Description
A millionaire’s will. A historic theater. A murder worthy of the final act.
Fabric shop owner Polyester “Poly” Monroe is stunned to discover she’s one of the unexpected beneficiaries in the decades-old will of San Ladrón’s late theater benefactor, Reginald Villamere. Before the ink on the inheritance papers can dry, one of the estate’s attorneys is found murdered backstage, turning a routine will reading into a deadly mystery.
With rival heirs, hidden family connections, and the future of the beloved historic theater hanging in the balance, Poly must untangle decades of secrets before the killer closes the curtain on another victim.
Contesting the Wool is the sixth charming Material Witness Mystery, weaving together family legacies, community, and murder in a richly atmospheric cozy mystery.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Diane Vallere
Published: 10/28/2025
Publisher: Polyester Press
ISBN: 9781954579361
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 0.75″ H x 8.50″ L x 5.50″ W
About the Author
Vallere, Diane: – National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes mysteries where ordinary women stumble into extraordinary worlds…and murder is never far behind. From fashion houses, fabric shops, and mid-century design to NASA at the dawn of the Space Race, her character-driven novels blend irresistible premises with humor, and heart. A past president of Sisters in Crime Worldwide, Diane edited the Agatha Award-winning essay collection Promophobia: Taking the Mystery out of Promoting Crime Fiction. She studied art history at the College of William and Mary and spent years in luxury retail before trading fashion accessories for accessories to murder. She lives in Pennsylvania.
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