Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Can't Wait Wednesday - January 15th


This meme is hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted here to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Find out more here.


This isn't my usual genre, but it's an author I've read before and enjoyed.  I would want to give this one a try.





Synopsis from Goodreads:

A single twist of fate puts a servant girl to work in Queen Victoria’s royal kitchen, setting off a suspenseful, historical mystery by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and The Victory Garden.

Isabella Waverly only means to comfort the woman felled on a London street. In her final dying moments, she thrusts a letter into Bella’s hand. It’s an offer of employment in the kitchens of Buckingham Palace, and everything the budding young chef desperately wants: an escape from the constrictions of her life as a lowly servant. In the stranger’s stead, Bella can spread her wings.

Arriving as Helen Barton from Yorkshire, she pursues her passion for creating culinary delights, served to the delighted Queen Victoria herself. Best of all, she’s been chosen to accompany the queen to Nice. What fortune! Until the threat of blackmail shadows Bella to the Riviera, and a member of the queen’s retinue falls ill and dies.

Having prepared the royal guest’s last meal, Bella is suspected of the poisonous crime. An investigation is sure to follow. Her charade will be over. And her new life will come crashing down—if it doesn’t send her to the gallows.


Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Release Date: February 11, 2020


Which books are you waiting for?

7 comments:

  1. I like the sounds of this one and the wait isn't long now either.

    My CWW

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  2. I know quite a few people who love this author so I hope you enjoy this one.

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  3. Oooh! This sounds like an interesting read! Great pick!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  4. I'm a Rhys Bowen fan too and I've really enjoyed some of her other historical fiction. This looks great!

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  5. Oh wow- beautiful cover, and a Rhys Bowen to boot!

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  6. i keep coming across this author. I'm thinking I really should try her books.

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