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When the widow Miriam Wheatley finds her dream home nestled in the woodland outskirts of the quaint town of Belliford, Virginia, all she wants is to buy the property as quickly as possible. The ghosts of her deceased husband’s life as an FBI agent have haunted her long enough. She’s ready to settle down somewhere quiet, and the property’s neglected gardens and feral kittens offer her the perfect, peaceful project to dedicate her retirement to. But as she wanders the property on her own, her dreams of paws and petals are shattered by the peal of a rifle. Who fired the shot? Was it just an honest hunter, as her real estate agent insists? Or was someone trying to scare her away? What is really hiding in the locked cellar and shed of the Sherwood estate?

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What readers are saying about The Garden Tender's Cats

"THE GARDEN TENDER’S CATS goes far beyond a widow who loves gardening and cats. I’ve praised this book to many. It’s a wonderful story about the strength of a widow to withstand unexpected adversity to deter her from purchasing her ideal property. Events lead the reader down a ‘garden path’ of ups and downs and just when you’re convinced, she will not survive - she musters the strength to overcome the obstacles she faces. I was surprised how the story progressed to an intense ultimate mystery hidden beneath the layers of intrigue. It’s like peeling an onion – one layer at a time and each layer is better than the previous one. I hope there is a sequel. I can’t wait to see what happens to Miriam Wheatley and the other characters she will bring along in her next adventure."

Katherine Thornton

Chatham, Ontario