266 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312042776
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 01 August 1990
Description
The first novel from the Queen of the Culinary Mystery! While catering a wake, Goldy is horrified when her former father-in-law is nearly killed by a cup of poison-laced coffee. Investigating officer Tom Schulz, though smitten with Goldy and her f...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 54%
funny 27%
dark 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assaultModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Physical abuse, Murder
266 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312042776
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 01 August 1990
Description
The first novel from the Queen of the Culinary Mystery! While catering a wake, Goldy is horrified when her former father-in-law is nearly killed by a cup of poison-laced coffee. Investigating officer Tom Schulz, though smitten with Goldy and her f...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 54%
funny 27%
dark 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assaultModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Physical abuse, Murder