The Lost Traveller (County Cork Mystery Series #7)

by Sheila Connolly Narrated by Amy Rubinate

Overview

Boston expat Maura Donovan came to Ireland to honor her grandmother's last wish, but she never expected to stay in provincial County Cork-much less to inherit a house and a pub, Sullivan's, in the small village of Leap. After a year-long struggle to stay in the black, Sullivan's is finally thriving, and Maura has even brought back traditional Irish music to the pub. With a crop of new friends and a budding relationship with handsome Mick Nolan, Maura's life seems rosier than ever-but even in Ireland, you can't always trust your luck.



It begins with Maura's discovery of a body in the ravine behind the pub. And then, the Irish gardaí reveal that the victim's face has been battered beyond recognition. Who is the faceless victim? Who wanted him dead? And why was his body dumped in the backyard of Sullivan's Pub? Even after the dead man is finally given a name, nobody admits to knowing him. In the tight-knit world of Leap, no one is talking-and now it's up to Maura to uncover the dark secrets that lurk beneath the seemingly quiet town.



Laced with warm Irish charm, a delightful small-town setting, and a colorful cast of characters, New York Times bestselling author Sheila Connolly's seventh County Cork mystery, The Lost Traveller, conspires to delight.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

11/05/2018
Connolly’s inviting seventh County Cork mystery (after 2018’s Many a Twist) finds transplanted American Maura Donovan better adjusting to life in the small Irish town of Leap. Her pub, Sullivan’s, is doing well enough to bring in a local band once a week, and she’s considering a kitchen remodel to offer food. Then, everything gets thrown off-kilter when a badly disfigured body is found near the pub. With the crime hitting so close to home, Maura determines to investigate how and why the body was dumped on her property. Could the nomadic group called the Travellers be responsible? Or the young man who suddenly appeared behind the bar to help one busy night and then disappeared just as quickly? As Maura’s questions begin to stir up fear and anger, she wonders whether the bucolic town has a seamy side and is harboring a killer. As usual, Connolly’s lively characters and lovely landscape enhance her well-wrought, thought-provoking plot. Series fans won’t be disappointed. Agent: Jessica Faust, BookEnds. (Jan.)

From the Publisher

Praise for The Lost Traveller:
“This seventh in Anthony and Agatha Award nominee Connolly’s ‘County Cork Mystery’ series (after Many a Twist) is a thoughtfully executed and charmingly talkative cozy. The Irish setting is authentic, Maura is a delight, and the characters are gaining depth as this series matures.”
—Library Journal starred review

“Inviting...As usual, Connolly’s lively characters and lovely landscape enhance her well-wrought, thought-provoking plot. Series fans won’t be disappointed.”
—Publishers Weekly

“It’s the heroine’s slow awakening and the marvelous local color that make this one of the best in a fine series.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Many a Twist:
“Plenty of puzzles with a strong feeling for life in small-town Ireland.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Connolly vividly evokes rural Ireland, and her characters seem like real human beings trying their best to navigate their lives.”
—Publishers Weekly

“For fans who have gotten absolutely hooked on these County Cork mysteries, you’ll not be disappointed with this new tale...Connolly sticks to what she knows best: How to write a drop dead awesome book that keeps readers entertained from beginning to end!”
—Suspense Magazine

“Grab a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy this cozy mystery. Sheila Connolly is a good storyteller with the ability to create an authentic atmosphere, providing hours of entertainment.”
—Seattle Book Review

Praise for Cruel Winter:
"Move over, Agatha Christie: a pub owner in County Cork fancies herself a young Miss Marple...A fine read in the classic style."—Kirkus Reviews

"A crafty and marvelous twist to the classic whodunit...A totally captivating page-turner of a book, perfect for winter nights with a storm beating against the windows."
—NY Journal of Books

“A clever plot with the reader turning the pages faster and faster to reach the surprising finale.”
—Fresh Fiction

“A page turning experience. If you like a good mystery and enjoy Irish settings, then you will enjoy this novel!”
—Portland Book Review

Praise for the New York Times Bestselling County Cork mysteries:
“A Turn for the Bad is...deftly plotted, the characters are engaging, and the visual descriptions of Ireland made me want to grab my passport and visit as soon as possible. A real winner!”
—Suspense Magazine on A Turn for the Bad

"A truly fabulous read that brings you right to the small county of Cork. With descriptive writing, well developed characters and wonderful storyline, An Early Wake is a true hit that brings the magic of Ireland to any reader."
—Open Book Society on An Early Wake

"[A] well-set and nicely paced cozy."
—Library Journal on Scandal in Skibbereen

“Ireland itself becomes a character as Connolly adds description of the countryside and bits of history throughout the book...County Cork is surely a place you’d love to visit, and Sullivan’s a great spot for a pint of Guinness and a bit of gossip.”
—Kings River Life Magazine on Scandal in Skibbereen

"A traditional cozy set in the Emerald Isle and starring an amateur sleuth seems quite fresh. A very promising start to a new series."
—Booklist on Buried in a Bog

"Full of charm and mystery...The locals are warm and welcoming and the central hub of the village, Sullivan’s Pub, is a slice of comfort."
—RT Book Review on Buried in a Bog

"Connolly’s latest is a captivating tale—sweet, nostalgic, and full of Irish charm, but also tightly plotted and full of twists, turns, and shocking reveals...Connolly’s County Cork mysteries have a ton of promise.”
—The Maine Suspect on Buried in a Bog

Kirkus Reviews

2018-10-02

An Irish-American transplant continues her struggle to adjust to a new life in rural Ireland.

Raised by her grandmother in Boston, Maura Donovan has inherited a pub and a cottage in Leap. She's so uncertain of her plans that she's done nothing to make her cottage homey, like stocking it with food. But Sullivan's Pub has a fairly steady business, and with the help of her swain, Mick Nolan, and Rose Sweeney, a talented young cook who plans to add food to the pub's offerings, Maura is making do. The addition of music has increased business, but the good times are threatened when Maura discovers a dead body under the bridge next to the pub. Maura calls the local Garda, Sean Murphy, whom she's helped solve several crimes (Many a Twist, 2018, etc.). The victim's face is smashed, and no one local is missing, so Maura and her little circle of friends think they'd better investigate before the pub's reputation is ruined. Maura, who's been concentrating on her own problems, which now include getting someone else to work at the pub, realizes she has no idea where to find help or how much to pay them. Rose introduces her to her cooking teacher, who runs a restaurant and introduces Maura to the shadowy world of undocumented workers. At a crowded music night at the pub, a stranger steps in to help tend bar and later vanishes. Could he be connected to the dead man, whose identity is still a mystery? Maura and her friends wonder if the victim was a hitchhiking tourist or a member of the Irish Traveller community. Slowly awakening from her oblivious state of indecision, Maura realizes that she must take control of her life, beginning with solving the murder.

Although the mystery is cleverly woven into the story, it's the heroine's slow awakening and the marvelous local color that make this one of the best in a fine series.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170664528
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	01/08/2019
Series:	County Cork Mystery Series , #7
Edition description:	Unabridged

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