Plum Deadly
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4.5 • 4 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
A charming cozy mystery set in a small Southern town, this deliciously clever whodunit follows a woman on the run who must clear her name when murder lands on her aunt’s doorstep.
When Maggie Grady is framed for embezzlement by her powerful New York boss, her once-glamorous financial career collapses overnight. With nowhere else to turn, she flees to Durham, North Carolina, and the comfort of her aunt Clara’s beloved pie shop, Pie in the Sky—a cozy bakery famous for its irresistible homemade pies and welcoming atmosphere.
Just as Maggie begins rebuilding her life, her ex-boss turns up with shocking news: he’s found the real culprit who ruined her career. But before he can explain, Maggie discovers his dead body behind the pie shop. Suddenly, Maggie is once again under suspicion, and the police seem to think that Aunt Clara’s dangerously good damson pie might be more than just delectable.
With her reputation—and her aunt’s business—on the line, Maggie launches her own investigation. With help from a charming local reporter who may be interested in more than just the story, Maggie must uncover the truth before the real killer strikes again. Solving a murder, it turns out, is even harder than mastering Aunt Clara’s perfect pie crust.
Warm, witty, and full of small-town charm, this cozy mystery blends murder, baking, and a touch of romance into a delightful page-turner.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A well-constructed plot and lively dialogue that's not excessively cute lift this promising debut from the pseudonymous Grant (husband-and-wife authors). After being accused of stealing funds from a client, banker Maggie Grady heads home to Durham, N.C., where she finds work at Pie in the Sky, her aunt's pie shop near the Duke University campus. Maggie has two goals to prove her innocence and get back to the kind of high-powered career she once had. Her former boss, Lou Goldberg, shows up, promising to clear her name at a press conference the next day, but before the day is done, Lou is dead and Maggie is a suspect in his murder. Maggie has enough charm and wit to aid the police in the search for the real criminal. Fans of Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swenson series and other culinary cozies will be satisfied. Recipes at the back include Lotsa Lemon Meringue Pie and Clara's Coconut Custard Pie.
