The Corpse In Oozak's Pond
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A delightfully witty cozy mystery set in the eccentric academic world of Balaclava Agricultural College, The Corpse in Oozak's Pond chronicles the investigation that unfolds when not one but two bodies surface in the campus's historic millpond. Series detective Peter Shandy, the mild-mannered professor turned reluctant sleuth, uncovers a tangled web of local history, long-buried secrets, and present-day greed that connects the victims to the college's storied past. Charlotte MacLeod masterfully blends sharp New England humor with genuine suspense, crafting a narrative that keeps readers guessing while charming them with its quirky cast of academics and townspeople. The novel illustrates MacLeod's signature gift for comic timing and atmospheric setting, making it a standout entry in the beloved Peter Shandy series and essential reading for fans of classic American cozy mysteries.
Author: Charlotte Macleod
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, The Mysterious Press
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A delightfully witty cozy mystery set in the eccentric academic world of Balaclava Agricultural College, The Corpse in Oozak's Pond chronicles the investigation that unfolds when not one but two bodies surface in the campus's historic millpond. Series detective Peter Shandy, the mild-mannered professor turned reluctant sleuth, uncovers a tangled web of local history, long-buried secrets, and present-day greed that connects the victims to the college's storied past. Charlotte MacLeod masterfully blends sharp New England humor with genuine suspense, crafting a narrative that keeps readers guessing while charming them with its quirky cast of academics and townspeople. The novel illustrates MacLeod's signature gift for comic timing and atmospheric setting, making it a standout entry in the beloved Peter Shandy series and essential reading for fans of classic American cozy mysteries.