I am quite enjoying the Countess Harleigh Mystery books by Dianne Freeman. The asides on what can and cannot be done in stuffy company are a hoot! The most recent is A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder. An ... unexpected situation ... means that Lily's wedding will have to happen sooner rather than later, but it still needs to be done properly ... there is an estate in Risings that might work and all the required people head there. Then, of course, things happen ... falling luggage (a huge cart-full), a poisoning, someone is shot by an arrow ... accidents or not? And who is the actual target? And then Lily's mother arrives from the U.S. (shudder!) Can the wedding actually go on amidst all this?

In need of something to do with my dog I looked up books about activities, training, and so forth and found The Canine Kingdom of Scent: Fun Activities Using Your Dog's Natural Instincts, by Anne Lill Kvam. Lots of things to learn here! From simple to more complex it's a great selection of nose work with clear and easy to understand directions.

Reading Hermit With Dog