When the Last Magnolia Weeps

Willie Taft #3

by Mary Saums

Private Eye Willi Taft gets in the holiday spirit at a Celtic Christmas concert. When a kindly old priest is stabbed to death after the show, one of the Irish musicians comes under suspicion and pulls his friend, Willi, into an investigation that will change her life. This is the third book in the Willi Taft series set against the backdrop of the music scene in Nashville, Tennessee.

Genres: Mystery

186 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2004

About the author

Mary Saums grew up in North Alabama. Her earliest memory is of her first trip to the library at age six. Both her mother and the well-meaning librarian refused to let Mary check out the book she wanted.Mary also writes poetry and short fiction.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saums isn't an exceptional writer but I really enjoy her characters and her observations.

[Pam]

06/19/08 rec via pbs