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The Body in the Casket
The Body in the Casket: A Faith Fairchild Mystery | Katherine Hall Page
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The inimitable Faith Fairchild returns in a chilling New England whodunit, inspired by the best Agatha Christie mysteries and with hints of the timeless board game Clue. For most of her adult life, resourceful caterer Faith Fairchild has called the sleepy Massachusetts village of Aleford home. While the native New Yorker has come to know the region well, she isnt familiar with Havencrest, a privileged enclave, until the owner of Rowan House, a secluded sprawling Arts and Crafts mansion, calls her about catering a weekend house party. Producer/director of a string of hit musicals, Max Danea Broadway legendis throwing a lavish party to celebrate his seventieth birthday. At the house as they discuss the event, Faiths client makes a startling confession. "I didnt hire you for your cooking skills, fine as they may be, but for your sleuthing ability. You see, one of the guests wants to kill me." Faiths only clue is an ominous birthday gift the man received the week beforean empty casket sent anonymously containing a twenty-year-old Playbill from Maxs last, and only failed, productionHeaven or Hell. Consequently, Max has drawn his guest list for the party from the cast and crew. As the guests begin to arrive one by one, and an ice storm brews overhead, Faith must keep one eye on the menu and the other on her host to prevent his birthday bash from becoming his final curtain call. Full of delectable recipes, brooding atmosphere, and Faiths signature biting wit, The Body in the Casket is a delightful thriller that echoes the beloved mysteries of Agatha Christie and classic films such as Murder by Death and Deathtrap.
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a.bookish.byrd
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TheBookkeepersApprentice
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Snuggly Sunday with my pup, quilt, and cozy mystery. #currentlyreading #mystery #cozymystery

emilyhaldi What kind of dog is that?? @Reviewsbylola I thought it was Gertrude at first!!! 6y
TheBookkeepersApprentice @emilyhaldi she is a terrier mix, I don‘t know exactly what kind because she is a rescue 😊🐶 6y
TheWintergarden The perfect Sunday! 6y
TheBookkeepersApprentice @TheWintergarden it was really nice! I have today off work, so there‘s a lot of reading on the agenda today too 😊 6y
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MrsReads1
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It snowed here again today (get your sh*t together already, Michigan!) and for me, snow means a cozy mystery. I'll be starting this one today, despite having just discovered I'm starting at the wrong end of a series.

#fridayreads #cozymystery #katherinehallpage #coffeeandacozy

LibrarianJen What‘s in the mug? (I‘m just being nosy) 6y
MrsReads1 @LibrarianJen It's a nonfat mocha. It's my go-to coffee in the morning. Not the healthiest thing but having chocolate for breakfast is my one small rebellion as an adult. 😊 6y
RaimeyGallant I'm in Winnipeg, and from what I hear, more snow next week. :) 6y
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Pickpick

Good story. Some annoying characters. Interesting heaven and hell themed recipes. Enjoyed all her other books.

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Samantha.1020
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Pickpick

Another good addition to this mystery series! I enjoyed the references to Clue that were included- made for a fun read. 2nd book finished for #COYERWinterSwitch was a success!

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catherine2
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I can‘t believe this is book #24 in this series!! I‘ve been reading these books for years. ☺️