At the glittering International Soap Opera Awards in Geneva, seasoned soap star Victoria St. James expects nothing more dramatic than attending the lifetime achievement award ceremony. However, when a waiter collapses into a chocolate fountain, Victoria's twenty-five years of playing Katherine Blackwood on Passion's Lasting Embrace prove useful for more than just acting. With her mentor, Thomas Bennett, receiving death threats and a maddeningly handsome CIA agent named Alexander Morgan doubting her theories, Victoria must leverage her soap opera expertise to catch a killer before the final curtain falls. Fortunately, she knows every trick in the TV murder playbook! Perfect for fans of Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Murder, She Wrote, and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a dash of espionage and showbiz glamour. This glamorous short mystery is ideal for: ✓ Your lunch break escape ✓ Bedtime reading ✓ Commute entertainment ✓ Waiting room distraction ✓ Complete in 45 minutes! Book 1 in The Victoria St. James Mysteries series. **Join sophisticated soap opera diva turned amateur sleuth Victoria St. James as she brings theatrical flair to international intrigue. Each week, follow her glamorous adventures in a new exotic location where murder meets show business!**