Strawberry Tartlets and a Dead Starlet

Poppy Peters is back with an enticing new escapade that blends the sweetness of culinary delights with the bitter tang of mystery. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a bustling pastry shop, the story unfolds as Poppy, a determined amateur sleuth, is drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue when a glamorous starlet is found dead, leaving behind a trail of secrets and crumbs.

As Poppy navigates through a world filled with glitzy parties and hidden rivalries, she finds herself tangled in a web of deception that threatens to sour her charming town. With her keen eye for detail and a penchant for solving puzzles, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the starlet’s demise. With each tartlet she bakes, the stakes become higher, as she realizes that the killer may be closer than she thinks.

With her trademark humor and mouthwatering recipes, A. Gardner crafts a deliciously complex plot, blending the art of baking with the art of detection. Readers will be left guessing as Poppy races against time to whip up justice before more than just pastries are left crumbled.