To the delight of many fans, Cynthia Bardes and her pup detective, Pansy the Poodle, made another appearance at Maze Home Store in Illinois to showcase the third book in the series, “Pansy in Venice” and announce the upcoming release of “Pansy in New York.” Bardes spoke with young fans of the popular children’s series, signed books and showcased her adorable plush Pansy the Poodle replicas (available at Bergdorf Goodman, Maze and on Amazon). The two-day event was a success, with new fans reviewing the latest mystery with two paws up.