Maggy Thorsen #14: The Big Steep

Maggy Thorsen #14: The Big Steep
Sandra Balzo
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NZ$ 71.99
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NZ$ 57.59
Large Print Hardback
h222 x 147mm - 336pg
29 Dec 2022 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781448309535
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Wisconsin coffeehouse owner Maggy Thorsen attempts to solve a mystery steeped in shocking family secrets, tragedy and murder. Maggy Thorsen' s new neighbours, Philip and Vivian Woodward, are forging ahead with their plans for The Big Steep tea shop. Philip' s enthusiasm to turn the neglected cottage once owned by Vivian' s reclusive grandparents, the Koepplers, into a tea lover' s paradise is infectious, but Vivian seems less excited. And when Maggy' s sheepdog Frank arrives at Uncommon Grounds coffeehouse bearing a ' gift' he discovered in the Woodwards' compost heap, the tea shop project takes a chilling turn . . . As the Woodwards' backyard becomes a crime scene, a deadly chain of events is set in motion. Can Maggy dig up the truth of what happened at the cottage many years ago before further tragedy strikes?
Connecting murders past and present provides a welcome challenge for coffeehouse cozy fans * Kirkus Reviews * Numerous plot twists, nicely delineated characters, dry humor, and details of running a coffeehouse define this cozy. Suggest to those who enjoy Laura Childs' Tea Shop mysteries * Booklist on Flat White * Readers who like their heroines on the spunky side will enjoy Maggy' s company * Publishers Weekly on Flat White * The twisty mystery is well supported by the coffeehouse frame . . . And there are also two lovable dogs! A satisfying cozy, perfect for those who enjoy Laura Childs' Tea Shop mysteries starring Theodosia Browning * Booklist on Death of a Bean Counter * Balzo smoothly blends eccentric characters, lively dialogue, and a fair-play plot with a touch of discreet romance. Cozy fans will happily keep turning the pages * Publishers Weekly on Death of a Bean Counter * Plot twists, snippets of coffeehouse culture, and plenty of dogs and dog behavior are integrated nicely with the mystery. This character-rich series will appeal to readers who enjoy Laurien Berenson' s Melanie Travis cozies, also featuring a host of canines * Booklist on Murder a la Mocha * Sure to please series fans * Publishers Weekly on Murder a la Mocha *
Sandra Balzo built an impressive career as a public relations consultant before authoring the successful ' Maggy Thorsen' coffeehouse mysteries, the first of which, Uncommon Grounds, was published to stellar reviews and nominated for an Anthony and Macavity Award. She is also the author of the ' Main Street Murders' mystery series published by Severn House.

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