Murder by Mistake (Ellie Quicke Series #11)

by Veronica Heley

Overview

An Ellie Quicke Mystery - Ellie Quicke is still inclined to act hastily, despite husband Thomas’ steadying influence. When she took in a young rape victim, she knew the commitment might become a burden, but she didn’t expect it to become an invitation to further violence. Mia’s best friend Ursula is eager to help, but has a wedding to plan – as does Ellie’s daughter Diana. Both want Ellie to stage their receptions. Can Ellie keep Mia safe? Can she pull off two weddings, when one would be havoc enough? And can she wear the same outfit to both?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780727869111
Publisher:	Severn House
Publication date:	08/01/2010
Series:	Ellie Quicke Series , #11
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Veronica Heley (www.veronicaheley.com) has published more than fifty books, including crime fiction, historical, and children's titles. She is currently involved in the Ellie Quicke series of crime stories and a variety of other projects. A full-time writer, she has been married to a London probation officer since 1964, and has one musician daughter.

Editorial Reviews

Ellie Quicke, who rescued waifish Mia Prior from her abusive criminal stepfamily in Murder in House (2009), plans on hosting a wedding reception for Mia's best friend, Ursula Belton, in British author Heley's entertaining 11th mystery to feature the stubborn amateur sleuth. Against her better judgment, Ellie is also planning the splashy, ill-advised nuptials of her oh-so-demanding daughter, Diana, to Denis "the Menace," a shady businessman (who might still be married). The week before the weddings, to be held on the same day, a speeding car kills a young mother and narrowly misses Ellie and Mia while they're out shopping. Further problems develop after Mia begins receiving threatening messages and flowers suggesting she's still in danger. Avoiding wedding day catastrophe and more, intrepid Ellie injects this high-octane cozy with endearing humor and enduring style. Adding to the fun is Ellie's impulse to pray for help from higher powers at critical moments. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"This is a cleverly plotted, engaging British 'cozy with an edge'"

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"This is a cleverly plotted, engaging British 'cozy with an edge'"

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"This is a celverly plotted, engaging British 'cozy with an edge'"

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