Monday of a short week.
Currently reading (and sticking with) A BITTER FEAST by Deborah Crombie. 18th of 18 in series featuring Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James, detectives in London
Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his wife, Detective Inspector Gemma James, have been invited for a relaxing weekend in the Cotswolds, one of Britain’s most enchanting regions, famous for its rolling hills, golden cottages, and picturesque villages. Duncan, Gemma, and their children are guests at Beck House, the family estate of Melody Talbot, Gemma’s detective sergeant. The Talbot family is wealthy, prominent, and powerful—Melody’s father is the publisher of one of London’s largest and most influential newspapers. The centerpiece of this glorious fall getaway is a posh charity harvest luncheon catered by up-and-coming chef Viv Holland. After fifteen years in London’s cut-throat food scene, Viv has returned to the Gloucestershire valleys of her childhood and quickly made a name for herself with her innovative meals based on traditional cuisine but using fresh local ingredients. Attended by the local well-to-do as well as national press food bloggers and restaurant critics, the event could make Viv a star. But a tragic car accident and a series of mysterious deaths rock the estate and pull Duncan and Gemma into the investigation. It soon becomes clear that the killer has a connection with Viv’s pub—or, perhaps, with Beck House itself. Does the truth lie in the past? Or is it closer to home, tied up in the tangled relationships and bitter resentments between the staff at Beck House and Viv’s new pub? Or is it more personal, entwined with secrets hidden by Viv and those closest to her?
Published 2019; 400 pages.
I spent Saturday afternoon at the bead shop. Nice to be around my friends. I was working on a little project for a Christmas present for my friend Kim. I'd seen on Etsy little beaded bracelets that have a name, word, or meaning phrase spelled out in morse code.
An example there of a very simple one. I worked on that gift idea yesterday.
Nothing really on TV tonight. I'm hoping to drive up to the Rims and see if I can view the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction. Fingers crossed.
But what will typically happen is:
Have a good day
Much love,
PK the Bookeemonster
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