(A Greek to Me Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Berkley (November 3, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0425271667
ASIN: B00SI027QY

Synopsis
The second Greek to Me Mystery from the author of Feta Attraction…
As manager of the Bonaparte House, a
historic landmark and Greek restaurant in upstate New York, Georgie
Nikolopatos knows her local legends—and her traditional Greek recipes
are to die for.
Between her soon-to-be ex-husband Spiro
coming out of the closet and her budding romance with Captain Jack
Conway, Georgie’s life is beginning to feel like a soap opera. And
that’s before a surprise visit from her estranged mother Shirley, better
known as soap star Melanie Ashley. But the dramatic family reunion
takes a chilling turn when another long-lost relative turns up dead.
Just outside Spiro’s new restaurant,
Georgie and Melanie find the body of Doreen Webber—a cousin Georgie
never knew she had. With Spiro’s partner Inky on the list of suspects,
Georgie begins to wonder what else her mother may be hiding. Is the
dead-broke diva capable of murder? She’d better find out before someone
adds a new twist to the family plot.
Includes delicious Greek recipes!
Since I just received this a day before the review was due, I will post a review at a later time. Meanwhile enjoy the guest post.
About This Author
Susannah Hardy thinks
she has the best job in the world: making up stories and inventing
recipes to go along with them. A native of northern New York, where she
attended St. Lawrence University, Susannah now lives in Connecticut with
her husband, teenaged son, and Elvira the Wonder Cat.
Author Linkswww.susannahhardy.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Susannah-Hardy/111056935644467
@susannahhardy1
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Thanks for having me today,
Melina!
I’m so excited for the release
of the second book in the Greek to Me Mysteries, OLIVE AND LET DIE.
One thing people often ask me is
whether I’m Greek. The answer is no. But I did work in a Greek restaurant, and
I did spend several weeks traveling around Greece years ago. I haven’t been
back, but I hope to go again someday in the not too distant future.
The Greeks have provided us with
stunning artwork and architecture, profound philosophy, timeless stories, plays
and poems, and even the foundation for our own government. The country itself
is beautiful, from the stark mountains in the north to the lush islands in the
south. The people are kind, generous, and beautiful—I have two words for anyone
who doubts me on that last adjective: John Stamos.
And then, there’s the food.
Oh, that Greek food is just,
well, to die for! In the figurative sense, only, of course. In fact, the Greek
(Mediterranean) diet is quite heart healthy, full of olives and olive oil, lean
meats and fish, beans, and plenty of vegetables. But of course there’s room for
richer foods like feta, pastitsio, moussaka, and even some buttery baklava. Is
your mouth watering? Mine is!
So how is a non-Greek writing
mysteries set in a Greek restaurant? It was clear that I could not write my
heroine as a Greek woman. Georgie wouldn’t have rung true nor behaved
authentically, because I, the author, simply didn’t have that experience and I
knew I couldn’t do her justice. So I chose to have her marry into a Greek
family instead. Sometimes she’s a bit of an outsider, an observer, both pretty
good attributes for an amateur sleuth! And even though she doesn’t always
understand her family, she loves them. Even Spiro, her soon-to-be-ex-husband.
And it’s love, and food, that
keeps the Nikolopatos family together, even if the relationships change. Which
is why I include recipes, both Greek and non-Greek, in my books and on my
website.
I hope love, and food, hold your
family and friends together, now in this season of Thanksgiving, and throughout
the year.
Is there a special recipe that
says family to you?
OLIVE AND LET DIE sounds like a great mystery, and I am looking forward to reading it. As for a special recipe, it would be the homemade rolls. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Mmmm, I love any kind of homemade bread. Good luck, Jen!
DeleteMy mon made great baked beans. Would love to read this book. quackers502000@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI just made baked beans this week, with lots of brown sugar, molasses, ketchup and onions. Yum! Good luck, quackers50!
DeleteWe eat everything here, and really love Greek foods. grammyd01@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll try some of the recipes in Olive and Let Die, and let me know how they turn out. Good luck, Gram!
DeleteLove the chance to read this book. Especially for the recipes. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLady (dot)Janel (@) hotmail (dot) com
Good luck, Janel! I have so much fun playing with the recipes when I write them up for the books. It's not really like work.
DeleteWhat an interesting book, great title and giveaway. A recipe which we love for family get togethers is Eggplant Parmesan. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI have lots of fun coming up with titles, too! This one has a double meaning of olive, the food, and olive branch, a peace offering. Eggplant parm--delicious! Good luck, Traveler!
DeleteWhat a fun filled book. I am sure it will keep a reader wanting to read more and more. robeader53@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI do have a good time coming up with new suspects and ways to test poor Georgie. Good luck, Robin!
DeleteWe do a lot of Greek foods in our house. Well, all sorts of Greek and Middle Eastern foods actually. My pantry is stocked with Tahini Sauce and many large cans of chick peas to make Chumus with. I am of Sephardic Descent so this is a no brainer.
ReplyDeleteI want this book, I have to have it. SO THERE!
NoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com
Mmmm, would love your Chumus recipe! And I hope you get the book, LOL! Good luck, NoraAdrienne!
DeleteThis book appeals to me for the foods, and great story as well. Foods that i enjoy are Italian and Pasta Primavera is a delight. Love my home made Hummus too. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHmmm, more hummus! Would love your recipe too. Oh, pasta primavera is one of my favorite Italian dishes. Good luck, petite!
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ReplyDeleteGreat post! Hard to believe you're not Greek! A favorite family dish is our grandmother's trifle! Always the real deal and she always served in a glass bowl I still have! Thanks!
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Love the Book Covers. Love Greek Foods.
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This sounds like a really fun series. I love foodie cozies.
ReplyDeleteThis book is definitely on my list!
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Is it fair to say this sound "delicious"?
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Is it fair to say this sound "delicious"?
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The title is brilliant, as was the one with your first book. I can't wait to get my nose into this cozy mystery! eeyore722 (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteThe title is brilliant, as was the one with your first book. I can't wait to get my nose into this cozy mystery! eeyore722 (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteThe title is brilliant, as was the one with your first book. I can't wait to get my nose into this cozy mystery! eeyore722 (at) gmail (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to start reading this series! It sounds really good! Thank you!
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