Exercised Spirits: Historical Cozy Mystery [Paperback]

When a Woman Mysteriously Disappears From an Orange Grove Mansion, Daisy Gumm Majesty, Sam Rotondo, and the Ever Crotchety Lou Prophet Launch A Search inExercised Spirits,a Cozy Historical Mystery by Alice Duncan

1925, Pasadena, California

Already irked about having to participate in an exercise class with some church chums, Daisy is horrified when her beloved Aunt Vithe greatest cook in Pasadenagoes missing from her place of employment, Mrs. Pinkertons mansion on Orange Grove Street.

Daisy, Sam and Lou Prophet launch a search, with some help from Mrs. Jackson, a real live Voodoo mambo from New Orleans, who is at present living in Altadena.

In the meantime, food preparation in the Gumm/Majesty/Rotondo households takes a severe downturn. Lou Prophet lends a hand, and the family finds themselves choking down some concoctions they never even knew existed.

Its going to take all the shrewd sleuthing Daisy can muster plus Sam, a peg-legged man, and some clever roping to bring Aunt Vi home.

From the Publisher:The Daisy Gumm Majesty Cozy Mystery Series is a light-hearted mystery in a historical setting. There are no explicit sexual scenes and minimal cursing (Lou Prophet can be a little coarse) and will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean and wholesome reads. Fans ofCarola Dunn, Amanda Quick, Elizabeth Peters, Rhys Bowen,andM. Louisa Lockewill not want to miss this series.

If you like the 1920s era, cozy mysteries and hints at paranormal this is absolutely a series for you!~Peggy, Avid Fan

I love this series! I love the writing style, and the characters. Ms. Duncan has a fun way of telling a story and having Daisy make funny asides to the reader.~Nova Todd

I always enjoy Daisys adventures but the addition of Mr. Prophet is the best! I highly recommend to readers of cozy mysteries.~Joanna Lindsey, Verified Reviel3¼