Deze auteur schrijft onder een pseudoniem dat synoniem is geworden met haar onderscheidende stijl. Haar werken verkennen diepe menselijke emoties en ingewikkelde relaties met een unieke gevoeligheid. Door boeiende verhalen en scherpe inzichten trekt ze lezers naar werelden die zowel vertrouwd als verrassend zijn. Haar schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door bedachtzame proza die waarheden over de menselijke conditie onthult.
The story revolves around Josie Giancola, a top expert on buttons, whose expertise attracts a Hollywood starlet seeking unique buttons for her wedding gown. However, chaos ensues when the Button Box is burglarized and the actress is found dead. As Josie's peaceful life unravels, she must navigate the ensuing turmoil and uncover the truth behind the murder, blending elements of mystery and intrigue in a cozy setting.
This guide offers valuable insights into the world of antique-button collecting, providing practical tips for enthusiasts. It covers various aspects of the hobby, including identification, preservation, and the history behind different buttons. Collectors will find useful advice on building their collections and understanding the significance of buttons in historical contexts. Whether a novice or an experienced collector, readers will appreciate the wealth of information presented in this resource.
Josie Giancola, owner of the Button Box shop, knows her buttons. But when she comes into contact with a rare charm string, she never imagines it will lead to murder... Josie is approached at her shop to appraise a very rare item—a complete charm string. In Victorian times, girls strung buttons on long strings to make the charms. Once the string reached 1,000 buttons—no two alike—the legend was that the owner would meet her beloved. But the owner of this charm string is not looking for love—she’s desperate to donate the piece to a museum and be rid of it. She believes the string is far from charmed—it’s cursed. When Josie finds the woman strangled with the charm string, she doesn’t know whether the curse is real...but the killer certainly is. Includes tips on antique button collecting!
It takes more than a lurid legend to scare off the League of Literary Ladies in the third novel in this charming cozy mystery series... For Halloween, the Literary Ladies have chosen to read Washington Irving’s spooky classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow , with its infamous headless horseman. But South Bass Island has its own headless legend—of a Prohibition bootlegger named Charlie “Sleepy” Harlow. Decapitated by rival rumrunners, Harlow appears once a year in spectral form to search for his noggin. This October, the Elkhart Ghost Getters (EGG) have returned to the island. The group claims that they have film footage of Harlow’s ghost, and are determined to get more. They’re staying at Bea Cartwright’s B & B, but it’s Kate Wilder who isn’t happy to see them after they trashed her winery last year. When the EGG leader turns up dead, Kate becomes the prime suspect, and the other League members need to scramble to crack the case.
Set against the backdrop of southern Texas, a chili cook-off becomes the stage for a simmering rivalry. As competitors vie for the title, personal vendettas and spicy secrets come to the forefront, blending culinary artistry with intense emotions. The narrative explores themes of rivalry, redemption, and the complexities of relationships, all while delivering a flavorful mix of humor and suspense.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a Bastille Day celebration in Put-in-Bay, Bea Cartwright's bustling B and B attracts guests eager for festivities. The League of Literary Ladies engages with Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, paralleling their own local drama involving the quirky Defarge twins from the knitting shop. When the festive atmosphere turns deadly, the ladies must navigate secrets and a murder mystery, all while maintaining their composure to prevent further chaos in their charming resort town.
Set in a vibrant culinary world, this cozy mystery series blends mouthwatering ethnic cuisine with intriguing whodunits. The national bestselling author brings to life a cast of engaging characters who navigate the challenges of food and friendship while unraveling mysteries. Each installment promises a delightful mix of flavorful recipes and captivating plots, perfect for fans of culinary adventures and cozy mysteries alike.
Assembly Day at St. Catherines dawns bright and cloudless as professional woman gather from all around Ohio to talk to the schoolgirls about their careers in medicine, at NASA, and as yoga instructors. Administrative assistant Jazz Ramsey is involved herself, giving the girls a taste of her lifelong passion cadaver dog training. Her adorable new puppy Wally hasnt been certified yet, so she borrows the fully-trained Gus from a friend and hides a few bones in the unused fourth floor of the school for him to find. The girls are impressed when Gus easily finds the first bone, but for the second Gus seems to have lost the scent, and heads
Button collector Josie Giancola is ready to snap into action when a murder interrupts her business in the second Button Box mystery... As chairwoman of an international conference for button collectors, Josie has plenty to worry about. Between greeting collectors, overseeing the dinner cruise, and attending to the many needs of the guest of honor, Thad Wyant, she barely has time to deal with her gorgeous ex-husband...let alone a dead body. But when Thad is found dead in a hotel linen closet, Detective Nevin Riley needs Josie to help him solve the case. Mr. Wyant’s historic Geronimo button has gone missing, and considering how many enemies he’s made in the small and peculiar world of button collectors, Josie will have to act fast—before she becomes history herself... Includes tips on antique button collecting!
Meet Jazz Ramsey. She trains canines. Solves crime. And sometimes does both at once...