Murder in Galena

Galena mystery #1

by Sandra Principe

Karen Prince, once a Chicago lawyer, now lives and paints in the rolling countryside outside Galena. Her peaceful existence is turned upside down when her best friend and country neighbor, Alice Almonte, is accused of murdering her millionaire "ex" George. Karen rushes to Alice's rescue, tracking down George's killer, risking both their lives along the way. Motives and opportunity abound as Karen uncovers family feuds, greed, blackmail and adultery. Juggling the investigation with her New York gallery, her boyfriend in Chicago and her life in the country is no small challenge. An expert in Dutch Florals, Karen unlocks the secret of the painting, Butterfly Bouquet. The plot twists and turns, taking you from Galena to Chicago and back again, in hot pursuit of George's murderer. Vivid descriptions of place make this an intriguing armchair adventure.

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 27, 2005

Reviews

[Gerrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fast-reading author who likes to include Chicago landmarks.

[Kris Kizer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would love more Galena ties.

[Cathie Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book to read. The characters were well developed. Great plot and storyline, with some great twists and turns. I'm not sure how the murder connected to the flowers though. There was some good humor. It's well written. Highly recommend.

[Lisa Reitmeyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read