Death by Orchid

By Joelle Steele

Arden Brahms has a peaceful life as the owner of a wholesale orchid nursery in Pacific Grove, California. But one day, that peace and quiet is broken when a body is found in one of her greenhouses. And, as if that isn't enough, the valuable art collection she inherited from her grandmother is stolen from her home. There are so many possible suspects for the crimes, all her distant relatives, including the murder victim..

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joelle Steele
• Release date: Nov 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9781940388427

Joelle Steele

Joelle Steele writes mystery and ghost novels and non-fiction books about face & ear ID, handwriting forgery, art, astrology, cat care, genealogy, and horticulture. And, she is a legal writer of contract templates for small business. She has extensive published credits and has worked as a writer, editor, and publisher since 1973.

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