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Arsenic and Old Books

Cat in the Stacks Mystery, Book 6

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Arsenic and Old Books

By: Miranda James
Narrated by: Erin Bennett
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Lucinda Beckwith Long, the mayor of Athena, has donated a set of Civil War-era diaries to the archives of Athena College. The mayor would like Charlie to preserve and to substantiate them as a part of the Long family legacy - something that could benefit her son Beck as he prepares to campaign for the state senate.

Beck's biggest rival is Jasper Singletary, and their families have been bitter enemies since the Civil War. He'd like to get a look at the diaries in an attempt to expose the Long family's past sins. Meanwhile, a history professor at the college is also determined to get her hands on the books in a last-ditch bid for tenure. Now Charlie is left with a catalog of questions. The diaries seem worth killing for, and one thing is certain: Charlie will need to be careful, because the more he reads, the closer he could be coming to his final chapter...

©2015 Dean James (P)2015 Tantor Mystery Cozy Amateur Sleuths Detective Fiction Traditional Detectives

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"Combines a kindhearted librarian hero, family secrets in a sleepy Southern town, and a gentle giant of a cat that will steal your heart." (Lorna Barrett, author of the Booktown Mysteries)

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I enjoyed this story immensely. Learning about things that happened during the civil war is enlightening.

Very interesting story

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What a good mystery, and read by the great voice of Erin Bennett. This is one to take your time with, but it's so good you'll what to know the end quickly!

The Cat's Meow!! of a good mystery 💖

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I so enjoy these books. I am a cat and book lover. This is the perfect series for me.

I want diesel

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on track. Great 👍 fits with others but skipped a wedding. still Great. love series

awesome

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I LOVE these stories!!! I believe this one had me on the edge of my seat more than the others!! Couldn't put it down! I like the family atmosphere in other books. Was exciting to have Charley so involved with the history of two family's to help solve the crime.
Thank you for the beautiful presentation of the morals Charley, his family and friends convey. Your books I can share with my family that teach the goodness in people. Of course we all love Diesel and the bond he and Charley share. A cat we would all love to have and know!!
Erin Bennett is so good at making us feel the story.

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