Red Delicious Death follows fortunes of ex-Big City residents as they escape to country life
Red Delicious Death by Sheila Connolly is one of a series of mysteries set in the western Massachusetts countryside where Meg has returned to her family roots. Meg inherits an apple grove and winds up taking a crash course in growing modern and heirloom varieties. She also finds time to help out a young couple who escape Boston and buy a local mansion to convert into a locavore restaurant.
Along the way the newcomers must deal with the local board of selectmen, and the murder of their sous chef. There seem to be no leads in the latter, and only vague good wishes from most of the board on the former.
Turns out the guilty party is someone you'd least suspect, but I have to let you read it to find out more.
A serviceable mystery with a little romance thrown in for good measure also three recipes are tucked in the back: Apple Slaw, Goat Cheese Mini Cheesecakes, and Rachel's Strawberry Muffins.
Red Delicious Death by Sheila Connolly is one of a series of mysteries set in the western Massachusetts countryside where Meg has returned to her family roots. Meg inherits an apple grove and winds up taking a crash course in growing modern and heirloom varieties. She also finds time to help out a young couple who escape Boston and buy a local mansion to convert into a locavore restaurant.
Along the way the newcomers must deal with the local board of selectmen, and the murder of their sous chef. There seem to be no leads in the latter, and only vague good wishes from most of the board on the former.
Turns out the guilty party is someone you'd least suspect, but I have to let you read it to find out more.
A serviceable mystery with a little romance thrown in for good measure also three recipes are tucked in the back: Apple Slaw, Goat Cheese Mini Cheesecakes, and Rachel's Strawberry Muffins.
In this third book of the series, Meg Corey is looking forward to harvesting her apples although she will be the first to admit that she is dependent upon others to teach her the business. Her relationship with Seth is going nicely, her orchard manager is working out well, and all is good. When her friend from Boston calls with a request that she see if she can help out a young couple who want to start a restaurant out where they can use locally grown foods, Meg is happy to help. However, in the midst of all the planning, one of the couple's friends (who is part of the venture) is found dead in a pig wallow. As one can guess, he did not die of natural causes.
Meg's friend from Boston, Lauren, is a character that plays a big role in this book. The budding romance between Lauren and Detective Marcus disconcerting to Meg, so it will be interesting to see how that is played out in the next book.
This book did not disappoint and did not lose momentum as sometimes happens in a series. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Meg's friend from Boston, Lauren, is a character that plays a big role in this book. The budding romance between Lauren and Detective Marcus disconcerting to Meg, so it will be interesting to see how that is played out in the next book.
This book did not disappoint and did not lose momentum as sometimes happens in a series. I'm looking forward to the next one.
