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An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed

by Helene Tursten

An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed

by Helene Tursten

Maud may appear as a sweet nonagenarian, but beneath her benign exterior lurks a cunning and sinister streak. 'An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed' weaves together six entwined stories where Maud's past misadventures resurface, linking a lifetime dotted with peculiar deaths. As detectives probe an incident too close to home, Maud employs her considerable savvy to manage current Problems with lethal precision. With memories and murder intertwining, Maud ensures her elderly wisdom is accompanied by an equally deadly touch. Readers will navigate the darkly humorous narrative, uncovering Maud's questionable history while solving intriguing mysteries. An unexpected bonus for the culinary curious: Maud shares some of her treasured cookie recipes, adding a dash of sweetness to this tale of mystery and mortality.

  • Short Stories
  • Fiction
  • Humor
  • Mystery
  • BlackComedy
  • Detective
  • Crime
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