All of the Crozet favorites gather at Aunt Tally's alma mater to celebrate her 100th birthday. Aunt Tally is as spunky as ever, full of spirited energy. Her dear friend Inez presents her with a cane, complete with a gold hound's head. However, there's a twist to this gift: a sword with a razor-sharp blade is hidden inside. When Inez disappears without a trace, Aunt Tally can't help but think that her gift was actually a warning. With Harry and her animal sleuths hot on the trail, Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown bring another winning mystery to fans.