The Birthday Mystery

'Fancy cook' saves the day 

The Traveling Cook Mystery Series also know as the Jenny Starling Series, follows the adventures of "fancy cook" Jenny Sterling as caters events for those who can afford and appreciate her style of cooking. She is the daughter of a renowned chief but chooses to do things her own way. The story begins with Jenny having arrived at a new assignment after things didn't go so well at her last (details shared later in the story).

When reading this book, must keep in mind the time period as far as how Jenny is described. She is not a small woman. She is tall with a commanding presence who makes an impression on the Justin, the male twin. Unfortunately, the day that Jenny arrives, the family is dealing with a death on the property.

There is a LOT going on and Jenny is on hand to assist the police as they work to unravel things to find the killer. After all, Jenny has her reputation to protect.

I think what I like most about Jenny is that she isn't a busybody. Often she tries to avoid being in situations to overhear or be told information. She also doesn't try to have everyone like her. She is there to do a job, cater the 21st birthday party, and move on. She does her best to not step on the toes of the house staff who openly dislike her being there.

I did suspect who was behind the murder early on but I didn't work on the why and the how. The book kept me engaged all the way through to the end.

I am looking forward to reading the next one in the series.

Happy Reading!