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The last days of summer / by Pembroke, Sophie,author.;
Summers at Rosewood were always about cocktails on the terrace and cream teas in the rose garden. Until two years ago, when Saskia broke her family apart. Receiving an invite to the most exclusive garden party in the country, Saskia knows she won't be welcomed with open arms. But this is one event she can't avoid, no matter how much she would like to hide from her past. It is finally time to face the music! Arriving back at Rosewood everything looks the same, but under the surface family secrets threaten to disturb the picture-perfect family celebration.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Family secrets; Cocktail parties;
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The weekenders / by Andrews, Mary Kay,1954-author.;
"Some people stay all summer long on the idyllic island of Belle Isle, North Carolina. Some people come only for the weekends-and it's something they look forward to all week long. When Riley Griggs is waiting for her husband to arrive at the ferry one Friday afternoon, she is instead served with papers informing her that her island home is being foreclosed. To make matters worse, her husband is nowhere to be found. She turns to her island friends for help and support, but each of them has their own secrets and the clock is ticking as the mystery deepens. Cocktail parties and crab boil aside, Riley must find a way to investigate the secrets of Belle Isle, the husband she might not really know, and the summer that could change everything"--
Subjects: Abandoned wives; Islands; Secrecy;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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The weekenders [sound recording] / by Andrews, Mary Kay,1954-author.; McInerney, Kathleen(Actress),narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Kathleen McInerney."Some people stay all summer long on the idyllic island of Belle Isle, North Carolina. Some people come only for the weekends-and it's something they look forward to all week long. When Riley Griggs is waiting for her husband to arrive at the ferry one Friday afternoon, she is instead served with papers informing her that her island home is being foreclosed. To make matters worse, her husband is nowhere to be found. She turns to her island friends for help and support, but each of them has their own secrets and the clock is ticking as the mystery deepens. Cocktail parties and crab boil aside, Riley must find a way to investigate the secrets of Belle Isle, the husband she might not really know, and the summer that could change everything"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Abandoned wives; Islands; Secrecy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The summer table : recipes and menus for casual outdoor entertaining / by Lemke, Lisa,1981-;
"Summertime--and the outdoor entertaining is easy! Warm the grill, whip up some sides and sweets, and prepare to share these simple, delicious dishes. Festive menus feature a Mexican Grill Party, Father's Day Barbecue, Beach Buffet, and Cocktail Party, along with picnics, pizza, lunches, and brunches. Filled with cooking tips and ideas for marinades, sauces, salsas, and more, The Summer Table celebrates the season's best"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Barbecuing.; Entertaining.; Seasonal cooking.; Cookbooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The pioneer woman cooks : a year of holidays : 140 step-by-step recipes for simple, scrumptious celebrations / by Drummond, Ree.;
New Year's Day -- New Year's Day Brunch -- New Year's Day Dinner -- Super Bowl Sunday -- Food and Football -- Valentine's Day -- Valentine's Breakfast -- Treats for Your Sweetie -- Romantic Dinner for Two -- Easter -- Eastertime Treats -- Easter Brunch -- Easter Leftovers -- Fiesta! -- Mother's Day -- Breakfast in Bed for Mom -- Father's Day -- Dinner for Dear Ol' Dad -- Fourth of July -- Summertime Cookout -- Halloween -- Terrifying Treats -- Thanksgiving -- Thanksgiving Feast -- Turkey Day Leftovers -- Christmas -- Christmas Delights and Deliveries -- Christmas Eve Dinner -- Christmas Morning Brunch -- New Year's Eve -- Ring-in-the-New-Year Cocktail Party."Holiday favorites for all year round, from the #1 New York times bestselling author and Food Network personality"--
Subjects: Cooking, American; Holiday cooking.;
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Martha Stewart's appetizers : 200 recipes for dips, spreads, snacks, small plates, and other delicious hors d'oeuvres, plus 30 cocktails / by Stewart, Martha.; Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.;
Foreword -- Golden rules for hosting a party -- Party planning -- Snacks -- Starters -- Small plates -- Stylish bites -- Sips -- Basic recipes and techniques.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Appetizers.;
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The last dance of the debutante / by Kelly, Julia,1986-author.;
"When it's announced that 1958 will be the last year debutantes are to be presented at court, thousands of eager mothers and hopeful daughters flood the palace with letters seeking the year's most coveted invitation: a chance for their daughters to curtsey to the young Queen Elizabeth and officially come out into society. In an effort to appease her traditional mother, aspiring university student Lily Nichols agrees to become a debutante and do the Season, a glittering and grueling string of countless balls and cocktail parties. In doing so, she befriends two very different women: the cool and aloof Leana Hartford whose apparent perfection hides a darker side and the ambitious Katherine Norman who dreams of a career once she helps her parents find their place among the elite. But the glorious effervescence of the Season evaporates once Lily learns a devastating secret that threatens to destroy her entire family. Faced with a dark past, she's forced to ask herself what really matters: her family legacy or her own happiness. With her signature "intricate, tender, and convincing" (Publishers Weekly) storytelling, Julia Kelly weaves an unforgettable tale of female friendship amid the twilight days of Britain's grand coming out balls"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Debutantes; Families; Female friendship; Secrecy; Young women;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Poisoned pages / by Barrett, Lorna,author.;
"In the latest entry in Lorna Barrett's New York Times bestselling series, Tricia Miles learns that nothing kills a good party like a murder. Tricia Miles, mystery bookstore owner and amateur sleuth, throws a housewarming cocktail party in her new apartment. She even cooks all the food herself, which is quite a feat for someone who previously could not boil water. But when one of her guests is fatally poisoned, Tricia is left to wonder if her cooking is to blame--or if there is something much more sinister at play. Either way, she is once again in hot water with her ex-lover Chief Baker. Meanwhile, the charming town of Stoneham is being disrupted by a vandalism crime wave. It is the hot topic in the race for chamber of commerce president, which sees Tricia pitted against two bitter rivals. With all that is going on, can Tricia find the killer before she is the next item on the menu?"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Miles, Tricia (Fictitious character); Murder; Women booksellers;
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Seeing red / by Dratch, Dana.;
Alex Vlodnachek's life would be bliss, her freelance career is catching fire, she is in a relationship with B&B owner Ian Sterling. She's even attending a glittering cocktail party at his sprawling Victorian inn. But, to this ex-reporter, something seems "off." And it's not the canapés. When Ian's father vanishes, the enigmatic innkeeper asks for her discretion. And her assistance. Meanwhile, Alex is having the opposite problem at her tiny bungalow: People keep piling in uninvited. Including a mysterious intruder found sleeping in her kitchen... her grandmother, Baba, who shows up "to help"--with Alex's own mother hot on her heels. When the intrepid redhead discovers a body in the B&B's basement and a "reproduction" Renoir in the library, she begins to suspect that Ian is more than just a simple hotel owner. With editor pal Trip, brother Nick, and rescue-pup Lucy riding shotgun, Alex scrambles to stay one step ahead of disaster--and some very nasty characters.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Bed and breakfast accomodations; Missing persons; Murder; Women journalists;
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A trace of poison / by Cambridge, Colleen,author.;
In England's stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer ... The neighboring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fête organized to benefit a local orphanage. Members of The Detection Club-a group of celebrated authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Agatha herself-will congregate for charitable events, including a writing contest for aspiring authors. The winner gets an international publishing contract, and entrants have gathered for a cocktail party - managed by the inimitable Phyllida - when murder strikes too close even for her comfort. It seems the victim imbibed a poisoned cocktail intended for Alastair Whittlesby, president of the local writers' club. The insufferable Whittlesby is thought to be a shoo-in for the prize, and ambition is certainly a worthy motive. But narrowing down these suspects could leave even Phyllida's favorite fictional detective, M. Poirot, twirling his mustache in frustration. It's a mystery too intriguing for Phyllida to resist, but one fraught with duplicity and danger, for every guest is an expert in murder - and how to get away with it.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Recipes.; Novels.; Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976; Mallowan, M. E. L. (Max Edgar Lucien); Household employees; Murder; Poisoning;
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