Gilt Trip
Gilt Trip by Laura Childs is a reprint edition published by Penguin on October 7, 2014, featuring 320 pages in English. This mystery novel follows scrapbook shop owner Carmela Bertrand and her best friend Ava as they attend a lavish party hosted by socialite Margo Leland to celebrate her husband Jerry Earl’s early release from prison. However, the festivities take a dark turn when Jerry is found murdered and hidden inside a clothes dryer, prompting Carmela to assist Margo in uncovering the truth behind the crime.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and amateur sleuthing as Carmela navigates the complexities of Jerry Earl’s life and the many enemies he made through his unscrupulous business dealings. As she delves into the investigation, Carmela must sort through the tangled web of motives and suspects to identify the killer before more lives are put at risk. This edition also includes scrapbook tips and recipes, adding an engaging element for fans of the cozy mystery genre.
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A New Orleans businessman and white-collar criminal is celebrating his early release from prison. But his freedom will be short lived…
Scrapbook shop owner Carmela Bertrand and her best friend, Ava, are off to a party. Prominent socialite Margo Leland is throwing an extravagant fete to welcome home her husband, Jerry Earl. There’s a zydeco band, champagne ice luge, and waiters in ties and tails. But in the midst of the revelry, Jerry Earl is murdered—then stuffed inside a clothes dryer.
When the grieving widow turns to her for help, Carmela can’t say no. But Jerry Earl took a lot of people to the cleaners with his underhanded business tactics, so Carmela’s going to be hard-pressed to identify which of his enemies was steamed enough to kill him. As she sorts through Jerry Earl’s dirty laundry, she needs to collar the killer before another victim is set to tumble dry…
Scrapbooking Tips and Recipes Included!
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