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Mystery Book Club

The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan

2025-09-03 19:00:00 2025-09-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan. Marilyn J. Praisner Library -

Wednesday, September 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 19:00:00 2025-09-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan. Marilyn J. Praisner Library -

Join us for a discussion of The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan.

The Busy Body is available for pick up at the Marilyn J. Praisner Library and is available through Libby as an ebook and audiobook and Hoopla as an ebook and audiobook.

Summary:

It's a dream assignment. Former Senator Dorothy Gibson, aka that woman, is the most talked-about person in the country right now, though largely for the wrong reasons. As an independent candidate for President of the United States, Dorothy split the vote and is being blamed for the shocking result. After her very public defeat, she's retreated to her home in rural Maine, inviting her ghostwriter to join her. Her collaborator is impressed by Dorothy's work ethic and steel-trap mind, not to mention the stunning surroundings (and one particularly gorgeous bodyguard). But when a neighbor dies under suspicious circumstances, Dorothy is determined to find the killer in their midst. And when Dorothy Gibson asks if you want to team up for a top secret, possibly dangerous murder investigation, the only answer is: 'Of course!' The best ghostwriters are adept at asking questions and spinning stories - two talents, it turns out, that also come in handy for sleuths. Dorothy's political career, meanwhile, has made her an expert at recognizing lies and double-dealing. Working together, the two women are soon untangling motives and whittling down suspects, to the exasperation of local police. But this investigation--much like the election--may not unfold the way anyone expects.

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AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | Indoor Program |

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