Parchment and Old Lace

Zusatztext Praise for the Scrapbooking Mysteries: “Delves deeply into the Big Easy’s food! culture! and fashion scene.”— Kirkus Reviews “Enjoyable…Local color is Childs’s strong suit! and on this romp with Carmela! the details of the Big Easy! from absinthe to étouffée! do not disappoint.”— Publishers Weekly “Scrapbook aficionados rejoice! Ms. Childs creates a charming mystery series with lively! quirky characters and plenty of how-to.”—Fresh Fiction “Childs gives cozy fans everything they want: an armchair mystery! likable characters! and loads of entertainment.”—MyShelf.com Informationen zum Autor Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Scrapbooking Mysteries, the Tea Shop Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. She is married to Dr. Bob, a professor of Chinese art history, enjoys travel, and has two Shar-Peis. Klappentext In the latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Gossamer Ghost! scrapbook shop owner Carmela Bertrand investigates a murder in New Orleans' legendary Lafayette Cemetery… Enjoying dinner at Commander's Palace with her beau! Detective Edgar Babcock! Carmela finds the food and the company equally divine-with the exception of Isabelle Black stopping by to brag about her upcoming wedding. Leaving the restaurant! the couple is interrupted once again-this time by a terrifying scream from inside the cemetery. Rushing to investigate! Carmela and Edgar find Isabelle lying across an aboveground tomb! strangled with a piece of vintage lace. Carmela would rather leave the case to Edgar! but she can't say no to Isabelle's sister! Ellie! the tarot card reader at Juju Voodoo. As she untangles the enemies of Isabelle's past! Carmela hopes she can draw out the killer before someone else gets cold feet. "Scrapbook aficionados rejoice! Ms. Childs creates a charming mystery series with lively! quirky characters! and plenty of how-to."-Fresh Fiction SCRAPBOOKING TIPS INCLUDED! Chapter 1 Commander's Palace wasn't just the most storied restaurant in New Orleans. For Carmela Bertrand it was pure magic. Carmela knew this for a fact because she was sitting in their Garden Room at this very minute. And not only was she nibbling soft-shell crab and sipping an awesome Montrachet, but she was staring into the inquisitive blue eyes of her fella du jour, Detective Edgar Babcock. Maybe it was the wine, no doubt crafted by wily Bacchus himself, that had cast such a luscious spell. Or maybe it was the soft, warm light from the gilded candelabras, the old-world charm and formality of the place, or that crazy second course of oysters baked in absinthe and buttered crumbs. Whatever the reason, Carmela was definitely feeling it. Luxuriance, exhilaration, and romance. Sweet, bubbly romance. "This is so lovely," Carmela said, trying to pitch her voice an octave lower so it was sexy and seductive, kind of like Kathleen Turner in Body Heat . Or maybe Lauren Bacall in one of those old black-and-white movies from the '40s. "You're lovely," Babcock replied. And Carmela really was. Her blue-gray eyes, fine features, and tawny-colored hair (this week's color, anyway) gave her an air of exuberance and creative curiosity. She was toned and fairly athletic from lots of dog walking with Boo and Poobah, but still enjoyed a few sweet curves. And, yes, she could be stubborn, but was generally quick to administer a hug or kind word. Carmela took another sip of wine. "I have to say, this dinner has been pure perfection. If every restaurant reviewer in the universe hadn't already bequeathed four stars to this place, I would have sprinkled them on myself." Babcock smiled and reached across the table to gently ta...

About the author

Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Scrapbooking Mysteries, the Tea Shop Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. She is married to Dr. Bob, a professor of Chinese art history, enjoys travel, and has two Shar-Peis.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Childs, Laura/ Moran Childs, Terrie Farley Moran
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.10.2016
• EAN: 9780425266694
• ISBN: 978-0-425-26669-4
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 106 mm x 173 mm x 22 mm
• Series: Berkley Prime Crime; Scrapbooking Mystery Books; A Scrapbooking Mystery; Scrapbooking Mystery; A Scrapbooking Mystery
• Subject: Fiction > Suspense