Hello meautiful library guests
and
Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ
Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, what another busy week in the library, aside from the Prudence Saga, and writing up all my notes so I don't forget anything, we had a quiz night, just me, Melvyn, Parsley and the library mice. It was such fun that we're thinking of making it a regular event, what do mew think?
Oh, and I didn't have time to take a selfie for mew today, so I'm sharing this instead.
Here's a supurr throwback to June 2017, with me glaring from behind the tree! MOL
And now, let me get mew up to speed with the latest in the Prudence saga, and mew won't believe the plot twist in this episode. If mew missed last week's installment,
click here.
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Hissy and I burst from the library and sprinted toward the marquee, our paws barely touching the ground. We had to find Willie, she needed to know everything before Clawdia sealed the deal with Prudence's signature.
But when we arrived at the beautifully decorated party tent… Willie was nowhere to be found.
I skidded to a halt, my heart pounding wildly. “Where is she?” I hissed, scanning the courtyard. The first party guests were just beginning to trickle in, and the brightly coloured lanterns created a magical atmosphere. Everything looked festive and normal, but Willie was gone.
Hissy’s eyes darted around frantically. “She was here half an hour ago! Putting the final finishes to the tables, she wouldn’t just leave without telling anyone!”
We exchanged a glance—something was wrong.
Just then, Melody Fluffworth trotted up, sipping a mocktail garnished with an obscenely large pineapple wedge. “Sweetie's, I just heard the most peculiar thing,” she trilled, oblivious to the rising panic in our eyes.
“What peculiar thing?” I demanded, forcing myself to stay calm.
Melody leaned in, dropping her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “Someone saw Willie heading toward the old gardener’s shed. Said she was meeting someone. But the thing is…” Her voice hushed further, making my fur prickle. “She never came out.”
Hissy sucked in a breath. “Never came out?”
Melody nodded sagely, clearly enjoying the intrigue. “And now? No one can find her.”
For a brief moment, all sound around us faded. The laughter, the clinking of glasses, the music—it all became distant. A cold realisation crawled over me.
“What if she’s been taken?” I murmured.
Hissy’s tail fluffed out like a bottle brush. “We have to check the shed, right now.”
Melody gasped. “Oh my! A rescue mission! How thrilling!”
We ignored her theatrics and took off toward the shed at the far end of the Grange’s sprawling gardens, weaving between towering hedges and decorative statues. The old structure loomed ahead, dimly lit by a single coach lantern hanging near the entrance.
I pressed my paw against the wooden door, locked.
Hissy pulled a hairpin from behind her ear and expertly fiddled with the latch, muttering, “Honestly, what would mew do without me?”
To be honest, I never knew Hissy had such talents, and I made a mental note to ask where she acquired such skills, but at a much later date.
A click. The door creaked open.
We stepped inside.
And froze.
The shed was empty. But there, on the ground, was Willie’s handbag—its contents spilled haphazardly.
Hissy nudged a small piece of parchment with her paw. “Amber… look.”
I leaned in, my fur standing on end. The note, written in rushed, slanted handwriting, read:
"They know. I had to leave. Don’t trust the obvious."
We stared at each other, minds racing.
“They know?” Hissy whispered.
“Leave? Where? Who’s the obvious?” I growled.
Melody peeked her head inside the shed, looking utterly delighted. “Oh, this is far more exciting than I anticipated. Mew two really do find the best mysteries.”
Hissy shot her a sharp look. “Melody, unless mew want to be locked in here until we solve this, kindly zip it!”
Melody clamped her mouth shut, though her eyes sparkled with intrigue.
I straightened up, heart pounding. “Willie’s running. But from who? And why leave a clue? Does she think someone’s watching her?”
Hissy tapped her chin. “Maybe she knows we’re digging into Clawdia and Muskulls’ scheme. She could be warning us.”
I swallowed hard. If Willie was truly in danger, we had to work fast.
But one thing was clear, nothing about this was as it seemed.
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Until next week's revelations, when mew won't catch your breath at what happened next, even I was shocked!
1. A day without ________is like a _________ without __________.
2. I find it rude when someone asks me _______________________.
3. I like to _________ as early as possible.
4. I tend to run late when _________.
The P.A.'s answers are...
1. A day without cats and books is like a world without joy.
2. I find it rude when someone asks me why I have so many cats. Why not, is my answer, and that is usually an instant conversation killer.
3. I like to get all my work done as early as possible. But even that isn't a guarantee of an early finish! LOL
4. I tend to run late when one of the cats won't come inside from the garden, although luckily, this is a rare occurrence.
Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!
Mewton-Clawson Library Copy
Fairy Tales, Fruitcake, and Murder
A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery
Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries Book 4
by
Leanne Leeds
Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:
It’s Christmas in Tablerock, Texas! The cat-rescuing mother-daughter duo of Ellie and Evie Rockwell just want to find some cats their forever homes for the holidays. Instead, they find themselves solving a real-life Christmas mystery straight out of a storybook.
When the town’s beloved librarian, Alice Grey, is found bludgeoned to death by a fruitcake at the start of the Christmas season, it shatters the community’s tranquility. What’s more, it leaves the librarian’s lone cat, Ginger, alone and bewildered at the Silver Circle Cat Rescue for the holidays. But once the marmalade-colored cat pleads for their help solving its owner’s strange Christmas murder, they are quickly tangled up in a mystery as twisted as any fairy tale.
This week, I thought we'd revisit this pawesome, cozy cat mystery series. If mew missed the previous reviews, click the links below:
And yes, I know it's Christmas in the book and it's May, sorry about that, but I can't wait until Christmas to review it! MOL
Holiday cheer takes a deliciously dark turn in Fairy Tales, Fruitcake, and Murder, book four in the Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries series. Set against the charming backdrop of Tablerock, Texas, this cozy mystery is a purrfect blend of festive spirit, feline antics, and a dash of murder most foul!
Ellie and Evie Rockwell, the cat-loving mother-daughter duo, are on a mission that many can relate to: finding furever homes for their furry furiends in time for Christmas. But instead of simple adoptions and warm holiday wishes, they stumble into a world of intrigue when the town’s beloved librarian, Alice Grey, meets her unfortunate end via an unassuming fruitcake. Yes, mew read that right, a fruitcake! Who knew this holiday staple could play such a sinister role?
The plot thickens (as does the fruitcake!) when Ginger, Alice’s bewildered marmalade cat, meows her way into their hearts and implores them to get to the bottom of her owner’s strange demise. What unfolds is a merry, chaotic quest that intertwines fairy tale twists with the realities of small-town dynamics, and a fantastic job of crafting a tale that feels whimsical while still being deeply engaging, as Ellie and Evie unearth a slew of secrets hidden among the town's festive cheer.
As they navigate a cast of quirky characters including a list of potential suspects as tall as Alice’s cherished bookshelves, mew are treated to moments of laughter, suspense, and heartwarming connections. Anypawdy who enjoys a good whodunit with a sprinkle of magic will find themselves utterly enchanted.
In true holiday spirit during this sunny month of May, Fairy Tales, Fruitcake, and Murder invites mew to believe in the magic of the season while reminding us of the importance of community, love, and, of course, our furry companions. So pour yourself a cup of cocoa, cuddle up with your favourite cat, and dive into this cozy mystery that’s sure to warm your heart even as it keeps mew guessing to the very last page. Purrrfect for fans of cat cozy mysteries and cat lovers alike, this book is a holiday treat mew won't want to miss, at any time of the year!
There are eleven books in the series, and if mew are subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, they are available in the catalogue to read for free, except for Book 11 as that is a pre-order available in August 2025, and if mew have Audible, they are available to listen for the cost of one member credit each, or mew can now buy them as box sets of 3 books each. (Info correct at time of posting.)
Another Totally Top Paw Addition to This Furbulous Series!
Paperback: 328 pages
Audio: 8 hours 20 mins
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Do enjoy the book if mew decide to read it.
It's time for me to say BFN or bye-for-now as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time and I'll be back next week with another specially paw-picked book just for mew, and don't forget that all my previous reviews can be found on my Book Review page.
Until next time...
Keep calm and read more books
Amber
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