{"product_id":"murder-most-delicious-a-novel-isbn-9780063566262","title":"Murder Most Delicious: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eIn Paris, murder is a dish best served with chocolate éclairs.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eStarting over in Paris was supposed to be the opportunity of a lifetime for American sommelier Olivia Beech—until her dream job ends in murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a rising star in the wine world, Olivia was one of a handful of women in the world to hold the distinction of being a Master Sommelier before COVID stole her sense of taste—and her career. Adrift and depressed, she gets a second chance when beloved celebrity chef Jacques de Bizet invites her to Paris for a job interview. But as the interview begins, he collapses, poisoned, making Olivia the prime suspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlivia is in trouble, but she has an advantage: her extraordinary nose is still sharp enough to detect the subtlest of scents, including the poison that killed Jacques. Olivia knows she’s innocent, but how can she prove it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter the Paris Neighborhood Watch, an eccentric circle of locals determined to protect their quartier. At the helm is the mysterious Augusta Dupin, a brilliant but agoraphobic detective, aided by her intuitive British shorthair cat, Chateaubriand. Olivia and Augusta join forces with a group of neighborhood amateur sleuths—a pâtissier, a café owner, a part-time librarian, a florist and a kind-hearted cop who may be falling for Olivia—to solve the crime, a search that helps them find not only the killer but fresh purpose in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm, witty, and brimming with food, friendship, and intrigue, \u003ci\u003eMurder Most Delicious\u003c\/i\u003e transports you to a cozy Parisian neighborhood where the comforts of French daily life soothe the soul even in the darkest times.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“With \u003cem\u003eMurder Most Delicious\u003c\/em\u003e, Danielle Postel-Vinay serves a mystery as warm, cozy, and satisfying as a flaky croissant paired with a cafe au lait. Readers will want to dwell in Ms. Postel-Vinay’s Parisienne neighborhood long after they’ve finished reading. It’s so full of heart that even murder cannot diminish its charm.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllery Adams, New York Times bestselling author of the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Enchanting, clever, and utterly Parisian, \u003ci\u003eMurder Most Delicious\u003c\/i\u003e is as elegant as it is engrossing. With a delightful cast of characters and a deeply sympathetic amateur sleuth in Olivia Beech, Danielle Postel-Vinay has crafted a mystery as effervescent as a fine champagne and just as intoxicating.” \u003cb\u003e—Jenn McKinlay, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBooking for Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“…clever storytelling and vibrant language…are here on clear display, along with intriguing glimpses of the high-end wine and perfume worlds. Lovers of European-trip books and friends solving mysteries à la Richard Osman’s \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e will especially enjoy this whodunit.” \u003cb\u003e—FirstClue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This title has everything cozy mystery fans could crave, including an endearingly quirky, close-knit community of characters, luscious descriptions of French food, and a puzzling plot that also joyfully celebrates the French way of life and happiness. . . . With a generous dash of wry wit and an abundance of éclat, Postel-Vinay . . . has fashioned a \u003ci\u003etrès charmant \u003c\/i\u003ecozy mystery.” –\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A tantalizing mystery that will make you want to book a ticket to Paris.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588025659621,"sku":"NP9780063566262","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063566262.jpg?v=1773960698","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/murder-most-delicious-a-novel-isbn-9780063566262","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}