Death in Lilac Time — Frances Crane

A PI and his wife just want some fun at the Kentucky Derby -- but murder is a horse of a different color . . .

Private investigator Pat Abbott and his wife, Jean, are looking forwarding to seeing Pat's old World War II buddy and taking in the splendor of the Kentucky Derby -- but they didn't bet on murder. When Pat's friend, Dr. Seth Godwin, tells them about the death of one of his patients, a self-destructive alcoholic whose estranged wife is accused of slipping him some cyanide, duty calls once again. The victim's family despises Jane Mallory -- but what looks like a cut-and-dried case grows more complicated when the dead man's will is read . . .

Praise for the Pat and Jean Abbott Mysteries

“Lively and exciting.” -- The New York Times

“[A] well-plotted and mystifying case.” -- Saturday Review

“Quite good.” -- The Miami News