Hercule Purr-row Case Files

When former librarian Penny Lane converts her inherited Victorian mansion into a luxury cat hotel, she expects her biggest challenge to be managing finicky felines and their particular owners. But when a mysterious woman checks in her prize-winning Persian cat and vanishes without a trace, Penny finds herself whisker-deep in a decades-old scandal.The discovery that the abandoned Persian is actually Diamond, show cat of reclusive film star Gloria Starling, is just the beginning. Hidden in Diamond's carrier are two explosive pieces of evidence: a vintage art deco brooch and a letter that could rewrite Hollywood history. The infamous theft that destroyed Gloria's career in 1975 during the filming of "The Cat's Eye Affair" may not be what it seemed – and someone in quiet Guilford, Connecticut wants to keep it that way.Aided by the charming local veterinarian Dr. Paul Harrison and her shrewd neighbor Mrs. Maple, a retired detective, Penny races to uncover the truth about Gloria's disappearance. With her own enigmatic house cat Hercule Purr-row acting strangely around Diamond's carrier and a determined visitor who keeps asking too many questions, Penny realizes that small towns hold the biggest secrets – and someone will do anything to keep them buried."Murder on the Feline Express" is the purr-fect start to a cozy new series that will delight mystery lovers and cat fanciers alike. Jamie Kleinkauf is the author of the delightful Hercule Purr-row Case Files and The Beekeepers of Lancaster series. A fan of cozy mysteries, sweet romances, and just a hint of paranormal magic, Jamie crafts heartwarming stories filled with charm, suspense, and a touch of whimsy.In The Hercule Purr-row Case Files, readers meet Hercule Purr-row, an intuitively gifted tuxedo cat who solves mysteries from his cozy home at The Feline Express, a luxury cat hotel in historic Guilford, Connecticut. Alongside his owner, former librarian Penny Lane, handsome veterinarian Dr. Paul Harrison, and retired detective neighbor Mrs. Maple, Hercule tackles mysteries that weave together present-day crimes and secrets from the past. From uncovering Hollywood scandals to unraveling mysteries at writers' retreats, each story is brimming with small-town charm, a bit of romance, and Hercule's special talent for finding clues in the most unexpected places.Jamie's The Beekeepers of Lancaster series transports readers to the enchanting town of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where Amish traditions meet romance in the air. These sweet, feel-good tales explore the warmth of community and the delicate dance of love in a simple, yet magical setting.When not writing, Jamie enjoys spending time with family, exploring new places, and, of course, thinking up new adventures for Hercule and his friends. With a passion for cozy mysteries and heartfelt romance, Jamie's books offer a perfect escape for readers looking for a bit of mystery, magic, and a whole lot of heart.Get her books: https://tinyurl.com/JamieKleinkauf

Before there was murder, there was mayhem.Before Hercule Purr-row graduated to solving murders, he had to start small. Teaming up with his human librarian Penny Lane, they made sure the Venice Point Library in Guilford, Connecticut was crime free and running smoothly. At least, that was the plan.But between missing sheet music , a sabotaged garden program, and a colony of kleptomaniac squirrels, Hercule has his paws full proving himself worthy of the title "Library Detective." With help from handsome veterinarian Paul Harrison and a cast of quirky patrons, Penny and Hercule must solve these library mysteries before the board decides a cat has no place among the stacks.This charming prequel novella to the Case Files of Hercule Purr-row series introduces ten mini mysteries about Guilford, Connecticut's favorite feline detective, and shows how a stray cat with a nose for trouble became an indispensable part of small-town library life.