A murder mystery among the fox hunting set in Virginia. The victim is one of two candidates for the post of master of the foxhounds. The post is being vacated by the present master, 70-year-old Jane Arnold, and it is she who nabs the killer
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Questa serie segue le avventure di un'inflessibile e indomita Maestra della Caccia alla Volpe di 70 anni. Ambientata nel pittoresco scenario della Virginia, la protagonista affronta misteri e dispute con stile aristocratico e un incrollabile senso di giustizia. Immergetevi in un mondo di suspense, intrighi e tradizioni all'antica, dove un'anziana signora diventa un'eroina inaspettata. È un racconto di coraggio, arguzia e spirito che catturerà i lettori fin dall'inizio.
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Jane “Sister” Arnold may be in her seventies, but she shows no signs of losing her love for the Hunt. As Master of the prestigious Jefferson Hunt Club in a well-heeled Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain town, she is the most powerful and revered woman in the county. She can assess the true merits of a man or a horse with uncanny skill. In short, Sister Jane is not easily duped. When the skeleton of Nola Bancroft, still wearing an exquisite sapphire ring on her finger, is unearthed, it brings back a twenty-one year old mystery. Beautiful Nola was a girl who had more male admirers than her family had money, which was certainly quite a feat. In a world where a woman?s ability to ride was considered one of her most important social graces, Nola was queen of the stable. She had a weakness for men, and her tastes often ventured towards the inappropriate, like the sheriff?s striking son, Guy Ramy. But even Guy couldn?t keep her eyes from wandering. When Nola and Guy disappeared on the Hunt?s ceremonial first day of cubbing more than two decades ago, everyone assumed one of two things: Guy and Nola eloped to escape her family?s disapproval; or Guy killed Nola in a jealous rage and vanished. But Sister Jane had never bought either of those theories. Sister knows that all the players are probably still in place, the old feuds haven?t died, and the sparks that led to a long-ago murder could flare up at any time
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The murder of Sam Lorillard and a seemingly unrelated local scandal at a neighboring hunt club cause "Sister" Jane Arnold and her huntsman, Shaker Grown, to fear for their own safety
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The Hounds and the Fury
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Set against the backdrop of foxhunting, this latest installment in the series features thrilling hunts and stunning landscapes, while introducing a new and intriguing scandal. Rita Mae Brown continues to captivate both critics and fans with her engaging storytelling and richly developed characters, promising an exciting adventure filled with mystery and suspense.
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When the body of a murdered woman is discovered naked and bound to an equine statue, Sister Jane discovers a link between the victim and a respected member of the Jefferson Hunt Club, but her investigation is complicated when another beautiful woman turns up dead after a hunt day and her determination to catch a killer finds her suddenly fighting to save her own life. 50,000 first printing.
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Hounded to Death
- 304pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
“Sister” Jane Arnold, esteemed master of the Jefferson Hunt Club, has traveled to Kentucky for one of the biggest events of the season: the Mid-America Hound Show, where foxhounds, bassets, and beagles gather to strut their champion bloodline stuff. But the fun is squelched when immediately after the competition a contestant turns up dead–stripped to the waist and peppered with birdshot. Two weeks later, back in Virginia, a popular veterinarian dies from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sister refuses to believe that her friend killed herself and vows to sniff out the truth. But before she can make real headway, a wealthy pet food manufacturer vanishes during the granddaddy of all canine exhibitions, the Virginia Hound Show. Ever reliant on her “horse sense,” Sister can’t help but connect the three incidents, and what she uncovers will make her blood run colder than the bodies that keep turning up in unexpected places.
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Fox Tracks
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
Sister Jane Arnold tracks clues during an outbreak of crimes related to the world of competitive hunting and the tobacco industry
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
- 304pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
In a thrilling foxhunting mystery, Sister Jane Arnold confronts a century-old crime that brings to light old grudges and a chilling scandal. As Sister navigates the complexities of this reawakened case, her loyal canine companions add a layer of intrigue and humor to the pursuit of justice. The story blends suspense with the charm of animal antics, making for a captivating read that keeps the stakes high in the hunt for truth.
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Crazy Like a Fox
- 304pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
The crisp October winds bode well for this year's hunting season as Sister Jane drives up the Blue Ridge Mountains for a board meeting at the Museum of Hounds and Hunting. The mansion is plunged into mystery when a venerable hunting horn is stolen right out of its case. The only clue is what seems to be a "selfie" video of the horn's original owner, Wesley Carruthers--deceased since 1954. Sister makes a discovery that leads back to the Jefferson Hunt at midcentury, and soon she is no longer sure if she's pursuing a priceless artifact, a thief, Wesley's killer, or a ghost
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"A mystery full of colorful characters (both two- and four-legged!), gorgeous country landscapes, timeless traditions, and the breathtaking thrill of the fox hunt, from the New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Like a Fox. Amidst the revelry of the Christmas Hunt, mystery and intrigue abound! When the fanfare is interrupted by the discovery of a body, "Sister" Jane Arnold and her company of loyal hounds find themselves faced with a pressing task--to uncover who has killed a beloved club faithful. It's no help that the meddling, loathsome Victor Harris lurks in the shadows, weaseling his way back into the life of his disinherited daughter. As always, the gang must untangle the complex web of clues laid before them, and with Sister Jane at the helm, they will not rest until the truth is laid bare. Yet again, Rita Mae Brown shines, her signature flair sure to win over readers old and new"-- Provided by publisher
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Scarlet Fever
- 274pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Winter blizzards bring a flurry of cases to solve in this riveting new foxhunting mystery featuring "Sister" Jane Arnold and her incorrigible hounds from New York Times -bestselling author Brown. Steeped in the deep traditions of Virginia horse country and featuring a colorful cast of characters both two and four-legged, Scarlet Fever is another spirited mystery from Brown.