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A Killer Cuisine
The Smythe & Wesson Culinary Institute was founded in 1914 by women’s suffrage activist, Cordelia Smythe. Originally established as a business school for wayward mothers, Smythe & Wesson has grown to include a prestigious culinary school. However, the school has met with several financial setbacks recently, not the very least an outbreak of food poisoning at a recent catering event for 250 wedding guests-the bride and groom will never forget their wedding night!
As the Institute prepares for its first ever cooking competition, an additional tragedy has occurred. The school’s head chef, Chef D. Jour, has been found dead this morning – locked in the walk in freezer overnight. Who could do such a thing? Was this another terrible accident, or murder?
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Catastrophe in Cairo
Set in the winter of 1922, The Egyptian archaeological season is about to begin. Two rival archaeologist hunt for the find of the century. One knows where the Lost Pharaoh’s Tomb is, the other has digging rights, but no clue. One last dinner in civilization before the parties venture into the African desert – someone will become a permanent Egyptian artifact.
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Death at the Derby
As thousands flock to Louisville for the running of the Kentucky Derby, transforming the city into “Party Central,” all is not as it seems in this pastoral setting. Beneath the wealth and glamour, horse racing has a dark side – a much darker side.
Amid the traditions and pageantry, old secrets brew, jealousy and obsessions the norm: gaming, stud fees, insurance fraud and the whisper of race outcomes being fixed lie just below the surface of the fancy hats and linen suits. The unexpected death of a champion horse, a nasty spill for a top jockey and the disappearance of a barn manager – a series of tragic events or too many “accidents” to be mere coincidence? With millions of dollars on the line, owners, trainers, the wealthy, the famous and the infamous gather at Churchill Downs’ “Millionaires’ Row” to enjoy a Mint Julep or two and a bird’s eye view of the race.
Today’s Derby will make or break many and where greed, ambition and revenge often share a saddle, some may be driven to commit unspeakable acts. Odds are all in favor someone will finish last, dead last…
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Define Happily Ever After
The continuing story of the brothers, Prince Charming
“The King is dead; long live the King!”
Upon the death of Good King Charming, his eldest son, Prince Marcis Charming, is about to be crowned king of the Fairy Tale Kingdom of Charming.
However, all at the Coronation Ball do not wish him well. As the guests gather, old grudges fester and new alliances emerge. The stage is set for an enchanted evening none will forget.
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Downturn Abbey
Due to the tragic loss of the Lord’s nephew and heir (the lad was swept overboard last month during a yacht race and is presumed drowned), the 7th Earl of Gotsum has assembled the family to acknowledge the new heir, Mr. Archibald Smythe, a distant cousin from Scotland.
Though Smythe finds himself in a new position within the family hierarchy, he is not previously unknown to the family nor Downturn. Many childhood summers were spent at the Abbey in the company of his cousins – though he does not recall them as happy occasions.
Old wounds will surface and new jealousies emerge as the family and staff form new alliances and attempt to restore the delicate balance of power within the estate.
If the family is to survive into the twentieth century, the past must be protected as much as the future. Does young Mr. Smythe understand Noblesse Oblige or will fate take yet another twist at the meeting of the clan?
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Fistful of Hangtown Gold
Old Hangtown has grown from a rugged mining camp to a flourishing town – the third largest in California. Mining disputes, disreputable card games and those looking to make it rich quick, and quicker, add to a tense evening at the Cary House Saloon.
Someone might even be desperate enough to kill…
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Game of Crowns
King Henry VIII has fallen passionately in love with Anne Boleyn and on June 22, 1527, the king bluntly informed his wife, Queen Katherine, that they must separate. The king has sent off to Rome asking the pope for an annulment. Thus begins the cause celebre that becomes known as “the king’s great matter.” Polarizing opinions among the elite has led to a vicious struggle for power and three distinct factions emerge: Cardinal Wolsey (Catholic Church), the Boleyns and the queen. Someone will even be desperate enough to murder…
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Hibiscus and Homicide
Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Golden Tropics Company splashed onto the beauty and skin care scene in the 1960s with Hurricane Hairspray, “So strong, your hairdo can withstand a hurricane!” Since that first success, the company has grown to a multi-million dollar business.
You will be attending the annual new product launch luau. Company Chief Executive Officer, Bob “The Big Kahuna” Billyouns, has been very excited, and very secretive, about a revolutionary product that will be unveiled at the luau. The Big Kahuna believes that this newest development will propel the company into worldwide sales.
All the company’s movers and shakers will be in attendance and the event promises to be the “must attend” party of the year.
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Hooray for Homicide!
The 83rd annual IOU Awards promises to be the biggest celebfest of the year. Annually the ceremony is presented by the Academy of International Movies and Other United Stuff (IOU), and honors the best of the best. This year’s event will be held at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. All of the beautiful people will be in attendance this evening, dying for their chance to shine on the red carpet. However, tonight the carpet will not be the only thing that runs red…
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Murder by the Glass
At this year’s Napa International Wine Competition, the select wine society of the world has gathered to put their best bottle forward. Old jealousies are renewed and livelihoods put at risk. They have hardly all gathered before the sparks begin to fly. One of the members will be deliberately and terribly murdered, becoming a spirit of a different kind…
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Pageant of Peril
Everything is bigger in Texas – especially at a beauty pageant in 1985. The 50th annual Miss NASA (not affiliated with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) pageant will be held on the marrow. All contestants and pageant staff have gathered at the home of Big Tex and Lidia Butterfield for a pageant eve dinner. Contestants will have the opportunity to show off their gowns and their talents. Nonetheless, all is not sparkle and grace at this pageant eve dinner. An unfortunate twist of events will turn this evening’s celebration into a murder investigation.
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The Great Gasp
It is 1922 –just after World War I and a time of unprecedented economic prosperity in the United States. This era will see the evolution of jazz music, a women’s right to vote and the rise of the “flapper” culture, accompanied by Prohibition, bootleggers and a variety of criminal activities. It is a roaring good year. Rick Carron is newly arrived to New York, seeking a future as a Hoover Brush salesman. He rents a small bungalow in the “new money” section of Great Neck, Long Island, across the bay from the “old money” Manhasset Neck where is cousin, Rose, and her wealthy husband now reside. He soon meets his mysterious millionaire neighbor, Jackson Gallant. Gallant recognizes Rick as battalion mate from The Great War and invites him to a lavish, perpetual party at his leased mansion. The illegal booze is cold and the jazz is hot, but things are about to get hotter. Rick is not the only person from Gallant’s past who is present and all reunions are not happy ones…
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Treachery at Tea
This murder mystery is written with an all female cast. Male guests may be added as the male counter-point to most guests.
With the horror of the Great War behind them, the residents of The English country village of Chipping Sodbury are attempting to settle back into pre-war serenity. Mrs. Miriam MacGruder, wife of Humphrey, and Matriarch of the MacGruder family, will be acting as hostess of an afternoon tea, given in honor of Hattie Bailey-Wellington, the village vicar’s new bride. All the village “who’s who” will be in attendance. However, all in attendance do not harbor glad tidings and a hearty welcome for the new Mrs. Wellington. The serenity of English country life is about to be vexed!
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