Dollycas's Thoughts
A theater company will be performing A Christmas Carol at the Flinthead Opera House in Balsam Dell this holiday season. Prescott Lennon appears to have been cast for the wrong part, instead of Marley, he should be playing Scooge although the man is even worse than Scrooge. He rebukes nearly every member of the cast and crew and basically everyone he meets. He must have pushed somebody too far because the man was found dead in his dressing room. Sadly the evidence points to Carly's friend Gina as the killer but Carly knows she is being set up. With a theater full of suspects Carly has plenty of people to grill. Then she learns that it may be someone from the victim's past that did him in. Carly is going to hold everyone's feet to the fire to prove Gina's innocence but she may die trying.
I really enjoy the characters Ms. Reilly has created for this series, they feel like old friends. Carly has a huge heart and loves serving up grilled cheese to the masses. Ari and Carly are getting their new home all decked out for the holiday but aren't getting too much wedding planning done. Hopefully, after the holidays, they will start to firm things up. Carly is surrounded by a great staff who are also friends. Her former assistant manager and new grill cook, Valerie recently married the chief of police, Fred Holloway. Her new assistant manager Nina is getting comfortable in her new job. Server Suzanne, the proud mom of nine-year-old Josh, rounds out the crew and isn't afraid to throw her two cents in on any topic. Carly's BFF Gina was in hot water after being cast as a caroler in the A Christmas Carol production but her stationary store has a huge order of invitations for a âfancy-schmancyâ New Year's Eve party to keep her busy and her boyfriend Zach to lean on. Carly's sister Norah even lent a hand in Carly's investigation. A big treat in this story was that former grill cook and friend Grant was home for the holidays and asked to work and he was definitely needed. All the characters feel true to life and grow in realistic ways.
The âmagnificentâ Flinthead Opera House had been a dilapidated farmhouse when Nate Carpenter's family undertook its huge renovation. It is an interesting location for a murder with its massive and confusing layout of rooms, hallways, the stage, and many exits. How did the killer do what they did and get away unseen? Did they blend in? or did they sneak out in the chaos? Carly did her best to follow each clue and get answers to her questions. Her observation skills are excellent but putting what she has seen into context took a bit. Eatery regular and publisher of the town's free paper, Don Frasco is always a good source for information. A piece of evidence by Norah moved the case along but it didn't reveal the murderer. That came later and both Carly and I were surprised. Nicely plotted Ms. Reilly.
As always the offerings at the Grilled Cheese Eatery make my mouth water. This time there was an unusual sandwich that was very fitting for the Christmas season. In Scrooge's Redemption Nina has found the perfect way to use a typically scorned Christmas classic and transformed it into something so yummy. Grant shows off what he is learning in culinary school too with some festive appetizers. Recipes for both are included at the end of the book.
You Feta Watch Out, which I think should be followed by You Cheddar Not Cry, was a wonderfully entertaining Christmas cozy that I just had to squeeze in before moving on to non-holiday reads. Everything about it is cozy, from the small town of Balsam Dell to the close-knit cast of characters and the mystery that will make you think. It is all entangled with enough Christmas spirit to get you into the holiday mood whether you read it in December or July. I am very excited for this series to continue.
A theater company will be performing A Christmas Carol at the Flinthead Opera House in Balsam Dell this holiday season. Prescott Lennon appears to have been cast for the wrong part, instead of Marley, he should be playing Scooge although the man is even worse than Scrooge. He rebukes nearly every member of the cast and crew and basically everyone he meets. He must have pushed somebody too far because the man was found dead in his dressing room. Sadly the evidence points to Carly's friend Gina as the killer but Carly knows she is being set up. With a theater full of suspects Carly has plenty of people to grill. Then she learns that it may be someone from the victim's past that did him in. Carly is going to hold everyone's feet to the fire to prove Gina's innocence but she may die trying.
I really enjoy the characters Ms. Reilly has created for this series, they feel like old friends. Carly has a huge heart and loves serving up grilled cheese to the masses. Ari and Carly are getting their new home all decked out for the holiday but aren't getting too much wedding planning done. Hopefully, after the holidays, they will start to firm things up. Carly is surrounded by a great staff who are also friends. Her former assistant manager and new grill cook, Valerie recently married the chief of police, Fred Holloway. Her new assistant manager Nina is getting comfortable in her new job. Server Suzanne, the proud mom of nine-year-old Josh, rounds out the crew and isn't afraid to throw her two cents in on any topic. Carly's BFF Gina was in hot water after being cast as a caroler in the A Christmas Carol production but her stationary store has a huge order of invitations for a âfancy-schmancyâ New Year's Eve party to keep her busy and her boyfriend Zach to lean on. Carly's sister Norah even lent a hand in Carly's investigation. A big treat in this story was that former grill cook and friend Grant was home for the holidays and asked to work and he was definitely needed. All the characters feel true to life and grow in realistic ways.
The âmagnificentâ Flinthead Opera House had been a dilapidated farmhouse when Nate Carpenter's family undertook its huge renovation. It is an interesting location for a murder with its massive and confusing layout of rooms, hallways, the stage, and many exits. How did the killer do what they did and get away unseen? Did they blend in? or did they sneak out in the chaos? Carly did her best to follow each clue and get answers to her questions. Her observation skills are excellent but putting what she has seen into context took a bit. Eatery regular and publisher of the town's free paper, Don Frasco is always a good source for information. A piece of evidence by Norah moved the case along but it didn't reveal the murderer. That came later and both Carly and I were surprised. Nicely plotted Ms. Reilly.
As always the offerings at the Grilled Cheese Eatery make my mouth water. This time there was an unusual sandwich that was very fitting for the Christmas season. In Scrooge's Redemption Nina has found the perfect way to use a typically scorned Christmas classic and transformed it into something so yummy. Grant shows off what he is learning in culinary school too with some festive appetizers. Recipes for both are included at the end of the book.
You Feta Watch Out, which I think should be followed by You Cheddar Not Cry, was a wonderfully entertaining Christmas cozy that I just had to squeeze in before moving on to non-holiday reads. Everything about it is cozy, from the small town of Balsam Dell to the close-knit cast of characters and the mystery that will make you think. It is all entangled with enough Christmas spirit to get you into the holiday mood whether you read it in December or July. I am very excited for this series to continue.
You Feta Watch Out is the fifth installment of the Grilled Cheese Mysteries set in Balsam Dell, Vermont and featuring Carly Hale, owner of Carly's Grilled Cheese Eatery. It's the holidays and Carly is enjoying a dress rehearsal of the Christmas Carol at the Flinthead Opera house with her sister Norah. Carly's tenant and best friend Gina Tomasso is playing one of the carolers
Prescott Lennon who is portraying Jacob Marley, walks offstage mid scene claiming that he can't work with the other cast members. But murmurs in the audience suggest the others can't work with him.
When Prescott turns up dead in his dressing room fingers point to Gina because the man had been bullying her - saying her voice was similar to hen scratch. Carly finds herself trying to track down a killer alongside her fiance Ari Mitchell and the gang at the Eatery.
A delightful afternoon read that will put you in a holiday mood (and also craving grilled cheese). A cast of returning characters, a cozy small town, just the right amount of romance and of course a furry canine round out a fantastic addition to the series. l really enjoy this series as I live in a small town in Southern Vermont and the author references my two neighboring towns. Now only if someone would actually open a grilled cheese shop!
Prescott Lennon who is portraying Jacob Marley, walks offstage mid scene claiming that he can't work with the other cast members. But murmurs in the audience suggest the others can't work with him.
When Prescott turns up dead in his dressing room fingers point to Gina because the man had been bullying her - saying her voice was similar to hen scratch. Carly finds herself trying to track down a killer alongside her fiance Ari Mitchell and the gang at the Eatery.
A delightful afternoon read that will put you in a holiday mood (and also craving grilled cheese). A cast of returning characters, a cozy small town, just the right amount of romance and of course a furry canine round out a fantastic addition to the series. l really enjoy this series as I live in a small town in Southern Vermont and the author references my two neighboring towns. Now only if someone would actually open a grilled cheese shop!
