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by Mindy Starns Clark Josephine (Jo) Tulip writes a helpful hints column following in the footsteps of her grandmother. She is also a part-time home economics teacher at the local high school. On the eve of her wedding to Bradford, she has been called in by the police to explain the unusual and bizarre appearance of Edna Pratt, who was found dead in her own home. Edna was an ardent admirer of Jo's Smart Chick household hint column and had followed many of her suggestions. Jo's neighbor and lifetime friend, Danny Watkins, has recommended Jo to the police to explain the many strange items found with Edna's body. Danny has also been trying to dissuade Jo from marrying Bradford, having discovered that what he thought is true friendship is really more than that: he is in love with her and must now try to win her love. In examining Edna's death Jo believes it was not the accident the police had ruled, but murder most foul. She convinces Danny and together they set out to prove it to be murder and to find the murderer. Meet the new kid in town. Mindy Starns Clark has added Josephine (Jo) Tulip to the ranks of female amateur sleuths. It is a welcome addition. Jo is a smart, enterprising and clever young woman who must find her way out of the humiliation of being stood up at the altar to the true road to happiness. Interspersed between the chapters of the story are excerpts from the archives of the Smart Chick columns. The columns are questions and answers (a la Ann Landers and Heloise), which provided readers with household hints (some of them very useful) along with a bit of sassy commentary by Jo. Take equal parts of mystery, romance and wit and you have the recipe for an outstanding series by Mindy Starns Clark. We hope to read more of Jo's future activities. Will she finally realize her true feelings toward Danny? Stay tuned for the next episode... |
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