Matrimony or Murder
Wedding bells will soon be tolling for Tess Darcy, who is finally to tie the knot with longtime love Luke Fredrik.To celebrate the much anticipated occasion, Tess’s Aunt Dahlia and Cousin Cinny are hosting a bridal shower at the Victoria Springs Country Club, the sacred domain of Julian Walker, superchef extraordinaire, who is as thoroughly despised as his culinary masterpieces are adored. So it is not a complete surprise when the dictatorial kitchen artiste is real shock is when Iris House cook Gertie Bogart is fingered as the prime suspect.
This lethal brouhaha could easily ruin Tess’s upcoming wedding — and land Gertie in the slammer for a crime Tess is certain her friend did not commit. To rescue both, Tess will have to temporarily exchange her wedding veil for a sleuthing hat. But by doing so, she risks raising the ire of a killer — which, in turn, raises the likelihood of Tess winding up dead before wed.
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Summary
Overall Tess Darcy is the owner of the charming Iris House Bed and Breakfast, and her cook Gertie is helping her aunt and cousin to prepare a bridal shower at the Victoria Springs Country Club. The irascible chef of the country club is putting a damper on the festivities, but his death is even more of adowner especially
when Gertie is a suspect. This is a very cozy mystery, filled with complex relationships and details of decorating and cooking and clothes. There are recipes for a full dinner in the back of the book.
Language Some crude language is used to show the crudeness of a character.
Drug & Alcohol A champagne toast is about as far as it goes.