A Pavlova to Die For: A Small Town New Zealand Cozy Mystery

About A Pavlova to Die For: A Small Town New Zealand Cozy Mystery

A family feud. A poisoned pavlova. A midwinter celebration that turns deadly. Matariki is meant to be a time of reflection, family, and fresh starts in the small New Zealand town of Willowby. At Tamsin Blake’s Velvet Scone Café, orders are piling up as locals prepare for the Croft family’s famous midwinter feast. At the centre of the celebration is the legendary Family Pavlova. But this year the dessert table comes with extra tension. Vanessa Croft, the glamorous new wife of orchard owner Alan Croft, is determined to outshine Patricia, Alan’s first wife, in a fierce baking rivalry. Vanessa even boasts about a mysterious “secret ingredient” that will make her pavlova unforgettable. With old grudges, inheritance battles, and financial troubles simmering beneath the surface, nearly everyone at the feast has a reason to want someone dead. As Detective Sergeant Cal Morgan investigates, Tamsin and her sharp witted friend Iris start asking their own questions. In Willowby, family recipes are treasured. Some secrets are worth killing for.

Perfect for fans of cozy culinary mysteries filled with small town charm, clever twists, and delicious desserts