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The story opens on Lake Eden’s annual Christmas Buffet, where Hannah Swensen’s culinary expertise shines as she presents her Lake Eden Holiday Buffet Cookbook. The event is disrupted when newlywed Vegas showgirl Mrs. Dubinski is found dead, clutching an antique Christmas cake knife that once belonged to Hannah’s mother. A blizzard forces everyone, including Hannah’s rivals and allies, to shelter in the makeshift venue, turning the festive gathering into a crime scene.
With the town trapped and the suspects moving in, Hannah Swensen combines her baking talent with her knack for deduction. She must sift through a mix of alibis, motives, and holiday traditions to uncover who killed the new wife and why the treasured knife was so crucial. As the snow piles higher, the tension rises and the mystery deepens, culminating in a snowy showdown that will keep readers guessing until the very last garnish.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Joanna Fluke
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