Description:

361 pages | A sequel to Lemon Tart, English Trifle by Josi Kilpack is a culinary mystery that will satisfy your craving for another of Sadie Hoffmiller’s delicious adventures. This book finds Sadie and her daughter, Breanna, in England uncovering layer by layer a mystery that has even the police baffled. Like it’s prequel, this book is filled with excitement, adventure, and several delicious recipes that will leave both your mind and your stomach satisfied!

by Josi S. Kilpack

This guide is designed to help you and your group members discuss what you discovered while reading this book. You may select a few questions to just start with or use them all.

Meeting Ideas: Make it an ENGLAND themed meeting. Ask group members to cook one of the recipes from the book for the refreshments.

1. What did you enjoy about the setting in Devon, England? Was there anything you would have changed or that you specifically felt was perfect for this story?

2. As the story progressed, who did you suspect to be the murderer? What clues did you figure out before Sadie did?

3. Have each group member identify the person they could relate to the most in the book. How did this person develop as the story progressed?

4. What part of the story were you "hooked?"

5. The author used recipes to tie in with the "culinary mystery" theme. Did you like this? How did this novel compare to other culinary mysteries you have read?

6. Discuss the ending of the story. Was it what you expected? More? Less?

7. Talk about Sadie and her character in this book compared to Lemon Tart. What are you observing in her as a character. Is there anything you really like or don't like about her character?

8. Read the first chapter of Devil's Food Cake...are you excited for it?