It's obvious Sylvia is dead, but who could have killed her. Only Thank You guests and staff were in the tearoom. Enter Detective Antonio Aragon, a police officer with a chip on his shoulder and plenty of suspicion about the murder. Would his investigation disrupt her Grand Opening?
With concerns that the murder will put a damper on attendance at the Grand Opening and on other days, Ellen decides to do an interview with a local TV station. Naturally the publicity doesn't hurt her business, but it still doesn't answer the question of who killed Sylvia and why? Was her death related to her position as president of the Santa Fe Preservation Trust? Is someone selling historic property without the
Ellen also wonders what the issue is with Detective Aragon, or "Detective Arrogant", as she has taken to calling him. Why is so hostile to Ellen? Adding to her worries, Ellen notices strange lights on in the tearoom and dancing crystal chandeliers. Is there any truth to the rumor that the house is haunted by Captain Dusenberry's ghost or is someone trying to prank her? She knows no ghost killed Sylvia, but she is no closer to solving the case or the mystery of Tony Aragon's dislike for her.
When Ellen finds B&B owner Katie under the dining room table where the murder took place, she is concerned and worried that Katie might be guilty. Katie claims to be looking for her earring, but is she looking for something that might incriminate her in the murder?
Too many suspects and not enough evidence leaves Ellen frustrated and at odds with Aragon. When the finally put their heads together, they are able to discover a motive and solve the case.
I enjoyed this book as I am a huge fan of tearoom mysteries. I hope there are others planned for this series. There are in fact others. Click here to see them.
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