Review
THE DIVA POACHES A BAD EGG by Krista Davis
The Eighteenth Domestic Diva Mystery
When Mitzi Lawson clandestinely approaches Sophie Winston and tells her that someone is following her and that her life is in danger, Sophie thinks the interior decorator is overreacting. But when she finds a tracker in Mitzi's purse and then finds Mitzi's business partner dead, Sophie isn't so sure. Denise and Mitzi were working on the old family home that Denise and her husband inherited and now the family is asking Sophie to look into Denise's death. With a tight knit family and a decorator in hiding Sophie will have to pull back the curtains to discover what's going on and why.
Sophie once again makes entertaining look easy. In THE DIVA POACHES A BAD EGG it's all about brunch in Old Town Alexandria, well, brunches and murder, of course. Natasha is up to her old tricks, but fortunately Sophie has her number and is able to make the best of things, creating a welcoming home and fantastic food for a televised brunch. I know I'd much rather have a slice of applesauce spice sheet cake with caramel frosting than anything with squid ink! One of my favorite aspects to this series is that every chapter answers domestic questions giving tips from either Sophie or Natasha. Food is described in delectable detail and there are recipes included at the end of the book, including that one for the applesauce spice sheet cake.
Solving a murder while creating a welcoming home is easy as pie for Sophie Winston in this eighteenth Domestic Diva Mystery. Though there was no clear motive at first, and a diabolical method of murder Sophie followed clues and navigated the deep family waters with ease. I enjoyed learning about the past and slowly seeing how that tied into the current situation. Annie is a hoot, as is Agnes, and I love how the family cares for these women and how they care for others. I appreciated learning more about Faye and loved how she actually played a role in the mystery.
Good friends, loyal family, and a fantastic brunch make THE DIVA POACHES A BAD EGG a delicious addition to this long running series.
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The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis
About The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg
The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg (A Domestic Diva Mystery)
Cozy Mystery 18th in Series
Setting - Virginia
Publisher: Kensington Cozies (May 27, 2025)
Hardcover: 320 pages
Northern Virginia’s own Martha Stewart returns in a brand-new mystery as an interior designer clashes with a killer . . .
Stylish brunches are all the rage this autumn in Old Town Alexandria, and everyone’s posting their parties on social media. But while Domestic Diva Sophie Winston juggles her event-filled calendar, she’s approached by local designer Mitzi Lawson—who is afraid someone is following her. The very next day Mitzi loses her best friend and business partner, Denise. The two were renovating a generations-old house where Denise died unexpectedly, and Mitzi fears that it wasn’t a medical condition to blame, but murder.
It could just be the shock talking, but Sophie agrees to help Mitzi involve the police. Then she receives a panicked phone call from Mitzi, and when she rushes to the old house, Mitzi is nowhere to be found. Now Sophie’s appetite for investigation is piqued even more than her appetite for eggs Benedict and mimosas.
Could Denise’s death be connected to her viper’s nest of in-laws or the house she was working on which her husband just inherited? What of the self-proclaimed etiquette expert with some improper secrets, or the scheming mistress? Or does the old house harbor secrets of its own? There’s a generous buffet of suspects to keep the Diva scrambling for an answer . . .
Includes delicious recipes and fabulous DIY decorating tips!
About Krista Davis
New York Times Bestselling author Krista Davis writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws & Claws Mysteries, and The Pen & Ink Mysteries. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with a black Labrador mix, an English cream golden retriever, and two very inquisitive cats, all rescues. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back for more.
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Sounds like a story I will enjoy.
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