Virginia Farrell is a journalist and long-time jazz enthusiast and mystery fan. Betty Brown, a former jazz singer, reveals the existence of a box full of priceless, thought-to-be-lost stolen jazz tapes from the 1950s, asking Virginia to ensure that they are returned to their rightful owner. But before Virginia can act, Betty Brown is murdered, and the tapes are lost once again.
Detective Robert Smith is on the case, but Virginia is far from impressed with her first impression of him, and throws herself headfirst into amateur sleuthing with the help of her loyal friend and roommate Socks. As the case progresses, Virginia slowly begins to reevaluate her opinion of Robert, but will a jazz-fanatic amateur sleuth and a cop with no interest in jazz ever make a good couple?
A cozy mystery filled with jazz, deep friendships, quirky jazz enthusiasts and professionals, and a sweet, slow-burn romance simmering under the surface. The mystery is interesting, Virginia and Sock’s private investigations are fun and entertaining, and the ever-present theme of jazz is detailed enough to create an atmosphere and setting worthy of jazz aficionados but still inclusive to non-jazz enthusiasts who are simply looking for a good, cozy mystery.
Cozy mystery – Crime fiction
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