{"product_id":"exercised-spirits-a-daisy-gumm-alice-duncan-9781644571415","title":"Exercised Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 16): Historical Cozy Mystery","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen a Woman Mysteriously Disappears From an Orange Grove Mansion, Daisy Gumm Majesty, Sam Rotondo, and the Ever Crotchety Lou Prophet Launch A Search in \u003ci\u003eExercised Spirits, \u003c\/i\u003e a Cozy Historical Mystery by Alice Duncan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e--1925, Pasadena, California--\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlready irked about having to participate in an exercise class with some church chums, Daisy is horrified when her beloved Aunt Vi--the greatest cook in Pasadena--goes missing from her place of employment, Mrs. Pinkerton's mansion on Orange Grove Street. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDaisy, Sam and Lou Prophet launch a search, with some help from Mrs. Jackson, a real live Voodoo mambo from New Orleans, who is at present living in Altadena. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the meantime, food preparation in the Gumm\/Majesty\/Rotondo households takes a severe downturn. Lou Prophet lends a hand, and the family finds themselves choking down some concoctions they never even knew existed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's going to take all the shrewd sleuthing Daisy can muster plus Sam, a peg-legged man, and some clever roping to bring Aunt Vi home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Publisher: \u003c\/b\u003e The Daisy Gumm Majesty Cozy Mystery Series is a light-hearted mystery in a historical setting. There are no explicit sexual scenes and minimal cursing (Lou Prophet can be a little coarse) and will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean and wholesome reads. Fans of \u003cb\u003eCarola Dunn, Amanda Quick, Elizabeth Peters, Rhys Bowen, \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eM. Louisa Locke\u003c\/b\u003e will not want to miss this series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"If you like the 1920's era, cozy mysteries and hints at paranormal this is absolutely a series for you \"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Peggy, Avid Fan\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I love this series  I love the writing style, and the characters. Ms. Duncan has a fun way of telling a story and having Daisy make funny 'asides' to the reader.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Nova Todd\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I always enjoy Daisy's adventures but the addition of Mr. Prophet is the best  I highly recommend to readers of cozy mysteries.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Joanna Lindsey, Verified Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou can start anywhere, but you'll want to read all of the Daisy Gumm Majesty Mysteries: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrong Spirits\u003cbr\u003eFine Spirits\u003cbr\u003eHigh Spirits\u003cbr\u003eHungry Spirits\u003cbr\u003eGenteel Spirits\u003cbr\u003eAncient Spirits\u003cbr\u003eDark Spirits\u003cbr\u003eSpirits Onstage\u003cbr\u003eUnsettled Spirits\u003cbr\u003eSpirits United\u003cbr\u003eSpirits Unearthed\u003cbr\u003eShaken Spirits\u003cbr\u003eScarlet Spirits\u003cbr\u003eExercised Spirits\u003cbr\u003eWedded Spirits\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT ALICE DUNCAN: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild Dachshunds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alice Duncan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1644571412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644571415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Epublishing Works!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/09\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Alice Duncan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43982542831871,"sku":"9781644571415","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80a12747-5505-4c68-9fe9-c61e958f79e7.jpg?v=1683261754","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exercised-spirits-a-daisy-gumm-alice-duncan-9781644571415","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}