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Nancy, along with friends Beth, George, and Hannah, escapes to the upscale Gourmet Getaway resort nestled in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts. As the motel prepares for its grand opening, an unsettling string of incidents stirs the serene setting. The friends band together to investigate, discovering clues that suggest sabotage is planned against the resort. Their sleuthing blends the charm of a hot‑dish culinary backdrop with the tension of a classic mystery, leading them toward truth and safety for the guests scheduled to arrive. The story combines cozy hotel life and culinary intrigue with the suspense of a detection narrative, keeping readers guessing until the final revelation.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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