Scarlet fever : a novel / Rita Mae Brown ; illustrated by Lee Gildea, Jr..

First edition.

Summary: "Frigid February air has settled into the bones of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making for a slow foxhunting season, though "Sister" Jane Arnold's enthusiasm is not so easily deterred. With the winter chill come tweed coats, blazing fireplaces, and perhaps another to share the warmth with, as the bold hunting scarlets worn by the men the Jefferson Hunt club make the hearts of women flutter--until someone's heart stops entirely. Harry Dunbar, a member of the club with a penchant for antique furniture, is found with his skull cracked at the bottom of the stairs to a local store. There are no signs of foul play--save for the priceless (and stolen) Erté fox ring in his pocket. Sister and her hounds set out to uncover the truth: Was this simply an accident or something more sinister? Steeped in the deep traditions of Virginia horse country and featuring a colorful cast of characters both two- and four-legged, Scarlet Fever is another spirited mystery from Rita Mae Brown"-- Provided by publisher.

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