Synopses & Reviews
From the national bestselling author of Muffin but Murder, baker Merry Wynter returns with a fresh tray of muffins and a case that has authorities stumped
They say ones home is ones castle, but when it comes to Wynter Castle, Merry would like it to belong to someone else. But until a buyer bites, she could use some extra dough, so she decides to take in renters. The idea pans out, and Merrys able to find a handful of tenants eager to live in a real castle. The only problem is most of them are crumby, tea-swilling old biddies.
The Legion of Horrible Ladies, as Merry calls them, is led by the terribly nastyand fabulously wealthyCleta Sanson. The abrasive Englishwoman keeps everyone whipped into a frenzyuntil she meets an embarrassing end behind a locked door. Evidence reveals that Cleta was murdered, yet no one is privy to how the deed was done. Merry knows she must quickly find the killer before another of her guests gets greased
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Praise for Victoria Hamiltons Vintage Kitchen Mysteries
“[A] delightful find.”—Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author
“Smartly written and successfully plotted.”—Library Journal
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Praise for the Merry Muffin Mysteries “Start with a spunky protagonist named Merry, mix in some delicious muffins, add a mysterious castle in upstate New York, and youve got the ingredients for a wonderful cozy mystery series.”—Paige Shelton, national bestselling author of If Catfish Had Nine Lives
“Merry is an interesting, strong character… [An] intriguing mystery that keeps you guessing until the end.”—Socrates Book Reviews
“A great cozy with varied and interesting characters, a nice plot with a few twists, and a good main character who has some baggage to work through…Excellent—Loved it! Buy it now and put this author on your watch list.”—Mysteries and My Musings
Synopsis
Muffin maker Merry Wynter hopes to find a buyer for the castle shes recently inherited. But when she throws a party to draw interest, she finds someone whos bought the farm instead
Merrys career as a New York City stylist has crumbled, but her passion for muffins has helped her rise upstate in Autumn Vale. Everyone in town loves the tasty treats. Still, she would like to return to her glamorous life. Besides, the upkeep of Wynter Castle is expensive, and Merrys cup isnt exactly overflowing.
So in order to bring some prospective buyers into the mix, Merry whisks together a spooky soiree and decorates the castle with dashes of fabric and a sprinkling of spider webs. Friends new and old are invited, and everyone has a blast. But as the revelers empty out, Merry notices one partygoer who isnt leavingor breathing. Now Merry must hurry to unmask a killer before her perfect plans turn into a recipe for disaster
About the Author
As Victoria Hamilton, Donna Lea Simpson is the national bestselling author of the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries and the Merry Muffin Mysteries. She is also a collector of vintage cookware and recipes.