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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Hayley and Gloria are delighted when their Scottish pals, Bettina & Violet, bring their UK Bakes! show to film in Key West. The bakers/contestants range from inept to competent to genuine star power. Of course there is a mysterious fire and a murder that is baffling and leaves the elderly ladies in grave danger as Hayley and hunky cop husband Nathan try to find the killer as the show must go on. I enjoyed this book, it did lag in the middle a bit with some running around and an odd character that made sense in the end. Once again, I was bamboozled by the killer-I was so sure I had it figured out but nope, I was wrong. Author Lucy Burdette keeps it real with her world building in Key West-the good and bad are here just like in real life; although living on a houseboat would make the sordid parts easier to handle! I did like the way she incorporated aging, respect for the elderly and choosing your friends as family. Violet and Bettina are great characters and I would read a series just about them...hint hint. 3 stars for book 13 (and the included recipes) as this fun series continues to chug along. I was given a copy and this is my own opinion. #AClueintheCrumbs #NetGalley
A Clue in the Crumbs by Lucy Burdette is a marvelously witty mystery filled with fabulous food and senior hijinks.
Will Hayley keep her wards safe and out of trouble while she figures out who killed Vincent?
Haley & the Ladies
Hayley Snow is our point of view and main sleuth. Gloria, Hayley's neighbor, assisted her, along with Violet and Bettina from Scotland. I don't know if help is correct since Hayley wasn't responsible for the wrap-up. Hayley had her hands full with writing her columns, attending the taping of the television contest, keeping up with those ladies, and assisting her husband when he needed it.
I loved the energy and friendship between the Scottish ladies, Gloria and Hayley. There is genuine affection there. Hopefully, when I am their age, I will be just as agile. I think it was my favorite part.
The Mystery
A few things are happening in Key West leading up to St. Patrick's Day. First, there is a fire at a local Bed and Breakfast. Bettina and Violet's shipment with other custom-made bakeware and heirloom utensils seems lost. Then a man is murdered next to the Bed and Breakfast that was on fire. All of these things have a connection to the Scottish Sisters' baking competition that is happening in Key West.
Ms. Burdette had me guessing for most of the book. I knew the culprit; well, I guessed early on. However, I couldn't find a reasonable motive or the right opportunity.
Five Stars
My rating for A Clue in the Crumbs by Lucy Burdette is five stars. I highly recommend this installment and the rest of the series. It is a great mystery, especially if you are also a foodie.
Some recipes included: Roasted Shrimp in Butter Sauce, Violet and Bettina's Cinnamon Scones, Irish Soda Bread, Chocolate Loaf Cake with Vanilla Drizzle, and Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage for Saint Patrick's Day.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of A Clue in the Crumbs by Lucy Burdette.
Until the next time,
~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
Will Hayley keep her wards safe and out of trouble while she figures out who killed Vincent?
Haley & the Ladies
Hayley Snow is our point of view and main sleuth. Gloria, Hayley's neighbor, assisted her, along with Violet and Bettina from Scotland. I don't know if help is correct since Hayley wasn't responsible for the wrap-up. Hayley had her hands full with writing her columns, attending the taping of the television contest, keeping up with those ladies, and assisting her husband when he needed it.
I loved the energy and friendship between the Scottish ladies, Gloria and Hayley. There is genuine affection there. Hopefully, when I am their age, I will be just as agile. I think it was my favorite part.
The Mystery
A few things are happening in Key West leading up to St. Patrick's Day. First, there is a fire at a local Bed and Breakfast. Bettina and Violet's shipment with other custom-made bakeware and heirloom utensils seems lost. Then a man is murdered next to the Bed and Breakfast that was on fire. All of these things have a connection to the Scottish Sisters' baking competition that is happening in Key West.
Ms. Burdette had me guessing for most of the book. I knew the culprit; well, I guessed early on. However, I couldn't find a reasonable motive or the right opportunity.
Five Stars
My rating for A Clue in the Crumbs by Lucy Burdette is five stars. I highly recommend this installment and the rest of the series. It is a great mystery, especially if you are also a foodie.
Some recipes included: Roasted Shrimp in Butter Sauce, Violet and Bettina's Cinnamon Scones, Irish Soda Bread, Chocolate Loaf Cake with Vanilla Drizzle, and Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage for Saint Patrick's Day.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of A Clue in the Crumbs by Lucy Burdette.
Until the next time,
~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Thank you to netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for allowing me to read a copy of this book in advance of its publication in return for a review.
A Clue in the Crumbs is the 13th book in Lucy Burdette’s A Key West Food Critic Mystery Series, and is certainly was a lucky number 13 to me.
This book was absolutely charming. It doesn’t suffer some of the problems I’ve had with jumping into other cozy series midstream. Although all the characters come to you fully formed with extensive backstories, you don’t really feel like you’re missing any pieces of them at all. Their relationships all felt really full and real without having to explain how they fitted together. Well done.
This book follows our protagonist Hayley and her next door neighbour and best friend Miss Gloria as they welcome two friends from Scotland, Violet and Bettina, The Scone Sisters, to key west to film the first leg of their cook show based in the states. It becomes clear that it is not going to be a smooth visit when they find out that the hotel that The Scone Sisters were suppose to stay at has had a fire, and shortly afterwards the owner was murdered. This sends the team of four women, and one tired husband/detective, on a journey to figure out what’s happening and try to save the show.
This book didn’t have a lot of twists and turns, and although the mystery element was there it wasn’t always front and centre for me. What did hold all of my attention was the characters and their relationships with each other. They all felt so lived in and like they were a real community. I loved it.
This has been the first book that I’ve read that’s been set in the Florida keys and it was a really delightful setting! I wish the book was a little longer so I had more time to luxuriate in its setting. Luckily for me there are 12 other books in the series I can read to soak in all that sun and Jimmy Buffett
This would be a great book for any cozy fan who’s looking for an escape to the south, or anyone who wants to enjoy a quaint little story about some wonderful characters.
A Clue in the Crumbs is the 13th book in Lucy Burdette’s A Key West Food Critic Mystery Series, and is certainly was a lucky number 13 to me.
This book was absolutely charming. It doesn’t suffer some of the problems I’ve had with jumping into other cozy series midstream. Although all the characters come to you fully formed with extensive backstories, you don’t really feel like you’re missing any pieces of them at all. Their relationships all felt really full and real without having to explain how they fitted together. Well done.
This book follows our protagonist Hayley and her next door neighbour and best friend Miss Gloria as they welcome two friends from Scotland, Violet and Bettina, The Scone Sisters, to key west to film the first leg of their cook show based in the states. It becomes clear that it is not going to be a smooth visit when they find out that the hotel that The Scone Sisters were suppose to stay at has had a fire, and shortly afterwards the owner was murdered. This sends the team of four women, and one tired husband/detective, on a journey to figure out what’s happening and try to save the show.
This book didn’t have a lot of twists and turns, and although the mystery element was there it wasn’t always front and centre for me. What did hold all of my attention was the characters and their relationships with each other. They all felt so lived in and like they were a real community. I loved it.
This has been the first book that I’ve read that’s been set in the Florida keys and it was a really delightful setting! I wish the book was a little longer so I had more time to luxuriate in its setting. Luckily for me there are 12 other books in the series I can read to soak in all that sun and Jimmy Buffett
This would be a great book for any cozy fan who’s looking for an escape to the south, or anyone who wants to enjoy a quaint little story about some wonderful characters.
dark
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Another most enjoyable read. Just love reading murder mysteries. The recipies are an added bonus. A definite must read.