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Goldy Schulz balances her career as a caterer with an inelegant knack for solving crimes. When a dining event turns deadly, she finds herself embroiled in a tangled case of murder, arson, and a cascade of nine beagle puppies. As the investigation unfolds, Goldy must navigate the kitchen’s secrets, the suspects’ motives, and the smoky clues left behind, proving that even a well‑planned menu can hide a darker recipe.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Diane Mott Davidson
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