There are pugs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art!

Hope McNeill has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for years, but this is the first time she's been able to bring along her pug, Max. (Officially at least. Previously she's had to smuggle him in inside her tote bag.)

The occasion: a special "Pug Night" party in honor of a deep-pocketed donor. Max and his friends are having a ball stalking the hors d'oeuvres and getting rambunctious, and making Hope wonder if this is also the last time she gets to bring Max to the museum.

But when a prized painting goes missing, the Met needs Hope's--and Max's--help. In her quest for the culprit, Hope searches for answers with an enigmatic detective, a larger-than-life society heiress, a lady with a shih tzu in a stroller, and her arguably intuitive canine. With luck, she'll find some inspiration on her trips to Pug Hill before the investigation starts going downhill...

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Advance Praise for A Pug's Tale

"Pace is the alpha writer of feel-good, girl-in-the-city-with-dog novels....a winningly affectionate tribute to art, love, New York City, and pugs."
-Booklist 

"A charming mystery with abundant personality."
-Publishers Weekly 

"A world-famous museum-- a darling heist-- and pugs! Pure fun."
-Lauren Willig, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Orchid Affair

"I loved this smart, fun mystery with Alison Pace's wistful, wonderful voice...and one brainy pug."
-Melissa Senate, Author of The Secrets of Joy

"A delightful romp through the Met with Hope McNeill and her lovable companion Max. Hope tackles the potential pitfalls of art theft, ex-boyfriends, and pug-to-pug relations with a delicate and endearing spirit."
-Rebecca Hale, New York Times Bestselling Author of How to Wash a Cat