{"product_id":"death-in-the-details-hardcover","title":"Death in the Details - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatie Tietjen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the real-life mother of forensic science, Frances Glessner Lee, and featuring a whip-smart, intrepid sleuth in post-WWII Vermont, this debut historical mystery will appeal to fans of Victoria Thompson and Rhys Bowen.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaple Bishop is ready to put WWII and the grief of losing her husband, Bill, behind her. But when she discovers that Bill left her penniless, Maple realizes she could lose her Vermont home next and sets out to make money the only way she knows how: by selling her intricately crafted dollhouses. Business is off to a good start--until Maple discovers her first customer dead, his body hanging precariously in his own barn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSomething about the supposed suicide rubs Maple the wrong way, but local authorities brush off her concerns. Determined to help them see \"what's big in what's small,\" Maple turns to what she knows best, painstakingly recreating the gruesome scene in miniature: death in a nutshell. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the help of a rookie officer named Kenny, Maple uses her macabre miniature to dig into the dark undercurrents of her sleepy town, where everyone seems to have a secret--and a grudge. But when her nosy neighbor goes missing and she herself becomes a suspect, it'll be up to Maple to find the devil in the details--and put him behind bars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing inspiration from true crime and offering readers a smartly plotted puzzle of a mystery, \u003ci\u003eDeath in the Details\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning series debut.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Tietjen\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer, teacher, and school librarian. A Frances Glessner Lee enthusiast, she's traveled thousands of miles to visit her homes, see her nutshells, and even attend her birthday party. Katie lives in New England with her husband and two sons. This is her first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.35 x 5.59 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763674022176,"sku":"9781639107186","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1803080915ba65b34ab6ee111a5a22c8.webp?v=1780238809","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/death-in-the-details-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}