{"product_id":"the-diva-poaches-a-bad-egg-isbn-9781496743459","title":"The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Krista Davis returns with a delicious new Domestic Diva Mystery set in Alexandria, Virginia’s charming Old Town neighborhood and featuring entertaining guru and the quaint town’s own Martha Stewart, Sophie Winston, who is back on the case when an interior designer clashes with a killer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStylish 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCould 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…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes delicious recipes and fabulous DIY decorating tips!\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Krista Davis's Domestic Diva Mysteries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “With recipes, ghost kitchens, and family secrets, the follow up to \u003ci\u003eThe Diva Says Cheesecake! \u003c\/i\u003ewill entertain fans of this long-running cozy mystery series.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Diva Delivers on a Promise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Rewarding for its ongoing antics and recipes.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Diva Delivers on a Promise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The nicely delineated setting and sympathetic characters are reminiscent of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen cozies, which also include baking and a group of close friends working together to solve crimes.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Diva Says Cheesecake!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Lots of recipes, household tips, quaint locals, and sometimes sharp squabbles—but the big story here is bling.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Reviews \u003c\/b\u003eon\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Spices It Up\u003c\/i\u003e is full of surprises as author Krista Davis teases readers with one plot twist after another. This series just keeps getting better!”\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Delicious chaos…A fun read that even comes with real recipes!” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWoman’s World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eBook Club Pick for \u003ci\u003eThe Diva Sweetens the Pie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Mystery-wise, I felt that this was the strongest of Ms. Davis’s plots to date. I also really enjoyed the ongoing developments in our regular cast of characters’ personal lives: Natasha especially is a hoot, even if appallingly so on more than one occasion. I’m already looking forward to the next installment in the series!” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Diva Cooks up a Storm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Loaded with atmosphere and charm.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKrista Davis\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and four-time Agatha Award-nominated author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Pen \u0026amp; Ink Mysteries, and the Paws \u0026amp; Claws Mysteries. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back for more. Please visit her at KristaDavis.com.","brand":"Kensington Cozies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303870681317,"sku":"NP9781496743459","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496743459.jpg?v=1767739040","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-diva-poaches-a-bad-egg-isbn-9781496743459","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}