Hello, and welcome to my website! My name is Katie Oliver and I love a cozy mystery… especially with a touch of romance.
I’m pleased to announce that book three in the Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery series, CYANIDE AND SENSIBILITY, is here!
Murder is on the menu as Professor Phaedra Brighton celebrates the grand opening of her sister Hannah’s new patisserie, Tout de Sweet. It’s December, and houses are swathed in holiday greenery, with wreaths adorning every front door. All of Laurel Springs turns out to taste Hannah’s tempting array of festive French confections.
When local celebrity Rachel Brandon puts in an appearance, it’s the icing on the cupcake. The media mogul and Home Channel television star wants to feature Hannah in her print publication. Thrilled, Hannah hands the last dark chocolate cupcake to Phaedra, tells her to share it with their father, and rushes off to talk with Rachel.
But the fire alarm sounds, and the cupcake ends up in the hands of Rachel’s assistant, Anna Steele. She sneaks a taste of the salted chocolate ganache, and it proves to be a fatal mistake. Someone sprinkled cyanide crystals on top of the ganache.
Problem is… the deadly cupcake was intended for Phaedra and her father to share. Which begs the question: which of them did the poisoner target? Phaedra sets out to find the answer… before the killer takes her—or her father—permanently off the menu.
I’m so glad I found your books! Huge Jane Austen and cozy mystery fan. Can’t wait to see what happens with Phaedre, Mark, and Matt next …
Thanks for taking the time to post a comment, Jenni. So glad you enjoyed the books!
Love these mysteries! Found the third this past week and devoured it. The little Austen touches are very nicely done and I like how some of the character stories are spread throughout the series. Can’t wait for the next one.
Just what I love to hear! I have three more books in the works. Thank you xx
I love this series. Looking forward to more!
I love this series. Looking forward to more!
So glad to hear it! I hope to have three more Phaedra mysteries coming up in the near future. x
Hoping there is a book four coming our way
Fingers crossed! I have three more mysteries for Phaedra to solve. I’ll keep you posted. 🙂
Can’t wait !
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