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Mourning the recent death of her husband, the former police detective had expected a gentle retirement, quietly enjoying life on her new canal boat, The Lark, and visiting her mother-in-law in a nearby care home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when her mother-in-law dies suddenly in suspicious circumstances, Lulu senses foul play and resolves to find out what really happened. And a remarkable cat named Conrad will be with her every step of the way . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for LT Shearer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Perfect for all those who love their crime cosy' – Peter James, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Roy Grace series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'My favourite detective duo . . . had me curled up and purring from first page to last' – Orlando Murrin, author of \u003ci\u003eKnife Skills for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A terrific read' – J.M. Hall, author of \u003ci\u003eA Spoonful of Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd readers are loving Conrad the cat detective . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive Star Reader Reviews:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This was such a charming tale and a genuine mystery that had me glued to my e-reader from start to finish'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I absolutely loved this book! Conrad was a wonderful character who I would love to encounter again'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I just loved Conrad the talking cat who really is the star of this gentle murder mystery story'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43172981702834,"sku":"9781529098013","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781529098013_1554bd15-66b4-433e-bc1c-4b715104cde4.jpg?v=1786022091"},{"product_id":"9781529098068","title":"The Cat Who Solved Three Murders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A terrific read - murder, arson and a cat who is so much more than he seems!' – J. M. Hall, author of \u003ci\u003eA Spoonful of Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cat Who Solved Three Murders\u003c\/i\u003e by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetired police detective Lulu Lewis’s life changed forever when she met a street cat named Conrad. There’s something very special about Conrad, but it’s a secret she has to keep to herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Lulu takes her narrowboat to Oxford, she is planning nothing more stressful than attending a friend’s birthday party. And drinking a few glasses of Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut a brutal murder and a daring art theft means her plans are shattered – instead, she and Conrad find themselves on the trail of a killer . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA killer who may well strike again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A charming, off-beat story with some great characters and wonderful locations' – S. J. 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Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA crime gone unsolved for five years . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe life of Lulu Lewis, a retired police detective, took an unforgettable turn when Conrad first introduced himself to her. Unforgettable because:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea) Conrad is a special cat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eb) Special because he told her so.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that’s right, he can talk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(For obvious reasons, this ability remains a closely guarded secret while they live together on her canal boat, \u003ci\u003eThe Lark\u003c\/i\u003e.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisiting an old friend in Manchester, the pair stumble across a chilling news report about a trail of bodies found across the city that echo a string of cold case murders from Lulu’s past in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoining forces with the local police, the pair must use every ounce of their intuition in order to find a connection between the seemingly random killings – and track down a ruthless murderer . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Conrad is a delight' - S. J. 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