The Golden Spoon offers an addictive mystery that combines baking competition drama with a clever whodunit. This debut novel from Jessa Maxwell keeps readers guessing with its atmospheric setting and charming characters. Perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and classic murder mysteries.
Six contestants. The nation's favourite baking show. And a prize worth killing for...
For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true.
But for the show's famous host, Betsy Martin, it's more than a competition. It's her legacy. As she welcomes contestants to her ancestral home, Grafton Manor, she's excited to discover who will have what it takes win the ultimate prize: The Golden Spoon.
Quickly, though, things start to go wrong. The contestants are jittery - they've heard strange noises in the manor at night. Betsy is irate - a new co-host has arrived, and he's out for her spotlight. Then, the sabotage begins. At first, it's small. Sugar switched for salt. A hob turned too high. But when a body is discovered, everyone is a suspect. Because someone at Bake Week wants to settle old scores...
