The Deadly Museum

Anna Parker

Summary

Abigail Summers, dressmaker in life, brilliant sleuth in death, is investigating a new exhibit at the Shillingworth Museum: the lifeless body of the museum's owner, Hector.
 
A poisonous frog is missing and Abigail will need all the help she can get from psychic medium, Hayley, and her policeman husband to catch the murderer before another victim goes on display.
 
When the Deadly Detective Agency is contacted by a woman who was abandoned as a baby, they investigate at Rookshot Hall where Lord Missendale has just passed away. Ghosts both old and new investigate with Abigail and Hayley to solve the case before the funeral is over and the will is read, or more people will die.
 
The sixth book in Ann Parker's series of cozy mysteries set in the small village of Becklesfield, THE DEADLY MUSEUM weaves together suspense, humour and a touch of the paranormal.

Available since: 06/06/2025.

Print length: 228 pages.

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