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Stir all ingredients together, then spoon dough into a lightly greased 8
̎×4
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Even though her own marriage is sputtering, Carmela Bertrand, the feisty owner of Memory Mine, adores a wedding. Of course she'll design invitations, fashion cunning favors, and craft an elegant scrapbook. But when the groom turns up dead, Carmela's inside track has her unearthing clues all over New Orleans—in alligator- infested bayous, a dusty antiquarian bookshop, and a crumbling former convent.

“Readers are racing to checkout counters with Laura Childs' books.”

—Sun-Sailor
(Plymouth, MN)

“Who knew hobbies could be so dangerous!”

Keepsake Crimes
is trademark Laura Childs . . . filled with unforgettable characters, edge-of-the-seat suspense, detailed locales, and a strong, sassy heroine.

“
Keepsake Crimes
is the start to a series that should quickly become as popular as the current scrapbooking craze.”

—
The Mystery Reader

“An in-depth murder with great characters . . . scrapbooking tips . . . and New Orleans recipes. It's great! Bravo!”

“A great new series.”

—Blether Book Review

“Cutting edge.”

—
MysteryLovers.com

“A fun read, filled with all the sights, sounds and flavors of New Orleans and the excitement of Mardi Gras.”

—I Love a Mystery
Newsletter.com

“Bring on the second (in the series) and hurry!

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