The Purloined Letter Opener

Lydia runs her own B&B and restaurant in the tourist town of Lake Hope in Central Washington. Though she works all the time she enjoys the challenge. Family and good friends keep her spirits up but no special someone that rocks her world. Just guests and customers that come through regularly including her least favorite the retired principal of the local high school that everyone hates.When the principal turns up dead stabbed by one of the letter openers that Lydia sells right there at the gift shop of her B&B of course the police turn their attention to her. Not just the local cops either but the (alright admittedly dreamy) detective they bring in from the city.What can Lydia do to clear not only her name but her friends? Lots of twists and turns abound as well as fabulous advice from her dear gay uncles: Ed Alan and their cat Poe.The Purloined Letter Opener introduces the marvelously charming community of Lake Hope located in the heart of Washington States wine country. Meet its quirky occupants solve a mystery or two and yeah maybe find that someone special as well.