You know by now that autumn is my favorite time of the year...it brings crisp cool air, the crunchy fragrant leaves to walk through and a new Scrapbooking Mystery by Laura Childs! Each fall I am so ready to find out what mischief Carmela and the girls are into.
This fall they're into Parchment and Old Lace!
Parchment and Old Lace is number thirteen in a line of fun, crafty mysteries by Laura Childs. Like the previous mysteries this lively tale will keep you turning the pages to find out just what Carmela is up to next. This time around her tale starts out in a romantic restaurant with her beau Detective Babcock. They quickly end up in one of the ancient cemeteries that are dotted across New Orleans where they find an acquaintance strangled to death with a piece of vintage lace!
From the creepy night in the cemetery, the tale takes you down a winding path through the shops, streets and homes of the French Quarter and Garden District. Just when you think you know who committed the heinous crime another twist comes along to make you re-think your original suspect until you have quite a lengthy list. You'll need to pare down your list with the help of Carmela's Nancy Drew like sleuthing skills.
You won't want to miss out on this fun little mystery that will not only entertain your mind but it's also sprinkled with crafty bits of information and scrumptious recipes of a few of New Orleans favorite delicacies.
You can win your own copy right here by simply leaving a comment answering one or more of these questions...
Have you read a Laura Childs Scrapbook Mystery before?
Who is your favorite character?
What is your favorite craft Carmela has created?
You have until 10-29-15 to enter for your chance to win!
Good Luck Everyone!!
I think this is the only book I haven't read and I would love to win a copy of it. I would have to say Ava. She always seem to add a bit of comedy. Off the top of my head none of the crafts come to mind. I hate to admit it but I seem to pay more attention to the food. I think I gain ten pounds reading her books. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh my! I haven't read any Laura Childs but I am putting this series on my list of "must have's". Thanks for the chance to win #13!
ReplyDeleteHi Roni, I have never read any of these but you make it sound like I'm missing out. Always ready for a good book. Hugz
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the pleasure of reading any of these books but am always looking for my next must read. Happy Fall & Blessings
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so interesting thanks for the chance to win it and have a good read :)
ReplyDeletehugs Nikki
I have read quite a few of these Laura Child's scrapbook mysteries but haven't even seen this one! My favorite character is Ava....because of her sass of course! I love how she never gives up and is always thinking of new ways to get the two of them out of (and into) trouble!! I think my favorite project of Carmela's was a shadowbox she did in one of the stories (don't remember which one). Thanks for the chance to win some fun reading material for those cold Fall evenings!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Laura Childs before but it sounds like fun. My girlfriend just gave me a Mollie Cox Bryan book called a Crafty Christmas and so far so good. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.
ReplyDeleteNo, I have never read a Laura Childs book. Sounds like a fun book to read. thanks as always for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love LAura Childs mystery series, all of them! It seems I'm always waiting for the next book of a series to hit the market. In the scrapbooking series, I think Ava is probably my favorite, I would love to have a friend just like her, she's full of fun and ready for anything
ReplyDeleteThis will be my first Laura Childs book and I can not wait to read one. When I got your news letter I went to her site and started looking through all of her books. I am starting with the scrapbbok mysteries and working my way through to the others. I love cold weather and a good book. Thanks for turning me onto this Author
ReplyDeleteI love the Laura Childs mystery series! I began with the Tea Shop mysteries, then I discovered the Scrapbook series. Love the Ava character. I don't have a favorite project from her series, they are all so creative. I would love to win this book!!
ReplyDeleteI have never read one of Laura Childs' books, but this sounds like a good one to begin with! :)
ReplyDeleteI still need to read all these books~ you recommend them so highly! You know you are getting old when all the books you have been checking out at the library are on health concern topics or your husbands' area of surgery : (
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win this edition of Laura Childs Scrapbook Mystery!
I have never read any of Laura Childs even thought I am a big murder mystery and spy.espionage that I can get free from the library or from Amazone for my e-reader.I read at least 1 to 2.5 books per week. I think I will have to see if I can get this series from one of the libraries. thank you for the chance of winning one of her stories, You have done a great job of providing me with lots if interesting art ideas. thanks gabriele
ReplyDeleteI read my first Laura Childs on a recommendation from you. Her Halloween based books are my favorite since Fall is my season. Death Swatch was the best.
ReplyDeleteI've read quite a few of her books, started with the Tea shop ones and then discovered the Scrapbooking series. I think they're lots of fun. But always have to get on the waiting list at the library for them! Thanks for the chance at having my own copy!
ReplyDeleteHave not read one yet, but it sounds great!
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