Description: Misfortune Cookie by Vivien Chien Lana Lee returns for another delectable cosy set in a Chinese restaurant in Cleveland, OH! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Despite Lanas protests, Betty Lee signs her daughter up to attend a restaurant convention being held in sunny Irvine, California. To make matters worse, her sister, Anna May, invites herself along to escape the dating woes of her new relationship. Lana is apprehensive about the whole trip, including the "quality time" with her older sister, but she resolves to make the best of it, hoping the getaway from daily restaurant life will do her some good.Luckily, Irvine is the home to their mothers very Americanized sister, Grace Richardson, and sisters happily agree to stay in her posh rental on the exclusive Balboa Island when the offer is extended. As the trip begins, it seems to be just what they both needed and despite the fact that Lana is stuck attending the restaurant convention every day, it proves to be worthwhile and entertaining. Especially when she witnesses a dramatic cat fight between a fortune cookie vendor and a journalist whos covering the convention.Lana and Anna May cant imagine things getting any better until they learn their aunt has yet another surprise in store for them—a swanky cocktail party hosted for the freelancers of Southern California at the newly renovated, historical Hotel Laguna. But on the night of the party, things go south when a close journalist friend of Graces mysteriously plunges from the roof top of the hotel. Even more suspicious is the fact that Aunt Graces friend is the same journalist Lana saw getting into a screaming match with the fortune cookie vendor at the convention.The police rule the death a gruesome accident, but Aunt Grace refuses to accept that explanation and begs Lana for her help uncovering the truth. Lana, Anna May, and Aunt Grace attempt to keep up appearances as they search for answers, but unwanted attention from suspicious colleagues and convention attendees start to surface, causing Lana to wonder if theyll find the killer in time…or if theyll be the next ones pushed over the edge. Author Biography VIVIEN CHIEN (she/her) was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up in a mixed-race home, making for some very interesting cultural experiences. She found her love of books and the written word at an early age while writing short stories about her classmates in elementary school. When shes not writing, Vivien enjoys frequenting local Asian restaurants, frolicking in bookstores, and searching for her next donut. She is the author of the Noodle Shop Mystery series, including Death by Dumpling. Details ISBN1250782635 Author Vivien Chien Short Title Misfortune Cookie Pages 320 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1250782635 ISBN-13 9781250782632 Subtitle A Noodle Shop Mystery Series Number 9 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2023-07-27 Publisher St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-06-27 NZ Release Date 2023-06-27 Series A Noodle Shop Mystery Imprint St. Martins Paperbacks Publication Date 2023-07-17 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General US Release Date 2023-07-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142648162;
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