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Shop manager and master roaster Clare Cosi is beyond thrilled, especially when her superb bulletproof coffee lands her a craft services contract for the production.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Madame, the eccentric octogenarian owner of the landmark shop, reveals an old kinship with the star of the show, comedian Jerry Sullivan. Now a Hollywood legend, Jerry frequented the Blend during his early years performing in Greenwich Village comedy clubs. But the past may hold more than nostalgia for Jerry. Suspicious accidents begin plaguing his shoot. Then a real bullet is fired from a stage gun, and Clare becomes convinced something sinister is afoot.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e While Jerry’s production moves to exciting new locations, Clare keeps the coffee flowing—and her investigation going—even as a murderer lurks in the wings. But can she root out the rotten player in this Big Apple production before the lights go out on her?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Includes a stellar menu of surefire recipes!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685700936053,"sku":"9780593197615","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":43204029153458,"sku":"9780593197592","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593197615.jpg?v=1792598856"},{"product_id":"9780593197585","title":"Honey Roasted","description":"\u003cb\u003eClare Cosi is as busy as a bee planning her honeymoon when murder buzzes into the Village Blend in this all-new mystery in the beloved \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Coffeehouse series by Cleo Coyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile struggling to find a romantic (and affordable) destination for her upcoming honeymoon, coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi whips up a delicious nectar made from honey-processed coffee. Clare plans to serve the brand-new Honey-Cinnamon Latte at her spring wedding to her longtime honey, NYPD detective Mike Quinn. The culinary world is also abuzz about the amazing honey that Clare was lucky enough to source for her shop's new latte. Produced by Madame's old friend \"Queen\" Bea Hastings, the rare, prize-winning nectar from Bea's rooftop hives commands a premium price, and top chefs compete for a chance to use it in their signature seasonal dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne night, a swarm of escaped bees blanket the Village Blend's chimney, and Clare discovers Bea's unconscious body after she seemingly fell from her high-rise rooftop-hive setup. The police want to rule it a tragic accident or possible attempted suicide, but Clare does not believe either theory. Like Madame, she knows this Queen would never abandon her hive. To solve the mystery, Clare investigates a world of cutthroat chefs, culinary start-ups, and competitive urban beekeepers. 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Unless Clare can untangle this mystery, uncover the truth, and stop a desperate killer, she fears more of these weary writers may be marked for eternal rest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a knockout menu of recipes!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685999157621,"sku":"9780593642306","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":55205813748085,"sku":"9780593642283","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593642306.jpg?v=1792599308"},{"product_id":"9780425251867","title":"The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait","description":"\u003cb\u003eBookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure and her gumshoe ghost team up to solve the stunning mystery at the heart of a madwoman’s self-portrait in this all new installment from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Cleo Coyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e While gathering a collection of vintage book cover paintings for a special event in her quaint Rhode Island bookshop, Penelope discovers a spooky portrait of a beautiful woman, one who supposedly went mad, according to town gossip. 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