Cosette Whitlow is a society matronโฆif tiny Bradley, North Carolina, has one. She kindly volunteers for all the town's charities, but isnโt nearly as kind to her own family, neighbors, and friends. In fact, Cosette is emphatically disliked by much of the townโincluding octogenarian Myrtle Clover. And Myrtle knows that dislike in Bradley can quickly turn deadly.No one seems surprised when Cosetteโs body is discovered during a party sheโs hostingโshe was struck on the head with a croquet mallet. Wanting to restore order to the small town, Myrtle resolves to track down the killerโbefore the killer strikes again.
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