Family Tree (Sprinkle)

A cryptic note from her dead mother. A nosy neighbor who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. An attractive police inspector knocking at her door. Two mysterious men who seem to be following her. An unwanted African Grey Parrot. A town full of secrets. How much more drama can a calm, quiet genealogist handle?

"Sparkling…witty…a real treat…as refreshing as a mild julep, a true Southern pleasure." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, praise for Patricia Sprinkle "The sort of light entertainment we could use more of in the hot summer days." - Denver Post, praise for Patricia Sprinkle "Quintessential cozy writer!" - Florida Sun-Sentinel "Like spending an afternoon in the porch in the porch swing on Aunt Dixie's veranda" - JoAnna Carl, praise for Patricia Sprinkle "This series is a winner" - Tamar Myers, praise for the Thoroughly Southern Mystery series "As Southern as Sunday fried chicken and sweet tea. Sprinkle's Hopemore is as captivating as Jan Karon's Mitford." - Carolyn Hart, praise for the Thoroughly Southern Mystery series "An intricate web of suspense and intrigue lead to an enthralling mystery." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, praise for DID YOU DECLARE THE CORPSE? "A terrific read." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, praise for WHO KILLED THE QUEEN OF CLUBS? "{E{njoy this down-home mystery full of charming characters and sparkling Southern witticisms." - FreshFiction.com, praise for WHO KILLED THE QUEEN OF CLUBS? "Patricia Sprinkle knows how to write a charming and quaint mystery. A great installment in a winning series." - Harriet Klausner, praise for WHEN WILL THE DEAD LADY SING? "{A}n excellent traditional mystery." - ReviewingTheEvidence.com, praise for WHO LET THAT KILLER IN THE HOUSE? "Readers who are fans of Carolyn Hart and Kate Kingsbury will want to buy Patricia Sprinkle's latest." - Harriet Klausner, praise for WHO LEFT THE BODY IN THE RAIN? "The humor and drama will keep you reading." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, praise for WHO INVITED THE DEAD MAN? "This mystery keeps you turning each page in suspense….I can't wait for the next adventurous mystery!" - The Lamplighter, praise for WHEN DID WE LOSE HARRIET? "{A} fun read for mystery fans." - Library Journal, praise for BUT WHY SHOOT THE MAGISTRATE?

Katharine Murray is a typical Atlanta housewife, but she's far from ordinary. She's found a fascinating distraction from her empty nest in researching family history and genealogy. And it seems that she can put her genealogy-sleuth skills to work, helping her friend Dr. Flo Gadney, a retired professor, track down her own family tree. Their search takes them to an old graveyard on an island off the coast of Georgia-just as greedy local patriarch Burch Bayard is about to start building sparkly new McMansions all over the island-including the gravesite-a property scheme that would literally bury any local history. But as they hunt for clues to Flo's past, the two friends soon realize that the islanders are trying to keep Flo's connection to Bayard Island dead and buried along with her ancestors! The mysterious murder of a combative local confirms their suspicions, forcing the women to embark on a dangerous chase to unravel the truth. Together, Katherine and Flo will dig up more than Georgia dirt, unearthing secrets to the island's history that could make the whole town crumble.

"Patricia Sprinkle has done it again!" - Margaret Maron "As Southern as Sunday fried chicken and sweet tea. Sprinkle's Hopemore is as captivating as Jan Karon's Mitford." - Carolyn Hart, praise for the Thoroughly Southern Mystery series "An intricate web of suspense and intrigue lead to an enthralling mystery." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, praise for DID YOU DECLARE THE CORPSE? "This mystery keeps you turning each page in suspense….I can't wait for the next adventurous mystery!" - The Lamplighter, praise for WHEN DID WE LOSE HARRIET? "The humor and drama will keep you reading." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, praise for WHO INVITED THE DEAD MAN? "Readers who are fans of Carolyn Hart and Kate Kingsbury will want to buy Patricia Sprinkle's latest." - Harriet Klausner, praise for WHO LEFT THE BODY IN THE RAIN?