Books matching: african american cozy mystery
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Save:'Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles' is an African American cozy mystery featuring Mahalia Watkins as the lead character, a strong black woman who runs a soul food restaurant. The book includes soul food recipes, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the story. The plot revolves around Halia, the restaurant owner, who finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery while managing her business and dealing with quirky and endearing characters, including her mischievous cousin Wavonne.
I still remember the first time I tasted my grandmother’s cornbread. I was maybe four or five. It was sometime in the seventies. If I close my eyes, I can still see the heavy cast-iron skillet being s... - #2
Save:Murder in G Major revolves around the story of Gethsemane Brown, a talented musician who finds herself in a small Irish town, teaching at a local boys' school. She becomes entangled in a mystery when she discovers that the cottage she's staying in is haunted by the ghost of Eamon McCarthy, a composer accused of murdering his wife. As Gethsemane investigates, she uncovers deep-seated rivalries in the village and must balance solving the murder with preparing the school orchestra for a competition. The book combines elements of cozy mystery, ghost story, romance, music history, and Irish culture, creating a unique and engaging narrative. The writing style is described as snappy, entertaining, and filled with sharp dialogue between the characters, particularly Gethsemane and Eamon.
Gethsemane Brown leaned closer to the windshield. She could just make out a thatched cottage through the gray curtain of rain pounding southwestern Ireland’s coast. The whitewashed house perched a few...
