Simmering, Savory, and Deadly
A Soup Makers Mystery
When four women in their sixties have had enough of the snow and ice, they head to Saint Martin to thaw out. The Ahern sisters, Vidalia and Olive, search for new soups for the restaurant back home while cooking up stories from what they see, hear, and imagine. A performer dies during a performance, and the sisters are simmering with facts, adding speculation, and having fun. As the four devour their island adventures, they find themselves in the soup with the local authorities. From their different perspectives and with their respective skill sets, can these four ladle out a solution to this mystery before heading home?
Excerpt from Simmering, Savory, and Deadly
“I am not at liberty to discuss this investigation with tourists, or anyone, for that matter. I suggest you talk about our fine weather, food, and swimming. Asking questions about an ongoing investigation, however exciting to you, could become problematic if you were seen as an impediment to this investigation. Do I make myself clear?”
Brie spoke. “Very clear, Detective. The sisters are always in search of new soup recipes for a pizzeria back in Maine. We will focus on tasting as many delicious foods as possible in the time we are here. You probably won’t see us again, unless it is in a restaurant by the ocean.”
“But,” I clarified, “Coco is at the medical conference and the body is there, so we may hear something from Coco. And we can’t help if everywhere we’ve gone so far has employed someone from the other night. Brie works in politics at the local and state levels, so what if she takes a tour of the desalination plant and runs into Bertrand? She can’t be rude.”
Brie sighed. The detective sighed. I held my breath as I realized what I’d just said.