Summary
AmericaÂs favorite Woman of a Certain Age takes the law into her own hands when a band of jewel thieves targets her townItÂs lonely and boring in Miss JuliaÂs normally boisterous town, what with husband Sam off on a long-planned tour of Russia and Hazel Marie vacationing in Mexico with Mr. Pickens. After inviting twenty-five of her closest friends to a party in her home, Miss Julia discovers that sheÂs been robbedÂher jewelry, including her engagement ring (a perfect replica of Princess DianaÂs), is missing! According to the police, this is not the first time the town has been the target of thieves, but Miss Julia is determined to make it the last. Packing Little Lloyd into the car, Miss Julia heads to Palm Beach for sun, sand, and a stakeout. With Etta Mae Wiggins along for the ride and a positively sodden PI on retainer, itÂs only a matter of time before they get their men. Miss Julia Strikes Backwill delight Ann RossÂs growing legion of fans and will be the perfect gift for MotherÂs DayÂor any day.
Ann B. Ross, who has taught literature at the University of North Carolina, is the author of four novels that include "Miss Julia Speaks Out", one of the most popular Reader's Digest Condensed Books of 1999 & one of Book Sense's Top Ten Recommended Books. She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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