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Carried to the Grave and Other Stories - by Leslie Budewitz (Paperback)

Carried to the Grave and Other Stories - by  Leslie Budewitz (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In her Food Lovers' Village Mysteries, Agatha Award-winning author Leslie Budewitz introduces us to Jewel Bay, a tight-knit Montana community that thrives on tourism and farm-to-table fare. Featuring Erin Murphy, beloved proprietor of the Merc-a century-old general store converted into a local foods market-each book brings us closer to the folks who call Jewel Bay home, and the cunning culprits in their midst.</p><p>In this delicious new collection of five short stories and one novella, she takes us further into the heart of Jewel Bay-from the playhouse to the Merc, from funerals to food festivals-with equal parts humor, suspense, and compassion, and no shortage of murder to spice up the menu . . .</p><p>In <b>Carried to the Grave</b>, a long-hidden family secret refuses to be put to rest.</p><p>Jewel Bay's community food festival serves up the perfect opportunity for a devious killer with an appetite for murder in <b>Pot Luck.</b></p><p>In <b>The Christmas Stranger</b>, a small gesture by a mysterious man turns out to change lives . . . and much more.</p><p>A romantic getaway to a secluded beach town in Mexico provides a deadly remedy for a couple's trouble at home in <b>A Death in Yelapa.</b></p><p> As the local playhouse opens for the season, it's curtains for a stage manager with a secret in <b>Put on a Dying Face.</b></p><p>And in <b>An Unholy Death</b>, when Kate and Paddy Murphy open Murphy's Mercantile in 1910, they know making a go of it in rough-and-tumble Montana will be hard work, but for a local preacher, it's murder.</p><p><b>Praise for the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries: </b></p><p>"A lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes." -<i>Mystery Scene</i></p><p>"<i>Treble at the Jam Fest</i> has all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending. Great fun!" -<i>Suspense Magazine</i></p><p>"A pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips." -<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p>"A delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry. Wine, enchiladas, and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana!" -Krista Davis, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries</p><p>"Leslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale!" -Cleo Coyle, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries</p><p>"Music, food, scenery, and a cast of appealing characters weave together in perfect harmony in Leslie Budewitz's <i>Treble at the Jam Fest</i>." -Sheila Connolly, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Orchard Mysteries and the County Cork Mysteries</p><p>"Small-town charm and big-time chills. Jewel Bay, Montana, is a food lover's paradise." -Laura Childs, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author</p><p></p><p><b>About the Author: </b></p><p>Three-time Agatha Award-winning author Leslie Budewitz is passionate about food, great mysteries, and her native Montana, the setting for her national-bestselling Food Lovers' Village Mysteries. She also writes the Spice Shop Mysteries, set in Seattle's Pike Place Market. As Alicia Beckman, she's the author of stand-alone suspense, beginning with <i>Bitterroot Lake</i> (2021). Visit her online at www.LeslieBudewitz.com, where you can find maps of the village and surrounding area, recipes, and more.</p>

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