{"product_id":"proof-in-the-pudding-sienna-croft-9798284019382","title":"Proof in the Pudding: A Scentimental Sleuth Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn picturesque Lavender Valley, the sweet scent of rivalry hangs heavy in the autumn air. But this year, the Annual Harvest Festival Bake-Off is cooking up more than just friendly competition...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElodie Bloom, proprietor of Sublime Scents, has a unique gift: she can read stories in every aroma, from the comforting plume of woodsmoke to the yeasty promise of baking bread. When the formidable Bake-Off queen, Mildred Hort, is found dead on the eve of the contest, the village whispers of tragic accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Elodie's extraordinary nose detects discordant notes amidst the familiar fragrances-the bitter tang of foul play beneath the starched-linen scent of order. As she delves deeper, Elodie uncovers a world of hidden secrets: Mildred's surprising sentimental side, a mysterious and valuable collection of exotic Osmanthus-scented treasures, and a cast of rivals simmering with ambition and old grudges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom perpetually frustrated Barty Higgins to the chic and ambitious Genevieve Dubois, and even a shadowy, wealthy collector with an intoxicating perfume of their own, everyone in Lavender Valley seems to have a secret. Can Elodie follow the fragrant trail of clues, deciphering scents of greed, betrayal, and deadly ambition, before the killer disappears like a wisp of smoke?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you love charming cozy mysteries with a unique sensory twist, a delightful cast of characters, and a puzzle that will keep you guessing, you'll adore \"Proof in the Pudding.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sienna Croft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798284019382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Sienna Croft","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47203199418623,"sku":"9798284019382","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a0055871-6a6a-43ef-bced-ba19778474be.jpg?v=1756834642","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/proof-in-the-pudding-sienna-croft-9798284019382","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}