Parchment and Old Lace
Parchment and Old Lace by Laura Childs is a reprint edition published by Penguin on October 4, 2016, featuring 336 pages in English. This installment follows scrapbook shop owner Carmela Bertrand as she investigates a murder that occurs in New Orleans’ Lafayette Cemetery. While enjoying dinner with her boyfriend, Detective Edgar Babcock, Carmela is drawn into a mystery when a scream leads them to a shocking discovery involving a strangled victim and a piece of vintage lace.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and cozy elements as Carmela navigates the complexities of Isabelle Black’s past and the relationships surrounding her. The narrative unfolds with Carmela’s reluctance to take on the case, influenced by the pleas of Isabelle’s sister, Ellie, a tarot card reader. The story incorporates themes of friendship and intrigue, while also offering scrapbook-related tips for enthusiasts. This edition presents a unique combination of mystery and creativity, appealing to fans of women sleuths and cozy fiction.
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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
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