Cette série de cosy mystery plonge les lecteurs dans l'univers de la pâtisserie de gâteaux de mariage, où une pâtissière improbable se retrouve mêlée à la résolution de meurtres déconcertants. Chaque affaire est aussi complexe qu'une confection de mariage, dévoilant des secrets sombres cachés derrière des sourires festifs. C'est un mélange délicieux de charme culinaire, de suspense léger et d'énigmes captivantes, parfait pour les amateurs d'enquêtes amateurs.
In a twist of fate, Piper Donovan finds herself entangled in a series of unexpected and perilous events while pursuing her passion for decorating wedding cakes. As she navigates the challenges of her craft, she uncovers secrets and mysteries that threaten not only her career but also her safety. With a mix of culinary artistry and suspense, this story blends the sweet world of baking with thrilling intrigue, revealing that love and danger can often go hand in hand.
Niché sur les collines de Hollywood, un spa ultrachic accueille en toute discrétion des célébrités en quête de bien-être et de jeunesse éternelle. Jillian Abernathy, la fille du propriétaire de l'Elysium, fait appel aux talents de créatrice de pièces montées de Piper Donovan afin qu'elle réalise son gâteau de mariage - une pièce unique. Seule condition : passer quelques jours sur place - ce que Piper accepte volontiers. Qui refuserait un séjour gratuit dans cet écrin de rêve? Mais le spa n'est pas le paradis sur terre que se figurait la jeune femme. Peu après son arrivée, un premier crime glaçant est commis. Quelqu'un souhaite-t-il empêcher l'union de Jillian? Nombreux sont les suspects. Et, en s'approchant trop près de la vérité, Piper risque à son tour de devenir la cible du tueur ... (payot.ch)
Set against the backdrop of a winter wedding in sunny Sarasota, Florida, the story follows Piper Donovan, a struggling actress and wedding-cake decorator. Excited to celebrate her cousin's wedding, she takes on the dual roles of maid of honor and cake creator, blending family festivities with her passion for baking. As the wedding approaches, Piper navigates the challenges of her roles, promising a mix of personal growth and culinary creativity.
New York Times bestselling author Mary Jane Clark whips up a savory and suspenseful confection, filled with murder, mystery, history, and voodoo, in which Piper Donovan must unmask a devious killer striking in New Orleans's legendary French Quarter That old black magic Aspiring actress and wedding-cake decorator Piper Donovan has barely arrived in New Orleans to perfect her pastry skills at the renowned French Quarter bakery Boulangerie Bertrand when a ghastly murder rocks the magical city. Intrigued by the case, Piper can't help but look for the "Hoodoo Killer" among the faces around her. Could it be the handsome guide eager to give her special private tours? Or the inscrutable jazz musician who plays on historic Royal Street? What about the ratings-starved radio talk-show host? Or even the amiable owner of the local Gris-Gris Bar? Though Piper has a full plate decorating cakes for upcoming wedding celebrations, she's also landed an exciting but unnerving role in a movie being shot in the Big Easy. When the murderer strikes again, leaving macabre clues, she thinks she can unmask the killer. But Piper will have to conjure up some old black magic of her own if she hopes to live long enough to reveal the truth.
