title: Melody of Murder: A Cotswold murder mystery (An Alex Duggins Mystery)
author:  Stella Cameron 
description: A well-plotted mystery with an engaging sleuth and a fascinating frame story detailing the underside of the classical-music world (<i>Booklist</i>)<br /><br />"The small Cotswold village of Folly-on-Weir continues to be a magnet for murder in the third instalment of mega-talented Cameron's Alex Duggins mystery series. Cameron excels at bringing to life quirky and compelling characters who also must deal with the joys and eccentricities of village life. This tale is a compelling read from beginning to end." (Jill Smith)<br /><br />"Melody of Murder has a beautifully orchestrated plot, with a thrilling ending that came as a surprise...With each book, I come to love the village of Folly-on-Weir just a bit more." (Stephanie S, reviewer)
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  Greed and vengeance disrupt the quiet stillness of the Adirondack mountains
  
  
  Texas Ranger Jack Galway knows his wife Susanna loves him, so when their
  marriage hits a rough patch, he supports her decision to take their two
  teenaged daughters to Boston for a break. But when a few weeks turns into
  several months, Jack heads to Boston to get his family back.
  
  
  Packing up the girls and her grandmother, Susanna heads to her cabin in the
  Adirondacks, trying to escape her fears, her secrets and even the man she
  loves. Little does she know she’s being followed, not just by her husband but
  by a murderer.…
  
  
  Ex-convict Alice Parker left a mess back in Texas, and she’ll never forgive
  Jack Galway for killing her dream of becoming a Texas Ranger herself. Obsessed
  with revenge, she’s got her sights set on Jack’s family.
  
  
  Trapped in the mountains, Jack and Susanna must find strength in each other if
  they hope to keep their famil