Last Puzzle & Testament by Parnell Hall

Last Puzzle & Testament by Parnell Hall

It's no mystery why readers love the Puzzle Lady, Miss Cora Felton, the eccentric amateur detective who keeps everyone guessing as she keeps herself in the thick of trouble. Find out why critics agree that Cora is emerging as a lovable and unique sleuth (Chicago Sun-Times) in a fun series for mystery fans and cruciverbalists (USA Today).
Wealthy widow Emma Hurley died with only her servants at her side -- but after she passes away, her greedy heirs crawl out of the woodwork to stake a claim in Emma's fortune. To their surprise, Emma was not content to leave behind a simple will. Instead, her final testament includes a clever puzzle . one to be given only to her living heirs.
The first one to solve the puzzle will inherit Emma's entire estate; everyone else will be left with a pittance. The will also stipulates that Cora Felton -- local celebrity and famed author of a popular syndicated crossword puzzle column -- must referee the contest.
Unfortunately, it's Cora's niece, Sherry Carter, who is the brains behind Cora's Puzzle Lady persona. And it's up to Sherry to unravel the bizarre riddle Emma Hurley engineered before her death. For soon it's plain that Emma's game is one without a clear winner . and that the players could lose far more than they ever imagined!

PARNELL HALL is a singer/songwriter, screenwriter, and actor. He is a member of Sisters in Crime and a former president of the Private Eye Writers of America. He's been nominated for three Edgar Awards, two Lefty Awards, and three Shamus Awards. Parnell is a New York City resident.

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ISBN 13	9780553581430
ISBN 10	0553581430
Title	Last Puzzle & Testament
Author	Parnell Hall
Series	The Puzzle Lady Mysteries
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2001-08-28
Number of pages	400
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.