A Deadly Eclair, Daryl Wood Gerber
A Deadly Eclair, Daryl Wood Gerber
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A Deadly Éclair
A French Bistro Mystery

Author: Daryl Wood Gerber

Narrator: Suzanne Elise Freeman

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/07/2017


Synopsis

It’s always been Mimi Rousseau’s dream to open her own bistro, but it seems beyond her grasp since she’s been chased back home to Nouvelle Vie in Napa Valley by her late husband’s tremendous debt. Until her best friend Jorianne James introduces her to entrepreneur Bryan Baker who invests in promising prospects. Now, working the bistro and inn until she’s able to pay it off and call it her own, Mimi is throwing the inn’s first wedding ever.The wedding will be the talk of the town, as famous talk show host Angelica Barrington, daughter of Bryan’s half-brother, Edison, has chosen the inn as her perfect venue. Anxious, Mimi is sure things are going to turn south, especially when Edison gets drunk and rowdy at the out-of-towners’ dinner, but by the evening, things begin to look up again. That is until 6:00 a.m. rolls around, and Bryan is found dead at the bistro with an éclair stuffed in his mouth. And the fingers point at Mimi, whose entire loan is forgiven in Bryan’s will.Now it’s up to Mimi to clear her name and get to the bottom of things before the killer turns up the heat again in A Deadly Éclair, the scrumptious series debut by Agatha Award–winning author Daryl Wood Gerber.

About Daryl Wood Gerber

Daryl Wood Gerber is an Agatha Award–winning and nationally bestselling author of multiple mystery series, including the Cookbook Nook Mysteries and the Cheese Shop Mysteries (written as Avery Aames). She loves to read, cook, and golf. She has a frisky Goldendoodle named Sparky who keeps her in line!

About Suzanne Elise Freeman

Suzanne Elise Freeman spent her childhood watching her father act on stage, and causing mischief in the booth while he was on-air for the local radio station. She inherited her love of storytelling from him (even playing his daughter in On Golden Pond), and her passion for reading from her mother. Suzanne now works as a narrator and professional actor in projects ranging from television and movies to Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde. Born and raised in Minnesota, Suzanne now makes her home in Los Angeles.


Reviews

Goodreads review by James

A Deadly Eclair is the debut book in the 'A French Bistro Mystery' series written by Daryl Wood Gerber. I read the second book in this series earlier in the year after winning it in a giveaway contest. I enjoyed the characters and setting which led me to starting the series from the beginning. There......more

Goodreads review by Carrie

Mimi Rousseau had always had a dream of opening her own bistro but she certainly had to take the hard route to finally see her dream through. Mimi hadn't been able to attend culinary school so she got her training the hard way working herself up to being a chef. Mimi also saved every penny should co......more

Newest Adventure Details: Where: Napa Valley Who: Mimi Who isn’t excited about a trip to Napa Valley?? The beautiful scenery, wine, and French food…SOLD! Mimi is a young widow that has made her dreams come true with the opening of her bistro and inn. She is hosting her first wedding ceremony when I......more

Goodreads review by Julie

I am a fan of Daryl Wood Gerber's Cookbook Nook mysteries and also her Cheese Shop series (written as Avery Aames), so I jumped at the chance to read this first book in a new series! I'm glad I did! This book is a fun read with interesting characters, a great plot and interesting theme. The basics --......more


Quotes

“Daryl Wood Gerber cooks up an intriguing tale of bistro business gone terribly wrong. The Napa Valley setting is perfect for the cast of quirky California characters, and Gerber draws us into the bistro scene with descriptions of mouth-watering meals that will make you want to buy a ticket west. A delectable entree in the French Bistro Mysteries.” Edith Maxwell, Agatha Award–nominated author

A Deadly Éclair is like having dinner with old friends. It has the laughter, the stories, the fun, and the good food all in one cozy.” BB Haywood, author of the Candy Holliday Murder mysteries

“A delicious and charming new series by Daryl Wood Gerber, A Deadly Éclair is a sensory trip to the California Coast complete with a whodunit that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. Mimi Rousseau is smart, down-to-earth and relatable, and her sleuthing skills are topped only by the French cuisine she whips up with Chef C in her bistro. I can’t wait to sit down with a glass of wine and read the next book in this series.” Nancy Coco, author of the Candy-Coated mysteries