Brenda H. (booksinvt) -
A Parfait Crime is the ninth installment of the A Five-Ingredient Mystery series set in Bayport, Maryland and featuring caterer Val Deniston and her grandfather Don, the "Codger Cook". Val's boyfriend Bram has joined the local volunteer fire department and he suffers a shock when a late night fire results in the death of Jane Johnson. Jane was a tireless organizer, volunteer at the homeless shelter and local library and led the Readers Theater.
The Readers Theater was rehearsing for an upcoming performance of The Mousetrap, and Val's grandfather along with a few of his friends from the retirement village have parts in the play. Val gets talked into taking Jane's role and quickly discovers that some of the performers are hiding secrets. The owner of the new Med Spa, Ron Melgrem is the second person to die and the two deaths seem to be related. With the help of Bram, her grandfather and the members of the Christie book club, Val finds herself tracking down a killer.
Another fun adventure with Val and her friends that can read as a stand alone. A great cast of characters, easy and delicious recipes and a romantic surprise at the end make for another cozy afternoon read.
The Readers Theater was rehearsing for an upcoming performance of The Mousetrap, and Val's grandfather along with a few of his friends from the retirement village have parts in the play. Val gets talked into taking Jane's role and quickly discovers that some of the performers are hiding secrets. The owner of the new Med Spa, Ron Melgrem is the second person to die and the two deaths seem to be related. With the help of Bram, her grandfather and the members of the Christie book club, Val finds herself tracking down a killer.
Another fun adventure with Val and her friends that can read as a stand alone. A great cast of characters, easy and delicious recipes and a romantic surprise at the end make for another cozy afternoon read.
