Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico (English) Paperback Book

Description: Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico Mias newly pregnant friend Nicole plans to hold a shower at Belle View--but Nicole also has to attend one that her competitive (and mysteriously rich) stepmother, Tina, is throwing at the fanciest place in Queens. Its a good chance for Mia to snoop on a competitor, especially since doing a search for "how to run a catering hall" can get you only so far.Mia tags along at the lavish party, but the ambience suffers at Nicoles Belle View shower when a fight breaks out--and then, oddly, a long-missing and valuable stolen painting is unwrapped by the mom-to-be. Tina is clearly shocked to see it. But not as shocked as Mia is when, soon afterward, she spots the lifeless body of a party guest floating in the marina . . .Italian recipes included!In the second installment of Maria DiRicos new Catering Hall Mystery series, Mia Carina is back in the borough of Queens, in charge of the family catering hall Belle View Banquet Manor, and keeping her nonna company. But some events--like murder at a shower--are not the kind you can schedule...Mias newly pregnant friend Nicole plans to hold a shower at Belle View--but Nicole also has to attend one that her competitive (and mysteriously rich) stepmother, Tina, is throwing at the fanciest place in Queens. Its a good chance for Mia to snoop on a competitor, especially since doing a search for "how to run a catering hall" can get you only so far.Mia tags along at the lavish party, but the ambience suffers at Nicoles Belle View shower when a fight breaks out--and then, oddly, a long-missing and valuable stolen painting is unwrapped by the mom-to-be. Tina is clearly shocked to see it. But not as shocked as Mia is when, soon afterward, she spots the lifeless body of a party guest floating in the marina . . .Italian recipes included! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Maria DiRico is the pseudonym for Ellen Byron, author of the award winning, USA Today bestselling Cajun Country Mysteries. Born in Queens, New York, she is first-generation Italian-American on her mothers side and the granddaughter of a low-level Jewish mobster on her fathers side. She grew up visiting the Astoria Manor and Grand Bay Marina catering halls, which were run by her Italian mothers family in Queens and have become the inspiration for her Catering Hall Mystery Series. DiRico has been a writer-producer for hit television series like Wings and Just Shoot Me, and her first play, Graceland, appears in the Best Short Plays collection. Shes a freelance journalist, with over 200 articles published in national magazines, and previously worked as a cater-waiter for Martha Stewart, a credit she never tires of sharing. A native New Yorker who attended Tulane University, Ellen lives in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs. She can be found online at EllenByron.com and ChicksOnTheCase.com. Promotional "Headline" In the second installment of Maria DiRicos new Catering Hall Mystery series, Mia Carina is back in the borough of Queens, in charge of the family catering hall Belle View Banquet Manor, and keeping her nonna company. But some events-like murder at a shower-are not the kind you can schedule... Details ISBN1496725352 Series A Catering Hall Mystery Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1496725352 ISBN-13 9781496725356 Series Number 2 Pages 304 Publisher Kensington Publishing Publication Date 2021-02-23 UK Release Date 2021-02-23 Imprint Kensington Publishing Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-02-23 NZ Release Date 2021-02-23 US Release Date 2021-02-23 Edited by Daniela Zyman Birth 1954 Affiliation University of Cambridge Position Senior Research Associate Qualifications Ph.D. Author Maria DiRico Format Paperback DEWEY 813.6 Audience General 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:131315644;

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