The Cat Meowed a Third Time

Murder isn’t a reason to postpone tea time. On the contrary! Thinking is best done with a cup of tea, raspberry jam, and a volume of Shakespeare.

A former star of metropolitan theaters arrives in quiet Boltuzhev, where for many years nothing ever happened—life is measured and dull. But as soon as she checks into the local hotel, murders begin one after another.

The police are at a dead end, and the actress must play her best roles—as both suspect and detective. Sometimes a new life starts right where you don’t expect it, and age isn’t an obstacle.

Three ladies, three murders, and a cat that meowed the third time, just as the classic wrote.

A boring provincial town? Forget it. Welcome to Boltuzhev: an estate surrounded by the forest, a girl in the lake, an ancient treasure… Everything as we love it!

A cozy story by the winner of the “Russian Detective” award. A throw blanket, a sofa, and a cup of tea are the perfect addition. The book uses musical inserts: “Heavenly Castles” by Scott Buckley—issued under CC-BY 4.0 license. www.scottbuckley.com.au