Some Famous Detectives on the Case in the Library

Whodunit? You won’t believe who is trying to find out.

There are some famous detectives on the case. They are diverse group ranging from movie stars to wives of past presidents. Even a Queen takes a case. Take a look at who has a clue:

The First Ladies of the White House

The Ninth Daughter: An Abigail Adams MysteryBarbara Hamilton

Set shortly after the events of the Boston Massacre (1773),  Abigail Adams visits with her friend Rebecca Malvern. During the visit Abigail discovers the corpse of an unknown woman. Rebecca’s husband John is accused of being the murderer, and it is up to Abigail to find the real killer.

Murder and the First Lady by Elliott Roosevelt

White House Staffer Phillip Garber is found dead in the apartment of Pamela Rush-Hodgeborne, Eleanor Roosevelt’s secretary. The first lady decides to investigate to help clear her secretary’s name. She finds that Philip and Pamela may have secrets of their own. They were possibly involved in a diamond heist in England.

Arts and Letters (Literary and artistic sleuths)

Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor: Being a Jane Austen MysteryStephanie Barron

A disgraced Jane Austen who has just refused the proposal of Mr. Bigg-Withers is a guest at a friend’s house party. Isobel, Countess of Scargrave is the hostess. Count Scargrave solve the crime and save the countesses’ reputation.

Louisa and the Missing HeiressAnnaMcLean

Before she wrote Little Women a young Louisa May Alcott worked as teacher in her twenties. This mystery finds her in Boston  at age 22 teaching young children and spending her evenings writing at home. Her friend the wealthy heiress Dorothy Brownly Wortham, who has just recently married is found floating in the Charles River. Dorothy’s husband is arrested, but Louisa cannot believe he is the killer. She decides to do some investigating of her own.

The Queen’s Gambit: A Leonardo da Vinci Mystery by Diane A.S. Stuckart

At the court of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan Leonardo and his apprentices work to fulfill the Duke’s every command. One of Leonardo’s apprentices is the young Dino. A life size chess game that Leonardo staged for the Duke goes terribly wrong when one of the players is killed. The Duke orders Leonardo to find the killer. Leonard recruits Dino to help, however, Dino has a secret of his own.

Show biz sleuths

We’ll Always Have Murder: A Humphrey Bogart Mystery Crider

Humphrey Bogart has become the target of a blackmailer. If he does not sumbit to the blackmailer’s demands he will be framed for a murder he did not commit. Bogart recruits washed up Hollywood Private eye Terry Scott to help him stop the blackmailer.

Kill Me Tender by Daniel Klei

As if the title didn’t give it away, this mystery features The King, himself: Elvis! Elvis has just returned from serving in the army. His fan club presidents are dying one by one under mysterious circumstances. Elvis decides to investigate, and finds himself the target of some disturbing threats. Will he find the murderer before his voice is silenced?

Want more famous sleuths?

Stop in to the Front Reading Room in the and pick up a copy of the bibliography "Forget Sherlock, Poirot, and Miss Marple: These are Some Real Famous Detectives." Its on the clear display rounder on the bookshelf where you can find the new paperbacks. (See picture.)