Synopses & Reviews
A modern spin on the classic film Arsenic and Old Lace The women of a small towns bird watching society secretly plan to eliminate the husband of one of their members in this new novel written by the beloved author of Sophie and the Rising Sun.
In a story replete with coconut cake, grits, and poisoned turtle stew, the founding members of the Tea-Olive Bird Watching Society in tiny Tea-Olive, Georgia, are conspiring to murder retired judge L. Hyson Breed, a newcomer to Tea-Olive. It all begins when the judge tricks one of them into marriage, steals her land for a development project, and sweet talks his way right onto the town council. By the time they discover his evil plans the judge is already a permanent fixture in town. Or is he?
Synopsis
A Southern comedy-of-manners crosses with the classic film "Arsenic and Old Lace," in this surprising new novel by the author of "Sophie and the Rising Sun." Trobaugh spices up her pitch-perfect Southern style with a witty murder plot--providing a hilarious twist that is sure to draw new readers to her work.
Synopsis
Praise for Augusta Trobaughs previous books: With innocent, heartfelt humor, River Jordan provides gentle escape for Southern readers of all generations.
Southern Living
Trobaugh streamlines her rich Southern style and creates a narrative as delicate as a line drawn.
USA Today
About the Author
AUGUSTA TROBAUGH is the author of five previous novels: River Jordan, Swan Place, Sophie and the Rising Sun (a Barnes & Noble Discover New Authors pick), Resting in the Bosom of the Lamb, and Praise Jerusalem!, a semifinalist in the 1993 Pirates Alley Faulkner Competition.