{"product_id":"lord-of-the-pies-isbn-9781683315599","title":"Lord of the Pies","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen Carrie Ann Cole bakes a lemon meringue pie to die for that actually kills someone, she must find out who the real killer is before her time at the Kensington Palace expires.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe elegant Orangery at Kensington Palace is the perfect setting for the bridal shower of Carrie Ann Cole’s best friend’s sister. Personal chef to the royal family, Carrie Ann’s pie theme is naturally winning. But a waiter later keels over dead into the lemon meringue pie she leaves as a thank-you to the staff and Carrie Ann realizes that somebody slipped a mickey into that meringue. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer floury fingerprints are all over that pie and the authorities suspect her distress is a cover-up for murder. Carrie Ann must set out to clear her name if she wants to stay at her dream job any longer. But all too soon, another body drops in the Orangery. This time, it’s the Orangery chef. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMurder won’t crimp her style, and as bodies pile up, Carrie Ann uncovers palace intrigue, London nightlife, and British pies scouring for the killer in \u003ci\u003eLord of the Pies\u003c\/i\u003e, the witty follow-up to Nell Hampton’s Kale to the Queen.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLord of the Pies\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A well-crafted plot with plenty of surprises...This contemporary cozy is as light and delectable as one of Carrie Ann’s meringue toppings.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Most likely to appeal to mystery-romance fans entranced by \u003cb\u003ePBS’s The Great British Baking Show\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mystery full of danger and high stakes with non-stop fun and adventure.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eKale to the Queen\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A charming debut foodie cozy with a gutsy heroine.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautifully executed and amazingly well-plotted...an A+ book! This was an excellent start to a new series.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Anglophiles rejoice! \u003ci\u003eKale to the Queen\u003c\/i\u003e...is as delightful a treat as afternoon tea. Hampton’s engaging protagonist and breezy writing style will keep readers captivated in this charming across-the-pond adventure. You’ll be chuffed to bits! Don’t miss it!\" \u003cbr\u003e—Julie Hyzy, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling White House Chef mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A delightful and charming debut! Carrie Ann is a smart and determined sleuth. Her skills range far beyond the kitchen as she brings a murderer to ground while whipping up mouth-watering gourmet offerings. I can’t wait for Carrie Ann’s next adventure!\" \u003cbr\u003e—Connie Archer, author of the national bestselling Soup Lover’s mysteriesAn avid foodie and writer, \u003cb\u003eNell Hampton\u003c\/b\u003e decided to finally combine her two loves. She lives in Richmond, VA. This is her second Kensington Palace Chef mystery.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300159148261,"sku":"NP9781683315599","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683315599.jpg?v=1767731751","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lord-of-the-pies-isbn-9781683315599","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}