The Whisking Hour
A Bakeshop Mystery
$22.48
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
12 January 2027
Summary
Fall is in full flush in the charming hamlet of Ashland, Oregon, and baker Juliet Capshaw is excited to celebrate the season with a night at the theatre. Lance Rousseau, Ashland’s renowned theater director and one of Jules’ closest friends, has put his own spin on a production of the Broadway classic Perfect Crime, drawing the audience into a cozy New York apartment as a nefarious set of suspects pulls off the perfect murder. As the final show approaches, Jules and the team at Torte …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250410023 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250410029 |
| Author: | Ellie Alexander |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | Minotaur Books,US |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 12 January 2027 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 129mm x 198mm |
| Series: | A Bakeshop Mystery |

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Critics Review
“A play about a murder adds a real murder to the plot… [a] foodie’s delight, replete with appetizing descriptions and appended recipes.” –Kirkus Reviews on The Whisking Hour
Praise for the Bakeshop Mysteries:
“A foodie’s delight that includes an enticing look at Southern Oregon’s beauties and appended recipes.”
–Kirkus Reviews on Killing Me Soufflé
“This delectable series transports readers to Ashland, Oregon… I highly recommend this series to readers who enjoy clever plots, likable characters, and good food.” –Mystery Scene on A Batter of Life and Death
“Alexander’s charming series offers descriptions of enticingly fattening foods, a tour of southern Oregon, and, incidentally, a mystery that provides enough riddles to keep you guessing without ever upstaging the main event.” –Kirkus Reviews on Till Death Do Us Tart
“A Batter of Life and Death is a delightful cozy mystery that will keep you turning pages to see what Jules is going to get into next…. Grab a few napkins, because you’ll be drooling all over the pages as you read some of the delicious-sounding recipes these chefs are cooking up.” –Fresh Fiction
“This debut culinary mystery is a light soufflé of a book (with recipes) that makes a perfect mix for fans of Jenna McKinley, Leslie Budewitz, or Jessica Beck.” –Library Journal on Meet Your Baker
Ellie Alexander
Ellie Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name of research. Ellie also loves hearing from her readers and interacting with them on social media.
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