{"product_id":"death-at-the-dinner-party","title":"Death at the Dinner Party","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnie Murray is excited to host a murder mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003ethemed dinner party, but soon the evening takes a deadly turn...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen her friend Penny confesses she's struggling to finance the restoration of the historic Wentworth farmhouse, Annie is instantly inspired. The beautiful property has stood empty since the 1970s, but rumors still swirl about the eccentric Wentworth family and their hidden fortune. It's the perfect setting for a spooky, immersive dinner party, and the evening is a roaring success - until neighboring landowner Curtis Wright drops dead at the dining table...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnnie knows she didn't add arsenic to the entrée, so who messed with her catering, and why? Everyone in the party had some reason to hate renowned bully Curtis - not least Penny, who was under pressure to sell land to him. Annie realizes she'll need to clear her friend's name fast. Soon, she's in deep, uncovering long-buried family secrets, shady business deals and pitch-black hidden passageways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Annie closes in on the truth, the killer is determined to stop her at all costs. Will justice be served in time, or will Annie get a helping of death with dessert...?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked with twists, turns and charming small-town intrigue, \u003cem\u003eDeath at the Dinner Party\u003c\/em\u003e is a deliciously page-turning, cozy mystery that will keep you guessing. 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I can't wait to read more!\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely loved this!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and had no idea whodunit until it was revealed... \u003cstrong\u003eI love a good twist!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eUnputdownable cozy mystery!!\u003c\/strong\u003e This was such a fun read, I could not get enough. It felt like a classic Hercule Poirot or Benoit Blanc mystery. \u003cstrong\u003ePerfection!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eEllie Alexander has done it AGAIN!!\u003c\/strong\u003e As cozy mysteries go this is one of the coziest... \u003cstrong\u003eSo good I devoured it in one sitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a magnificent read! A perfect cozy mystery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eELLIE ALEXANDER HAS A NEW SERIES!!!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e I immediately wanted to hop on a flight to Redwood Grove to take part in the festival and meet Annie, her friends, co-workers, and townspeople. \u003cstrong\u003eThe characters and the setting seemed so real.\u003c\/strong\u003e I'm looking forward to book two...\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A page-turner. \u003cstrong\u003eEllie Alexander has once again proven herself as the queen of cozy mysteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI have loved every series Ellie has written so far and this one did not disappoint!\u003c\/strong\u003e I truly was hooked and \u003cstrong\u003eI stayed up way too late \u003c\/strong\u003ebecause I just needed to finish the book.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA definite must-read for all book lovers, and fans of cozy murder mysteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellie Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46336754155756,"sku":"9781805082385","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781805082385.jpg?v=1743689915","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/death-at-the-dinner-party","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}