Love a smart small-town sleuth with quilting flair? This cozy mystery set collects four Benni Harper novels by Earlene Fowler—first editions from the mid-1990s—each blending murder, craft heritage, and California charm.
You’ll get Fool’s Puzzle, Irish Chain, Kansas Troubles, and Goose in the Pond, all hardcover with jackets and the original quilt-pattern cover art. A ready-to-read vintage book bundle for sale—photo-verified condition so you can buy with confidence.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Book bundle (4 volumes)
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Size: 8.5 × 5.5 × 1 in (each, approx.)
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Material: Hardcover boards; paper
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Color: Multicolor jackets (series quilt art)
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Origin or Maker: Berkley Prime Crime (New York)
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Year or Era: 1994–1997
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GENRE: Cozy Mystery / Crime Fiction
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Language / Pages: English; Fool’s Puzzle 237 pp, Irish Chain 309 pp, Kansas Troubles 306 pp, Goose in the Pond 305 pp
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Identifiers: ISBNs visible on flaps: 0-425-14041-5 (Fool’s), 0-425-14619-7 (Irish), 0-425-15148-4 (Kansas), 0-425-15782-2 (Goose)
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: First editions (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)
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Dust Jacket: Present on all four
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Extras: Matching series design; quilt-pattern jacket art
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Clean, readable copies with light shelf wear to jackets (minor edge nicks and small rubs). Toning to page edges consistent with age. One volume shows a “B” written on the page edges; occasional small pen or pencil marks to endpapers (see photos). Bindings solid; pages unmarked outside notes listed.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Estate library; specific ownership marks as noted.
About the Author Earlene Fowler
Earlene Fowler is the Agatha Award–winning author of the Benni Harper series, known for blending folk art and quilting history with character-driven mysteries set along California’s Central Coast.
Add a classic cozy quartet to your TBR—perfect for weekend binge reading or a gift for your favorite mystery fan.
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