A Cat in Fine Style

Alice Nestleton Mystery #10

by Lydia Adamson

Unable to resist investigating the death of a New York fashion designer, actress, model, and amateur sleuth Alice Nestleton calls on her boyfriend, Tony, to help unravel the mystery, and tries to figure out what the victim's beloved cat may revel. Original.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cats

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 1, 1995

About the author

Lydia Adamson is the pen name for Franklin B. King who is an author, free-lance writer and copywriter. In addition to the Alice Nestleton series, he is the author of the Deirdre Quinn Nightingale and Lucy Wayles series. He lives in New York City and also wrote under the name 'Frank King'.

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alice Nestleton is modeling as a favor to her niece, Allison. During the shoot, she finds the body of Niles Wiegle, the owner of the apartment they are using for the location. It appears that he has died from an allergic reaction to almonds in his pate. His wife says that he would never get near almonds and asks Alice to look into the case. Alice finds that sometimes she might not want to find out the truth - it hurts too much. This is a good series and this is a good installment.

[Karen GoatKeeper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alice gets a call to become a model for two sisters whose little boutique has become popular. The shoot is a big event with a famous photographer. Everyone is getting made up and eating snacks.

The photographer is late. Alice is on a diet, but gets too hungry and goes to the kitchen. There on a stool is a dead body, the owner of the apartment the shoot is taking place in.

Is it an accidental death due to allergic reaction? Is it murder? The widow asks Alice to look into it for her.

Alice gets help from her friend Tony. He ends up arrested for a second murder. Now she is determined to solve the case.

Alice may know something about the world of the theater. The world of fashion has its own rules and quirks. She muddles on in her own quirky style.

This is a fun, fast book to read. And, of course, there is a cat involved.

[Harrynetta Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story but I found it very predictable.

[Stephanie Morelos]

I like this book although I haven't read all of it I've only read one chapter. The chapter i read someone already died so yeah...

[Stephanie Duerr · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh. blocky writing and none of the characters were likeable

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cuter read.

[Frenchie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a pretty quick read. The story wasn't too bad. I'd read another in the series.

[Kathei · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. Following actress Alice Nestleton solve mysteries in the company of her beloved pets. If you like cats and you like mysteries then this series is for you.