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crushed velvet, a material witness mystery by national bestselling author diane vallere

crushed velvet

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Genre: Cozy Mystery

Release date: 8/6/2015

Series: Material Witness

Level of Fashion: Black, 1930s

HC ISBN: 

PB ISBN: 9781954579804

e ISBN: 9781954579798

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Fabric shop owner Polyester Monroe is back in business--this time getting wrapped up in a diabolical but crafty case of murder. 
 

With the reopening of her fabric shop rapidly approaching, Polyester Monroe is stocking up on lush fabrics, colorful notions, and best of all, a proprietary weave of velvet. But upon delivery, it’s not quite the blend she expected, being ninety-percent silk — and ten-percent corpse. Crushed under a dozen bolts of fabric is local business owner Phil Girard. His wife, Genevieve, local tea shop owner and close friend of Poly, is the prime suspect.

 

Granted, Phil may not have been the perfect husband, but surely Genevieve had no reason to kill him! There’s just the small matter of Genevieve’s own incriminating confession: I’m afraid I killed my husband. Now, as the grand opening looms, Poly is torn between a friendship pulling apart at the seams—and finding a smooth killer with a velvet touch…

PRAISE FOR CRUSHED VELVET: 

Vallere stitches an intrepid heroine together a nicely layered plot that fits well with the fabric imagery. The secret of the velvet makes for a clever surprise. Fans of Jenn McKinlay’s Hat Shop novels may also enjoy this small-town cozy."--Booklist

"This entertaining series that began with “Suede to Rest,” continues with yet another fantastic read. In fact, this one may be even better." --Suspense Magazine

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