Untimely Death

A Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery

Elizabeth J. Duncan

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Crooked Lane Books
01 November 2016

Crime & Mystery

A Catskills resort's production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet takes a wickedly ironic turn when the leading lady, Lauren Richmond, is first poisoned and then stabbed. Who would extinguish the life of such a beautiful young thespian? Who wouldn't? Seems like just about everyone had a motive to pull the ropes on her final curtain call.

At the center of this Shakespearian tragedy is Charlotte Fairfax, formerly the costume mistress of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Upstate New York is a long way from the royal stage, but Charlotte is always the queen of her domain. As this small production's costume designer, she has stitched her way into everyone's lives, learning more than anyone could possibly imagine about the rise and fall of Lauren Richmond. But curiosity killed the cat. And it might well kill the costume designer.

Witty and wise, Untimely Death, the first in Elizabeth J. Duncan's charming cozy series, is sure to delight.

By: Elizabeth J. Duncan
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 341g
ISBN: 9781629538266
ISBN 10: 1629538264
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 November 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth J. Duncan is the author of the beloved Penny Brannigan mystery series set in North Wales. A former editor and broadcaster in England, Elizabeth is currently an instructor at the Humber School for Writers in Ontario, Canada.

Reviews for Untimely Death: A Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery

Praise for Untimely Death: What could have more charm than a cozy set in the Catskills?...Duncan drops just enough clues and red herrings to keep the reader guessing whodunit to the end. --Publisher's Weekly Duncan introduces a charming new sleuth and plenty of quirky characters sure to appeal to her base and to cozy fans in general. --Kirkus Reviews Sympathetic, well-drawn characters and fascinating details on Shakespeare's plays and costume design add to what is a satisfying mystery. --Booklist An impressively crafted mystery that is a fully absorbing and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end...very highly recommended. --Midwest Book Review Readers of the cozy mystery genre should definitely check out UNTIMELY DEATH. --Noir JournalPraise for Elizabeth J. Duncan:Winner of the Minotaur/Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel Competition Fans of Louise Penny will love this book. --RT Reviews on A Brush with Death Sure to appeal to fans of M.C. Beaton and Agatha Christie. --Library Journal on A Brush with Death Right up there with the best. --Kirkus Reviews on A Brush with Death A really good British cozy... With lots of action and local color, Duncan's book is a perfect spring getaway. --The Globe and Mail on Slated for Death