French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mysteries, No. 6)
by Cleo Coyle
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Author: Cleo CoyleEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN: 0425220494
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Berkley
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Book Review: The Sixth Book in the Coffeehouse Mystery Series
Summary: 5 Stars
"Observing the now-serene dining room, I could see why Solange had become so popular. Aside from the abysmal coffee and typical astronomical prices of a New York house of haute cuisine, the restaurant truly was adorable. The interior was based on Paris's famous Les Deux Magots café, where Simone de Beauvior liked to write. There were maroon banquettes topped by polished rails of brass, crystal and copper chandeliers, columns the color of crème fraiche, and even a bit of whimsy in the form of carved wooden gargoyles affixed high on the sunny yellow walls." - From French Pressed
Since May 2007, I've become addicted to the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle. (Incidentally, "Cleo Coyle" is really the husband and wife writing team of Alice Alfonsi and Marc Cerasini. They are also "Alice Kimberly", who writes the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries.)
I've just finished the sixth book in the series, French Pressed, and I have to say that it rivals the first book On What Grounds in terms of plot, description, and character likability.
If you're new to the Coffeehouse Mysteries, French Pressed (like the other books in the series) will bring you up to speed with who's who in Greenwich Village--which means the books do NOT have to be read in order. (In my opinion, they're best read that way, though.)
To bring those new to the series up to speed: coffee manager Clare Cosi manages The Village Blend, a coffehouse owned by her former mother-in-law and friend Madame Blanche Dreyfus Allegro Duboius. The Blend, as it's affectionately called, is housed in the lower two stories of a four story Federal. The upper two stories house a exquisitely decorated apartment which Clare must legally share with her ex-husband and business partner, Matteo Allegro.
In French Pressed, Clare and Matteo's daughter, Joy, lands in hot water when she discovers a murder at Solange, a hip restaurant headed by popular executive chef Tommy Keitel where she is interning. Of course, Clare can't keep her nose out of this mystery, especially when Joy faces murder charges!
As with the other books in the Coffeehouse Mystery series, French Pressed offers up scrumptious atmosphere (and recipes!), likable characters, a believable plot (well, believable for a cozy mystery!) and fascinating interplay between relationships.
For example, Clare's relationship with NYPD detective Mike Quinn begins to steam, Matteo re-thinks his relationship with the icy Breanne Summour, the reliable and gothy Esther Best hooks up with a Russian rapster, and Madame has moved on from Dr. McTavish--and on to a "younger" 60-something man.
Mix these colorful characters with a satisfying romp through "Little Odessa", a hip nightclub, an undercover sting and more and you have one satisfying mystery! But my favorite part of French Pressed (and the highlight of all the books, in my opinion) are the intriguing details foodies and coffee lovers will adore, as well as the delectable recipes!
After just coming off editing my OWN book (The Back in Time Tarot Book), I was in sore need of some serious escapist fiction. Happily, French Pressed delivered some relaxed diversion for my frayed nerves (although the action in this caffeinated mystery was hardly tame!).
If you're looking for a great cozy mystery series (and love coffee and food), give the Coffeehouse Mystery series a try. The sixth book, French Pressed, is certainly one of the best!
Here are the books in the Coffeehouse Series:
On What Grounds (Book One)
Through the Grinder (Book Two)
Latte Trouble (Book Three)
Murder Most Frothy (Book Four)
Decaffeinated Corpse (Book Five)
French Pressed (This book--Book Six)
Espresso Shot (Book Seven due to be released in Fall 2008)
Summary of French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mysteries, No. 6)
Murder takes the plunge in the sixth book in the Coffeehouse mystery series.
Clare Cosi's daughter, Joy, is interning-and falling- for a top New York chef when his kitchen turns cutthroat, and Joy becomes a murder suspect. Clare knows she must catch the real killer-even if it lands her in the hottest water of her life.
Clare Cosi's daughter, Joy, is interning-and falling- for a top New York chef when his kitchen turns cutthroat, and Joy becomes a murder suspect. Clare knows she must catch the real killer-even if it lands her in the hottest water of her life.
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