Among the green vineyards in the south of France, aspiring pastry chef Adele Duval prepares her best apple pie for the prestigious gastronomic festival. Shortly after the start of the event, one of Adele's competitors finds himself in the hospital with poisoning, and the girl decides to take matters into her own hands. With the help of her beloved grandmother and an inquisitive local journalist, she begins to unravel a web of intrigue involving envious chefs, ancient secrets, and even real ghosts of the past. Each new discovery is linked to culinary traditions, exposing not only the secrets of competitors, but also family ties that no one imagined. On the way to solving the mystery, Adele will realize that true happiness lies not only in achievements, but also in friendship, love and support from those closest to her. – A new story for fans of Peter Boland's novel "Murders and Cupcakes".– A cozy detective story with gastronomic notes in the surroundings of the south of France. Generous vineyards, traditional hospitality and delicious cakes.– An exciting excursion into the history of French cuisine. Culinary secrets and skeletons in the closet, passed down from generation to generation.– A series of detectives "Cozy investigations" — short stories with a pleasant atmosphere and without violent scenes.