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About The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg
The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg (A Domestic Diva Mystery)
Cozy Mystery 18th in Series Setting - Virginia
Publisher : Kensington Cozies (May 27, 2025)
Hardcover : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 1496743458 ISBN-13 : 978-1496743459
Digital ASIN : B0DFRXP333
Northern Virginia’s own Martha Stewart returns in a brand-new mystery as an interior designer clashes with a killer . . .
Stylish brunches are all the rage this autumn in Old Town Alexandria, and everyone’s posting their parties on social media. But while Domestic Diva Sophie Winston juggles her event-filled calendar, she’s approached by local designer Mitzi Lawson—who is afraid someone is following her. The very next day Mitzi loses her best friend and business partner, Denise. The two were renovating a generations-old house where Denise died unexpectedly, and Mitzi fears that it wasn’t a medical condition to blame, but murder.
It could just be the shock talking, but Sophie agrees to help Mitzi involve the police. Then she receives a panicked phone call from Mitzi, and when she rushes to the old house, Mitzi is nowhere to be found. Now Sophie’s appetite for investigation is piqued even more than her appetite for eggs Benedict and mimosas.
Could Denise’s death be connected to her viper’s nest of in-laws or the house she was working on which her husband just inherited? What of the self-proclaimed etiquette expert with some improper secrets, or the scheming mistress? Or does the old house harbor secrets of its own? There’s a generous buffet of suspects to keep the Diva scrambling for an answer . . .
Includes delicious recipes and fabulous DIY decorating tips!
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MY REVIEW:
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A well-written story featuring a strong cast of two-legged and four-legged characters who deftly navigate readers through this intricate murder mystery . . .
This is the second book I have read in the author's Domestic Diva Mystery series, and I sincerely admire the author's ability to fluently manage a large number of characters and clues in her stories while keeping readers engaged and entertained. The 'Cast of Characters' included in the front of the book makes a great reference for readers.
Sophie Winston, the Domestic Diva, writes an advice column about all things domestic—decorating, entertaining, and cooking. The columns presented at the beginning of each chapter are whimsical and sometimes funny. If Sophie is not the columnist, advice with a different tone from 'Natasha' (who is a frenemy of Sophie) is shared with readers.
This story grabbed my attention right away with the mysterious and tragic death of a beloved member of the community interior designer, Denise Nofsinger. Denise is a young woman who is happily married to a member of one of the town's prominent families.
Sophie and her closest friends—Nina, Mars, and Bernie—work through clues diligently to piece together who is killing members of their small community until they successfully come up with the motive and ultimately the identity of the killer.
As a bonus, the author has included a wide variety of recipes for dishes included in the story for readers to enjoy. This story is completely clean in language and content.
I received a copy of this book from the author through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
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About Krista Davis
New York Times Bestselling author Krista Davis writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws & Claws Mysteries, and The Pen & Ink Mysteries. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with a black Labrador mix, an English cream golden retriever, and two very inquisitive cats, all rescues. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back for more.
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Wonderful author and this story is delightful and special.
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