Staged to Death
Dec 2013 · A Caprice De Luca Mystery Book 1 · Kensington Publishing Corp.
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A home stager finds a few skeletons in her client’s closet in this cozy series debut—“an elegantly crafted murder mystery featuring an irresistible sleuth" (Leslie Meier).
Former interior designer Caprice De Luca has parlayed her skills into a thriving new career as a home stager, helping the people of Kismet, Pennsylvania, make their homes shine in a lackluster real estate market. When her old high school friend Roz Winslow asks Caprice to spruce up her mess of a mansion, she’s happy to share her skills. But when Roz's husband Ted is found skewered in the sword room, it seems that Caprice has been setting the stage for murder.
When suspicion falls on Roz, it looks like she’ll be making a new home in the State Penitentiary. Determined to clear her name, Caprice starts applying her eye for detail to gathering clues and catching the real killer.
"A cozy blend of murder and romance. A fun read--with recipes!" --Laura Levine
Former interior designer Caprice De Luca has parlayed her skills into a thriving new career as a home stager, helping the people of Kismet, Pennsylvania, make their homes shine in a lackluster real estate market. When her old high school friend Roz Winslow asks Caprice to spruce up her mess of a mansion, she’s happy to share her skills. But when Roz's husband Ted is found skewered in the sword room, it seems that Caprice has been setting the stage for murder.
When suspicion falls on Roz, it looks like she’ll be making a new home in the State Penitentiary. Determined to clear her name, Caprice starts applying her eye for detail to gathering clues and catching the real killer.
"A cozy blend of murder and romance. A fun read--with recipes!" --Laura Levine
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4.1
32 reviews
judi freed
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May 25, 2014
A jelly bean of a story. The kind you read on the plane. Quick and light time passer in a breezy style. The usual quirky inquisitive heroine and small town cast with several possible romantic tangles.
Gina Tambone
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April 12, 2014
My work life is very intense, so I love to settle down with an easy read. The main character is relatable and the description of her home is definitely cozy. Her affinity for strays and her Italian family seal the deal for me!
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Patricia B
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September 3, 2015
Easy, breezy read covering hard subjects in an upbeat optimistic manner. Mini vacation from a hard days work. Look forward to the rest of the series.
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About the author
Karen Rose Smith is the author of seven Caprice De Luca home-staging mysteries. Married to her college sweetheart, Karen has convinced her husband that felines can make purr-fect housemates. They share their home in the Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania with their three rescued cats. For more about Karen, please visit her website www.karenrosesmithmysteries.com.
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