‘IT MURDERED ONE OF OUR GUESTS, AND NOW IT’S TRIED TO KILL MY HUSBAND.’ When the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency are approached by the frantic owner of a historic cottage in the picturesque Welsh seaside hamlet of Port Eynon, they agree to help. After all – there can’t be any such thing as a killer cottage, can there? And isn’t a cursed cottage just as unlikely? They’re about to find out – when Christine and Annie take up residence. Meanwhile, Carol goes undercover to investigate a day spa with some dangerous treatments, leaving Mavis to stake out a man who might be incapacitated because of a work-related accident. Will this bricklayer become belligerent if he spots her on the job? Because our engaging private investigators are busy with paying clients, it falls to Henry, eighteenth duke of Chellingworth, to try to solve the riddle of the missing silver mugs, which is a pressing priority for his mother, the dowager, as she seeks to take over the organization of the christening of his son and heir. Early spring in Wales is a busy time for the WISE women, and the titled Twyst family – join them to find out how they cope, in this, the seventh book in the series. “...perfect reading for Anglophiles...should appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and MC Beaton.” crimefictionlover.com “A gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner” Library Journal starred review of The Case of the Dotty Dowager “…cozy fans will find plenty to like…” Publishers’ Weekly “ Ace spiffs up the standard village cozy with a set of sleuths worth a second look .” Kirkus Reviews “…the people here felt like old friends I was catching up with after having been apart for a while” Amanda Bishop, Reviewer (Net Galley) '...a modern-day British whodunit that'sas charming as it is entertaining...Good fun, with memorable characters, an imaginative plot, and a satisfying ending.' Booklist 'Sharp writing highlights the humor of the characterseven while tackling serious topics, making this yet another very enjoyable, fun, and not-always-proper British Mystery.' Cynthia Chow, Librarian, Hawaii State Public Library '...a refreshing departure from standard mystery fare...Cathy Ace does a remarkable job making(the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency)three dimensional and believable...' muttcafe.com 'A brilliant addition to Classic Crime Fiction. The ladies(if they'll forgive me calling them that) of the WISE Enquiries Agencywill have you pacing the floor awaiting their next entanglement...A fresh and wonderful concept well executed.' Alan Bradley, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Flavia de Luce mysteries '...combines the best traditions of the Golden Age of mysteries withthe completely modern and appealingladies of the WISE Enquiries Agency...It's a delightful mix!' Sheila Connolly, Agatha- and Anthony-Award nominated and New York Times Bestselling Author "A gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner" Library Journal starred review of The Case of the Dotty Dowager "...cozy fans will find plenty to like..." Publishers' Weekly " Ace spiffs up the standard village cozy with a set of sleuths worth a second look ." Kirkus Reviews "...perfect reading for Anglophiles...should appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and MC Beaton." crimefictionlover.com "The four women of the WISE Enquiries Agency return in a modern-day British whodunit that's as charming as it is entertaining...Good fun, with memorable characters, an imaginative plot, and a satisfying ending." Booklist Cathy Ace's Cait Morgan Mysteries feature a criminal psychologist sleuth encountering traditional whodunits around the world (optioned for TV); her WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries feature a quartet of soft-boiled female PIs solving cozy cases from a Welsh stately home. Her Welsh suspense novel, The Wrong Boy, has also been optioned for TV. Shortlisted for Canada's Bony Blithe Award three times, winning once, she's also won IPPY and IBA Awards; her work's also been twice shortlisted for a Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence, and the CrimeFictionLover Best Indie Novel. She migrated from Wales aged 40, and now lives in Canada.