Trouble Is Brewing
Trouble Is Brewing by Vicki Delany is a large print edition published by Gale, a Cengage Group, on November 13, 2024. This mystery unfolds in Lily Roberts’s Cape Cod tearoom, where a bridal shower takes a dark turn when a disturbing gift—a beheaded Raggedy Ann doll—causes panic among the guests. As tensions rise among the families gathered at Lily’s grandmother’s bed and breakfast, the atmosphere becomes increasingly fraught with suspicion and conflict.
Readers will follow Lily as she navigates the chaos that ensues after the shocking gift and the subsequent murder of Ralph, the groom’s father. With accusations flying and family secrets bubbling to the surface, Lily must sift through the drama to uncover the truth behind the lethal incident. This cozy mystery intertwines elements of amateur sleuthing and family dynamics, offering a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of relationships amidst a backdrop of suspense. The book spans 413 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a world where every detail may hold the key to solving the case.
Official synopsis Publisher
Lily Roberts’s Cape Cod tearoom is hosting a bridal shower–until a gruesome gift sends the guest of honor running in fear …
Members of the Reynolds and Hill families are staying at Lily’s grandmother’s bed and breakfast, and now they’ve gathered at Tea by the Sea to sip some delicious blends while they shower bride-to-be Hannah Hill with presents. But the last package Hannah unwraps contains a beheaded Raggedy Ann doll and triggers a bloodcurdling scream. A doll like this was the last gift from her father before he died long ago, and she’s chilled to the bone.
Lily senses that the shocking anonymous gift just might be related to other tensions she’s picking up on. The mothers-in-law have been sniping at each other–and then Lily, out walking her dog, overhears the groom’s father, Ralph, offering his son a very sizable bribe to call off the wedding. She’s relieved when Greg angrily turns him down, but with so many people steamed at each other, can this event possibly go smoothly?
The answer is no. It suddenly has to be postponed–when Ralph is found dead in his bed, a bottle of whiskey beside him. When tests indicate the booze was infused with a lethal substance, it becomes a murder case, and of course, accusations are flying wildly with the guests all too willing to believe the worst about each other. Now, to find out whether all this family drama led to a fatality, Lily will have to turn up the heat …
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Trouble Is Brewing” about?
Who is the author of “Trouble Is Brewing”?
When was “Trouble Is Brewing” published?
What is the ISBN for “Trouble Is Brewing”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
