Books like Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
Goldy Bear, a spirited Colorado caterer, is hired to provide a wake supper—unfamiliar territory for her. Determined, she fashions a savory spread featuring poached salmon and strawberry shortcake, hoping to soothe forty mourners. Her culinary effort attracts the attention of her ex‑father‑in‑law and gynecologist, Fritz Korman, who is suddenly struck down. The Department of Health intervenes, seizes her food, and the community begins to suspect that Goldy poisoned the menu. With her ex‑husband calling her guilty and her business at risk of closure, Goldy realizes she must investigate the real murderer herself. Tracking down hidden family dynamics and revealing a web of secrets, she seeks justice before she becomes the suspect in a crime she never committed.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Diane Mott Davidson
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