
Two Purloined Pillows
$49.23
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
21 April 2026
Summary
When 30-something graphic artist Shelby Phillips reluctantly returned to her small hometown outside Asheville, North Carolina to manage her mother’s needlepoint shop, she thought it was temporary. But getting entangled in murder investigations has a timeline of its own…
It’s been a little over a year since Shelby started managing Nina’s Nimble Needle following her office-romance and career implosion, and Shelby’s mom has finally handed her the reins-technically, at least. Next, Shelby…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781496752031 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1496752031 |
| Author: | Allie Pleiter |
| Publisher: | Kensington Publishing |
| Imprint: | Kensington Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 21 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
| Series: | A Nimble Needle Mystery |
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Praise for Allie Pleiter’s Mysteries
“Plenty of quirky characters lead up to a surprising denouement in this promising series kickoff.” —Kirkus Reviews on One Sharp Stitch
“The charming town, Shelby’s renewed love of needlework, and her growing group of friends will have readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.” —firstCLUE on One Sharp Stitch
“Delightfully clever! As warm and cozy as a handmade sweater. Readers will love Allie Pleiter’s new series.” —Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author on A Skein of Death
“Allie Pleiter skillfully knits together endearing characters, a leap-off-the-page setting, and a delightfully perplexing mystery with this debut.” —Laura Bradford, USA Today bestselling author on A Skein of Death
“Allie Pleiter’s first Riverbank Knitting Mystery has all the elements needed for a successful series, particularly a great hook.” —Criminal Element on A Skein of Death
“A passionate knitter shows remarkable aptitude as a detective in a new series kickoff by the prolific Pleiter…the sparkling heroine has room to grow.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Skein of Death
About The Author
Allie Pleiter
Allie Pleiter is an internationally bestselling author, an accomplished productivity coach, and an avid knitter and needlepointer. In addition to 6 nonfiction books, she has written dozens of popular fiction, mystery, and romance novels with more than 1.6 million copies sold. The creator of The Chunky Method, a time management system, she teaches creative people how to be more productive and productive people how to be more creative through her coaching practice and nationwide speaking engagements. She also is a regular speaker within the crafting and knitting community, appearing at yarn and craft shops as well as national events including Stitches Midwest, Vogue Knitting Live, and the Wanderstitch Cruise onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. An alumna of Northwestern University, she is a member of Sisters in Crime, the American Needlepoint Guild and the National Speakers Association. She lives with her husband and adorable dog near Charlotte, NC.
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