Staff Pick
Don't be fooled by the flashy cover — this is a deliciously cozy mystery through and through. Devout followers of the Great British Bake Off will devour this sweet homage and love the in-depth descriptions of the different bakes. Safe to say that stodgy bottoms are the least of anyone's worries when there's dead bodies about... Recommended By Alice S., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
"This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bakeoff kept me turning the pages all night " — Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Only Murders in the Building meets The Maid in this darkly beguiling locked-room mystery where someone turns up dead on the set of TV's hottest baking competition — perfect for fans of Nita Prose, Richard Osman, and Anthony Horowitz.
Every summer for the past ten years, six awe-struck bakers have descended on the grounds of Grafton, the leafy and imposing Vermont estate that is not only the filming site for "Bake Week" but also the childhood home of the show's famous host, celebrated baker Betsy Martin.
The author of numerous bestselling cookbooks and hailed as "America's Grandmother," Betsy Martin isn't as warm off-screen as on, though no one needs to know that but her. She has always demanded perfection, and gotten it with a smile, but this year something is off. As the baking competition commences, things begin to go awry. At first, it's merely sabotage — sugar replaced with salt, a burner turned to high — but when a body is discovered, everyone is a suspect.
A sharp and suspenseful thriller for mystery buffs and avid bakers alike, The Golden Spoon is a brilliant puzzle filled with shocking twists and turns that will keep you reading late into the night until you turn the very last page of this incredible debut.
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"A delicious concoction: two shakes Agatha Christie and a cup of Great British Bake Off." — Kirkus (starred review)
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"At last, a baking show with a murder; cleverly constructed so we not only wonder who is the murderer, but who will be the victim. A delightful bake." — Christopher Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Lamb, Noir, and A Dirty Job
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"Jessa Maxwell's debut is a deliciously entertaining whodunit — charming characters, baking mishaps, and a mouthwatering murder mystery. Readers and baking enthusiasts will savor every bite of The Golden Spoon." — Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary
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"Clever, atmospheric, and creepy, with a spooky mansion, the kind of quirky, reality-TV-ready ensemble you can't help but adore, and storylines as expertly interwoven as a blue-ribbon challah. I can't wait for whatever Maxwell bakes up next." — Andrea Bartz New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here
About the Author
Jessa Maxwell lives in Jamestown, Rhode Island, with her husband, two cats, and three-legged dog. The Golden Spoon is her first novel.