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"Cozy adventure for mystery buffs." --"Library Journal" Murder's a showstopper The fancy-footed Happy Hoofers--Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini-- are kicking off Carnival by entertaining posh guests at the most elegant hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Stunning beaches and spectacular views abound. But the party is cut short for the fab five when their alluring Brazilian companion is found dead in her room, without a clue as to what killed her. As the samba-loving sleuths sift the evidence, they realize that even in beautiful Rio, murder can set the stage--and steal the show Includes Travel Tips And Tasty Recipes Praise for the Happy Hoofers Mysteries "A fun read . . . the camaraderie between the characters is intriguing." --"RT Book Reviews" "McHugh delivers murder and mayhem." --Jerilyn Dufresne "Hilarity and hijinks." --Nancy Coco", "Cozy adventure for mystery buffs." --"Library Journal" Murder's a showstopper The fancy-footed Happy Hoofers--Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini-- are kicking off Carnival by entertaining posh guests at the most elegant hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Stunning beaches and spectacular views abound. But the party is cut short for the fab five when their alluring Brazilian companion is found dead in her room, without a clue as to what killed her. As the samba-loving sleuths sift the evidence, they realize that even in beautiful Rio, murder can set the stage--and steal the show Includes Travel Tips And Tasty Recipes Praise for the Happy Hoofers Mysteries "A fun read . . . the camaraderie between the characters is intriguing." --"RT Book Reviews" "McHugh delivers murder and mayhem." --Jerilyn Dufresne "Hilarity and hijinks." --Nancy Coco", "Murder's a showstopper... The fancy-footed Happy Hoofers--Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini-- are kicking off Carnival by entertaining posh guests at the most elegant hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Stunning beaches and spectacular views abound. But the party is cut short for the fab five when their alluring Brazilian companion is found dead in her room, without a clue as to what killed her. As the samba-loving sleuths sift the evidence, they realize that even in beautiful Rio, murder can set the stage--and steal the show...", "Murder's a showstopper... The fancy-footed Happy Hoofers--Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini-- are kicking off Carnival by entertaining posh guests at the most elegant hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Stunning beaches and spectacular views abound. But the party is cut short for the fab five when their alluring Brazilian companion is found dead in her room, without a clue as to what killed her. As the samba-loving sleuths sift the evidence, they realize that even in beautiful Rio, murder can set the stage--and steal the show..."

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