about everyone had a motive to pull the ropes on her final curtain call.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of this Shakespearian tragedy is Charlotte Fairfax, formerly the costume mistress of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Upstate New York is a long way from the royal stage, but Charlotte is always the queen of her domain. As this small production's costume designer, she has stitched her way into everyone's lives, learning more than anyone could possibly imagine about the rise and fall of Lauren Richmond. But curiosity killed the cat. And it might well kill the costume designer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWitty and wise work, \u003ci\u003eUntimely Death\u003c\/i\u003e, the first in Elizabeth J. Duncan's charming cozy series, is sure to delight.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUntimely Death\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 BONY BLITHE AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What could have more charm than a cozy set in the Catskills?... Duncan drops just enough clues and red herrings to keep the reader guessing whodunit to the end.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Duncan introduces a charming new sleuth and plenty of quirky characters sure to appeal to her base and to cozy fans in general.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sympathetic, well-drawn characters and fascinating details on Shakespeare's plays and costume design add to what is a satisfying mystery.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An impressively crafted mystery that is a fully absorbing and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end...very highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers of the cozy mystery genre should definitely check out \u003ci\u003eUntimely Death\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNoir Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Elizabeth J. Duncan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the Minotaur\/Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel Competition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fans of Louise Penny will love this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eA Brush with Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sure to appeal to fans of M.C. Beaton and Agatha Christie.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eA Brush with Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Right up there with the best.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eA Brush with Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A really good British cozy... With lots of action and local color, Duncan's book is a perfect spring getaway.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSlated for Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth J. Duncan\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the beloved Penny Brannigan mystery series set in North Wales. A former editor and broadcaster in England, Elizabeth is currently an instructor at the Humber School for Writers in Ontario, Canada.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305458290917,"sku":"NP9781629531915","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781629531915.jpg?v=1767743306","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/untimely-death-isbn-9781629531915","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}