Review: Another Gardening Delight
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2013
Since her last adventure, Peggy Lee is still happily married, living in a big house in a nice town, operating a gardening shop, and consulting as a forensic biologist with law enforcement authorities. As the current story opens, she is acting as chairman of an international flower show and preparing her shop's exhibit. During a visit to the convention center where the show is being held, she spots a mound of earth with wooden cross and flowers resembling a grave. She alerts authorities. They investigate, and discover the body of a South African exhibitor. Thus begins the adventure. In what follows, the authors present a large cast of characters who interact in a familiar dance as law enforcement seeks evidence, Peggy does her part as a consultant and problem solver, the killer does further mischief, and everyone else goes about their usual business. Saying too much about the details would be a spoiler, but it is fair to offer a few hints regarding important elements: a missing satchel, a skunk, thyme in the grave, women impersonating the victim's daughter, smuggling speculations, a powdery substance, two men arguing.Each chapter begins with an informative vignette about a particular flower. The book ends with a Garden Journal, recipe, and gardening tip.Highly recommended to Cozy fans.