The Xanders Case (A Markham Sisters Cozy Mystery Book 24)

Janet has Doveby House, the bed and breakfast she owns with her sister, Joan, all to herself for a few weeks, and she’s enjoying the solitude. When sirens in the middle of the night wake her, however, things get complicated.

Stuart and Mary Long have lived across the road from Doveby House for years. Now their half of the semi-detached property has burned to the ground and Stuart was lucky to escape the blaze with his life. When the police determine that the fire was started deliberately, Janet can’t help but get involved in the investigation.

Having never cared for Mary, Janet immediately puts the woman at the top of her list of suspects, but the more she learns about both Mary and Stuart, the longer the list becomes. Meanwhile, Janet has found another source for information about Alberta Montgomery, the woman who used to live in Doveby House. Janet is convinced that Alberta’s ghost is haunting her bedroom, but Annie Saylor, who actually knew Alberta, just laughs at the idea.

Can Janet work out who started the fire at the Long’s house? Can she find out more about Alberta or will Annie continue to keep her long-held secrets? And can Janet look after herself and her kitten, Aggie, for three whole weeks while Joan is away?