In turn-of-the century New York City, midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy see birth and death--and even murder...

In turn-of-the century New York City, midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy see birth and death--and even murder...

Lucy Moretti has finally settled into the rhythm of owning and operating her family legacy, an Italian restaurant in Boston's historic North End neighborhood. Lucy feels like she's on top of the world - that is, until a knock at the door brings her crashing back to reality, and the police officer on the other side informs her that one of her employees, Donovan Fagan, has been found stabbed to death on the front steps of the neighborhood church. Even worse, the murder weapon was a knife from Lucy's own restaurant! Lucy can't help but be drawn into the case, with the help of her best friend, Ally. Join Lucy and Ally as they investigate Donovan's tragic death - and keep the restaurant running smoothly! Includes recipes and cooking techniques!

Restaurant owner Lucy Moretti feels like she's on top of the world - she's finally in charge of Alba, the restaurant her family has been operating for two generations. Things are great - that is, until a police officer knocks on the door. He informs Lucy that one of her long time employees, Donovan Fagan, has been found stabbed to death on the front steps of the neighborhood church. Even worse, the murder weapon was a knife from Lucy's own restaurant! Always inquisitive, Lucy can't help but be drawn into the case, with the help of her best friend and executive chef, Ally. Join Lucy and Ally as they investigate Donovan's tragic murder - and keep the restaurant running smoothly!Includes recipe and cooking techniques!

In turn-of-the century New York City, midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy see birth and death--and even murder...

Dr. Wignall, Headmaster of the venerable public school of St. Mark's, is fiercely proud of the institution. But this pride has been considerably shaken by the murder of a teacher's daughter in the nearby woods. As Mr. Prenderby, the charismatic master of North House, uncovers a sordid undercurrent of gambling, blackmail and immorality amongst the schoolboys, another murder is committed - this time, one of the pupils. When one of the teachers bolts, the police think they are trailing the killer - but are they?