“They’ll just be there, adding grace and elegance to the occasion. Surely that wasn’t what she had in mind, was it? “What are we going to do with them at the wedding?” “We’re not going to do anything with them” Samantha said, impatiently. I suppressed a shudder at the thought of peacocks, roasted with the feathers still on, gracing the buffet table. “I see,” I said, although actually I didn’t. As far as Samantha was concerned, the entire universe revolved around her upcoming wedding, and as maid of honor, I was expected to share her obsession. “I just called to tell you that we need some peacocks.” “What for?” “For the wedding, of course.” Of course. “Oh, don’t be silly, Meg,” the voice continued. I opened one eye to peer at the clock: it was 6:00 A.M. “I beg your pardon, you must have the wrong number,” I mumbled. Murder with Peacocks Tuesday, May 24 I HAD BECOME SO USED TO HYSTERICAL DAWN PHONE CALLS THAT I only muttered one half hearted oath before answering. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.

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Murder with Peacocks scooped up the Agatha, Anthony, and Barry Awards, along with the Romantic Times award for best first novel and the Lefty award for the funniest mystery. Upon learning that her novel had won, Donna acquired a copy of the Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds and settled herself down with her zany heroine, blacksmith Meg Langslow. Martin's Minotaur/Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel Competition. It all began with Murder with Peacocks, which won the St. Catch the first two books in Donna Andrews's award-winning laugh-out-loud Meg Lanslow series: this ebook bundle contains Murder with Peacocks and Murder with Puffins.įrom ducks to penguins to peacocks to parrots, Donna Andrews knows her birds! And she's channeled all her skill and winning humor into one of the most accomplished, entertaining cozy series around.

Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews