BODY ON THE BAYOU

By Ellen Byron

One of the most beautiful Bed & Breakfasts is located in Pelican, Louisiana, and is owned by the Crozat family. And even though there have been some things in the past that might have led to the death of their beloved plantation/estate, the Crozat clan has managed, by the skin of their teeth, to survive any scandal.

Now, there is a new happening in Pelican; the upcoming wedding of Maggie Crozat’s archrival, Police Chief Rufus Durand to her co-worker, Vanessa Fleer. Maggie will be Vanessa’s Maid of Honor, much to Maggie’s dismay as she quickly discovers why everyone else in the wedding party refused to take the job. Seems that Vanessa is what is more commonly known as a Bridezilla, and when she hands Maggie her long, long list of duties, it’s horrific.

The most important duty, however, will be to entertain Vanessa’s cousin, Ginger Fleer-Starke, a mysterious woman with a dangerous and secretive past. Just a few days before the wedding, Ginger’s body is found on the bayou behind Crozat Plantation and the police department, as well as the Crozat family, find that they have a murder to solve…and fast.

A crowd of suspects are at the B&B, including; an ex-Marine with PTSD, an annoying newspaper reporter, and Vanessa’s mother, who is scarier than every other suspect put together. But as things move forward, it is the bride that turns into the prime suspect which adds another job to Maggie’s long list of duties: keep the bride-to-be out of jail.

This is the second Cajun Country Mystery from this author, and not only is the story a whole lot of fun to read, with a historical plantation setting, but there are also mouthwatering recipes for every reader to sink their teeth into.