Puss 'n Cahoots (Mrs. Murphy)
by: Rita Mae Brown
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Instead of a proper second honeymoon, the newly remarried Harry and Fair Haristeen leave cozy Crozet, Virginia, for Shelbyville, Kentucky, site of the famous saddlebred horse show. There they’ll visit dear friends Joan Hamilton and Larry Hodge and enjoy a week among some of the finest horses, trainers, and riders in the country.
But soon after they arrive, events veer mysteriously–and murderously–off course. First, Joan’s ruby and sapphire horsehead heirloom pin is stolen from her private box at the fairgrounds. Next, a young film star’s prize three-gaited mare disappears into thin air. There is no lack of suspects, from hotheaded trainers and jealous rivals to vicious ex-spouses. Then a body is found flagrantly murdered and it’s obvious to Harry that someone at Shelbyville is sending a strong message: winning is only secondary–first prize is survival.
As Harry searches for clues, rediscovers life as a married woman, and deals with her upcoming fortieth birthday, her four-legged detective friends are already on the case. But is animal instinct any match for human depravity? Especially with two humans to protect and a killer on the prowl?
From the Hardcover edition.
Instead of a proper second honeymoon, the newly remarried Harry and Fair Haristeen leave cozy Crozet, Virginia, for Shelbyville, Kentucky, site of the famous saddlebred horse show. There they’ll visit dear friends Joan Hamilton and Larry Hodge and enjoy a week among some of the finest horses, trainers, and riders in the country.
But soon after they arrive, events veer mysteriously–and murderously–off course. First, Joan’s ruby and sapphire horsehead heirloom pin is stolen from her private box at the fairgrounds. Next, a young film star’s prize three-gaited mare disappears into thin air. There is no lack of suspects, from hotheaded trainers and jealous rivals to vicious ex-spouses. Then a body is found flagrantly murdered and it’s obvious to Harry that someone at Shelbyville is sending a strong message: winning is only secondary–first prize is survival.
As Harry searches for clues, rediscovers life as a married woman, and deals with her upcoming fortieth birthday, her four-legged detective friends are already on the case. But is animal instinct any match for human depravity? Especially with two humans to protect and a killer on the prowl?
From the Hardcover edition.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Ho Hum
Another great series seems to have lost its way. In this book, the recently re-married Fair and Harry go to visit a friend and attend a horse show in Kentucky. Different state; different kind of horse show; and, of course, a murder mystery to solve, right?
Wrong!
Only in a story like this would one expect the newlyweds to not only take along the cats and dog, but also the vet truck equipped with everything needed to conduct surgery in the field with the exception of a portable ... Read More
Rating: 
- Murder among the Saddlebreds
The 15th entry into the popular cozy series finds the once-and-again newlyweds, Harry and Fair Haristeen, enjoying a delayed honeymoon at the great Saddlebred horse show in Shelbyville, KY--accompanied by their animal friends, Tee Tucker the corgi and Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, the cats.Though the quintet is out of its regular stomping grounds, it soon becomes apparent that crime and intrigue know no boundaries.First a valuable horseshoe pin disappears; then Queen Esther, a beautiful mare belonging to ... Read More
Rating: 
- Entertaining
I bought this book to replace an actual libray book I thought I lost. Wouldn't you know after I bought it from Amazon, with a great price, I found the actual library book. I returned both books to the library, dontaing this one in memory of Toby, my cat that just passed.
Being an animal lover, I really enjoy the Miss Murphy series by Rita Mea & Snealy Pie Brown. I recommend the stories to anyone who loves pets, and/or young readers looking for something different to read.
Rating: 
- They PAY editors to let this kind of trash go to press?
My mom found (literally "found") this book in her travels.She couldn't get past the first ten pages and passed it along to me.Her explanation was that she doesn't enjoy books with loads of characters.Now I've read sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, romance, heck even a little horror.I'm new to the RMB Cat series, and I'm just about half way through the book, but still can find little to recommend it.There are storycrafting techniques barely worthy of a first novel...certainly not a fortieth!For instance: ... Read More
Rating: 
- There are other contenders for your attention.
I loved this series.Rita Mae Brown had a winning combination with her plucky postmistress heroine Harry and her dog and cat sidekicks.The small town setting of Crozet was one I could identify with, the characters were people I could recognize (Southerners) and the dialog where the animal characters talked with one another was a delightful fantasy touch.The murders were gruesome but the ambiance was decidedly cozy. Having said that, I'm dreadfully disappointed in this book.
The setting, at ... Read More
- Ho HumAnother great series seems to have lost its way. In this book, the recently re-married Fair and Harry go to visit a friend and attend a horse show in Kentucky. Different state; different kind of horse show; and, of course, a murder mystery to solve, right?
Wrong!
Only in a story like this would one expect the newlyweds to not only take along the cats and dog, but also the vet truck equipped with everything needed to conduct surgery in the field with the exception of a portable ... Read More
- Murder among the SaddlebredsThe 15th entry into the popular cozy series finds the once-and-again newlyweds, Harry and Fair Haristeen, enjoying a delayed honeymoon at the great Saddlebred horse show in Shelbyville, KY--accompanied by their animal friends, Tee Tucker the corgi and Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, the cats.Though the quintet is out of its regular stomping grounds, it soon becomes apparent that crime and intrigue know no boundaries.First a valuable horseshoe pin disappears; then Queen Esther, a beautiful mare belonging to ... Read More
- EntertainingI bought this book to replace an actual libray book I thought I lost. Wouldn't you know after I bought it from Amazon, with a great price, I found the actual library book. I returned both books to the library, dontaing this one in memory of Toby, my cat that just passed.
Being an animal lover, I really enjoy the Miss Murphy series by Rita Mea & Snealy Pie Brown. I recommend the stories to anyone who loves pets, and/or young readers looking for something different to read.
- They PAY editors to let this kind of trash go to press?My mom found (literally "found") this book in her travels.She couldn't get past the first ten pages and passed it along to me.Her explanation was that she doesn't enjoy books with loads of characters.Now I've read sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, romance, heck even a little horror.I'm new to the RMB Cat series, and I'm just about half way through the book, but still can find little to recommend it.There are storycrafting techniques barely worthy of a first novel...certainly not a fortieth!For instance: ... Read More
- There are other contenders for your attention.I loved this series.Rita Mae Brown had a winning combination with her plucky postmistress heroine Harry and her dog and cat sidekicks.The small town setting of Crozet was one I could identify with, the characters were people I could recognize (Southerners) and the dialog where the animal characters talked with one another was a delightful fantasy touch.The murders were gruesome but the ambiance was decidedly cozy. Having said that, I'm dreadfully disappointed in this book.
The setting, at ... Read More
