Description: With the town clock in desperate need of repair, local lawyer Joyce Swedburg and her ex-husband, Dr. Leland Keay, are trying to put their differences aside to organize a benefit at Marshfield Manor to raise money to restore the beautiful timepiece. While Grace Wheaton, the mansion's curator and manager, appreciates the opportunity to support such a good cause, the tension between the unhappy exes is giving her the urge to put both of the organizers in time out.
But after Leland collapses on stage during the festivities, poisoned, Grace suspects there was more going on behind the scenes. Now, she's in a race to catch a ticked off murderer, and, if she's going to prevent anyone else from getting hurt, every second will count ...Brief description: Julie Hyzy is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of the White House Chef Mystery series, including State of the Onion, Hail to the Chef, and Home of the Braised. She has garnered Anthony, Barry, Derringer, and Lovey Awards for her novels and short stories.
Review Quotes: Engaging . . . Cozy fans will be well satisfied.--Publishers Weekly "Publishers Weekly"