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A mystery full of colorful characters (both two- and four-legged!), gorgeous country landscapes, timeless traditions, and the breathtaking thrill of the fox hunt. The fox has made short work of the henhouse and is wreaking havoc across the once-peaceful Virginia hunt country. As Master of the Hunt, "Sister" Jane Arnold, her gentleman friend Gray Lorillard, the members of the Jefferson Hunt Club, and their loyal, clever hounds confront a most challenging - and all-too-human - adversary.

In Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, a century-old crime reawakens bad will - and stirs up a scandal that chills Sister to the bone. Sister Jane and the Jefferson Hunt Club have traveled from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky to ride with the members of the Woodford Hounds - in the teeth of foul weather. Sister knows better than anyone that an ill wind blows no good.

Book five, which focuses on the hound, draws us into the murky financial scandals of foxhunting society - including a sharp-tongued, wheelchair-bound hellion of a bookkeeper, and a rich former hunt club donor who thinks he can out-class the intrepid Sister Jane with the purchase of his own pack of hounds.Only Sister Jane, along with her furry friends who, per usual, discuss the intrigues amongst themselves, is able to uncover the mystery of the missing money and the dead body!

When Master of the Jefferson Hunt ''Sister'' Jane Arnold is confronted with two ominously similar deaths, she begins to suspect that the killings are linked- and part of a much larger plot. Voicing her opinion soon puts Jane's life in danger. Fortunately, she can turn to her four-legged friends - including horses Keepsake and Lafayette, and even the fox Aunt Netty - for help.

Author of the New York Times best-selling Mrs. Murphy mysteries, Rita Mae Brown delivers the goods with The Hunt Ball, the most entertaining entry yet in her popular foxhunting series. When a faculty member of the local prep school is murdered, the headmistress and "Sister" Jane Arnold, master of the foxhounds at Virginia's Jefferson Hunt Club, work together to uncover a killer.

"Sister" Jane Arnold tries to keep an open mind about the new townspeople who have moved in so close to the Jefferson Hunt Club - yet so far from its traditions. But soon, posted notices about noise, mistreating animals, and the cruelty of hunting appear. Then someone close to Sister Jane is defamed, triggering a tense atmosphere ripe with the possibility for murder.

New York Times best-selling author Rita Mae Brown, co-writer of the wildly popular Mrs. Murphy mystery series, weaves a captivating tale from her foxhunting series. The New Year's Day festivities of the Jefferson Hunt are about to pick up when a promising Harvard Law School alum is found stabbed to death. As the investigation proceeds, those searching for the truth realize they might not survive to enjoy the next New Year's festivities.

In a world that seems to move faster than ever, it can be quite scary to see your children grow up with an uncertain future ahead of them. Amidst all the confusion and chaos in the world, you may be wondering how to prepare your teen for what’s to come. Which skills will still be important in 5 years? How can you ensure they will be able to take good care of themselves when they live alone? And most importantly, what are the key factors that will allow them to live full, independent lives, even when you’re no longer around to handle everything for them?

This collection of heartwarming, exciting, and inspiring stories is perfect for any young girl who loves adventure, courage, determination, and learning important life lessons.

Do you want to take control of your emotional and physical well-being? Are you looking to elevate your mood, increase your energy, improve cognition, and reduce stress? Then Hack Your Happy Hormones is the perfect book for you! This book provides a comprehensive guide to help you naturally boost the power of the four happy hormones—serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins.

Change is inevitable. It's a constant presence in our lives, and we must learn to navigate it, especially when it becomes disruptive. "Finding Your Network - Navigating Change and Re-discovering Self" is a candid journey through the author's experiences with such disruptive change, revealing the importance of building a support network.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Supporting Your Athlete Daughter and learn about nurturing your young athlete.