Beyond the Gravy
Mandy Morton
eBook
(Farrago, May 16, 2019)
Psychic cat Irene Peggledrip is being visited by a band of malevolent spirits who all claim to be murderers. Not only is their message disturbing, but they cause chaos with indoor snowstorms, flying books and the untimely demise of a delicious Victoria sponge. Irene calls in Hettie and Tilly of the No. 2 Feline Detective Agency to help, but theyâre not sure how far their skills reach into the spirit realm.Meanwhile, Lavender Stamp, the townâs bad-tempered postmistress cat, has some good news to deliver to Tilly: she has won a competition to take afternoon tea with renowned mystery writer Agatha Crispy at her Devon home, Furaway House.Will Hettie and Tilly finally lay the ghosts to rest? Can Molly Bloomâs new cafĂ© survive the seance? And will the moving claw give up its secrets before the gravy congeals? Find out in this latest adventure of our favourite feline sleuths.What people are saying about The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency:âThis series is the perfect warm, fluffy cosy mystery read for fans of Agatha Crispy-style mysteries and cat-lovers alike.ââTrue escapism into a world of pies, cakes and cats while somehow smuggling a truer reflection of the real world than much human detective fiction.ââA deceptively nasty murder wrapped up in a cardigan, and served by the fire with tea and cake. A delight from beginning to end.ââHilarious and captivating.ââThe cat worldâs answer to the cosy crime novel, with bags of charm and characters you donât want to leave behind.ââI love this series and am waiting with a warmed pastry, a hot mug of something, and a crackling fire for the next in the series.âEditorial reviews:âOriginal and intriguing⊠a world without people which cat lovers will enter and enjoy.â P. D. JamesâI loved it. The whole concept is just so ârealâ!â Barbara ErskineâMandy Mortonâs Feline Detective Agency instigates a new genre, both wonderful and surreal.â Maddy PriorâThe world that Morton has created is irresistible.â Publishers WeeklyâWitty and smart. Prepare to be besotted.â M.K. GraffâMandy Mortonâs series is both charming and whimsical.â Barry ForshawâHettie Bagshot might be a new face at the scene of a crime, but already she could teach most fictional detectives a thing or two.â The Hunts Postâan absolute delight from beginning to end⊠Totally original, very different â and Iâm in awe of the authorâs imagination. Very much recommended.â Being Anne blog