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Murder at Monticello (Mrs Murphy, Bk 3)
Author: Rita Mae Brown, Sneaky Pie Brown

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Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780553572353 - ISBN-10: 0553572350
Publication Date: 9/1/1995
Pages: 320


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover

Book Description:

Mrs. Murphy digs into Virginia history -- and gets her paws on a killer.

The most popular citizen of Virginia has been dead for nearly 170 years.  That hasn't stopped the good people of tiny Crozet, Virginia, from taking pride in every aspect of Thomas Jefferson's life.  But when an archaeological dig of the slave quarters at Jefferson's home, Monticello, uncovers a shocking secret, emotions in Crozet run high -- dangerously high.

The stunning discovery at Monticello hints a hidden passions and age-old scandals.  As postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and some of Crozet's Very Best People try to learn the identity of a centuries-old skeleton -- and the reason behind the murder -- Harry's tiger cat, Mrs.  Murphy, and her canine and feline friends attempt to sniff out a modern-day killer.  Mrs. Murphy and corgi Tee Tucker will stick their paws into the darker mysteries of human nature to solve murders old and new -- before curiosity can kill the cat--and Harry Haristeen.


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Please Rate these Book Reviews

Cheshire-Cat - OH wrote on 10/7/2009...


I really enjoyed this kitty cat murder caper. The characters are interesting, the animals fun and this is a series that I will continue to read about.

Bonnie A. (ladycholla) wrote on 8/12/2009...


Very good story, good history lesson. Interesting to read about Thomas Jefferson and his family. Good mystery. Again enjoyable characters, looking forward to the next book.

Barbara (stitch0852) wrote on 1/25/2009...


This is probably the least favorite of the series in my collection. The story did not flow as well as they had in prior books of the series.

Attention diverted to historical attributes of the time and character development was not as much. While there are modern day murders taking place, the book was not on par with the series.

It was a slow read and I can't quite put my finger on the "why" of it.

Rachel H. (scrapbooker) wrote on 3/18/2007...


The third Mrs. Murphy mystery, coauthored by novelist Brown and her cat (Mrs. Murphy is also a feline), in which the purring detective must solve a mystery involving the discovery of a body during archeological excavations at Thomas Jefferson's old estate.

Anna W. (dancingqueen18) - GA wrote on 1/5/2007...


#3 in the series.

Marlene S. (mario) wrote on 12/17/2006...


Another great book in this series where the cat helps tell the story. The characters are great, with another mystery to solve.

Kathy P. (taffy) wrote on 8/10/2006...


Good read with some twists and turns in the plot

Susan M. wrote on 6/22/2006...


The most popular citizen of Virginia has been dead for nearly 170 years. That hasn't stopped the good people of tiny Crozet, VA, from taking pride in every aspect of Thomas Jefferson's life. But when an archeaological dig of the slave quarters at Jefferson's home, Monticello, uncovers a shocking secret, emotions in Crozet run high-dangerously high.

Bobbie T. wrote on 6/12/2006...


My book is red instead of green, but the same book. Mystery and animal lovers.

Sandra R. (sandir) wrote on 3/17/2006...


Another great Mrs. Murphy Series. I love them all!! This is one of my favorites, as it has intersting facts on Monticello, and Jefferson's Life and family. This was topical when it was written, as it alludes to Sally Hemmings, thought to be Jefferson's African American Mistress.


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