MURDER IN THE PIAZZA

Maggie White, a downsized American executive stuck in Rome on her husband’s expat assignment, is finding the dolce vita isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. She’s taken a job offering painting instruction to well-heeled travelers and her boss—a  rather unpleasant English lord—has turned up dead in his penthouse. Maggie's left with a palazzo full of suspicious guests, a valuable painting her boss might have stolen, and a policeman who’s decided she's the prime suspect. Now Maggie must keep the tour up and running while she tracks the killer and works to clear her name.

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“Moore delivers, and with a kind of artistically unobtrusive skill…At the heart of it all is the charmingly innocuous protagonist…an achingly ordinary person who pines for excitement and, if given the opportunity, is so clearly capable of achieving more in life….An enjoyably dramatic tale…[with a] mystery that delights”

~ Kirkus Reviews

“This book has everything: a rollicking plot, sparkling wit, thrilling twists, and a fascinating cast of characters, all set against the irresistible backdrop of Rome. Maggie White is a delightful, relatable, note-perfect detective, and Murder in the Piazza marks the debut of a dynamite new voice in cozy mysteries.”

~ Abby Geni, award-winning author of The Wildlands, The Lightkeepers, and The Last Animal

“A fun-filled fusion of culture, history, and mystery! Jen Collins Moore’s endearing and relentless sleuth tackles red herrings, plausible suspects, and well-timed twists in this delightfully clever romp through Rome, Italy. Find the nearest gelato stand and sit back for a terrific read!”

~ J. C. Eaton, award-winning author of The Sophie Kimball Mysteries,

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