Francesca Eve has planned a showstopping funeral supper to say goodbye in style, but the last thing she expects is a murder on the menu…

When elderly millionaire andeccentric entrepreneur Clarence Lightman dies, his nearest and dearest gather one final time at Justice House, Clarence’s beautiful country estate, for the reading of his will. But the day ends in uproar when it is revealed that whoever solves a series of complex clues will inherit everything. Will one of Clarence’s disagreeable children outwit everyone else for the fortune, or could his devoted housekeeper or even Francesca herself win the day?

Francesca knows she should stick to the kitchen and stay out of this lethal game, but she is unwillingly drawn into the mystery when she finds one of Clarence’s sons, blood pooling from a deadly thwack to the head, shoved into the larder. Somebody is clearly not playing fair, and Francesca feels sure that they won’t stop until all of the competition has been eliminated.

Trapped in the game until all the riddles are solved, Francesca must solve the clues and find the ruthless killer to protect herself and her fellow innocent guests. But she can’t trust anyone. Fran must use all her wits, not only to hunt down the truth, but to stay alive…

An addictive cozy crime novel packed with twists you won’t expect. If you love Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton and The Thursday Murder Club you’ll adore this thrilling mystery.

Fran Eve is hired to cater a funeral meal and is surprised to find that a childhood friend, Olivia, is in charge of the arrangements. Clarence Lightman, a writer and puzzle designer, has died and his estranged family has gathered for the funeral and the reading of his will.  The will sets in motion a treasure hunt, the winner of which will inherit the estate.  Olivia, Clarence’s companion and friend as well as employee, is also eligible to participate in the treasure hunt. With Adam joining in to help with the clues the three race to find the final clue before Clarence’s estranged children do. But as the hunt gets more intense there is murder and the very real possibility that Clarence’s death was also murder.

This is really fast-paced for an Adam and Eve mystery with the majority of the action taking place over the course of 24 hours. Once again Adam and Eve’s differing talents complement each other and facilitate the solution to the clues bringing them closer to the solution.  These are really enjoyable mysteries that is getting better with each entry in the series. I look forward to the next entry. Recommended ~~ Stephanie L Bannon

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