The Cookbook Caper: A Bridgewater Cozy Culinary Mystery

by Abby Monroe

305 pages, Paperback

Published October 12, 2025

Reviews

[Lora · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Cookbook Caper by Abby Monroe weaves together a delightful cozy culinary mystery with an intriguing historical twist. The story centers on a legendary cookbook whose original copies mysteriously vanished shortly after publication and were believed to have been destroyed. Rumor has it the book contained clues to a hidden treasure and a map outlining the secret routes used by bootleggers to deliver alcohol through the Delta during Prohibition. When a recently discovered copy is stolen from a charity auction, Sara James, who has just returned to her hometown, finds herself drawn into the investigation.

I love stories that blend a modern-day mystery with echoes of unsolved historical crimes, and this one does it beautifully. Historical documents from the Prohibition era play a role in helping Sara track down the thief. Despite recently losing her husband, Sara remains resilient and engaging as a heroine. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the small-town setting, and the plot. The Cookbook Caper is the perfect book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon, a cup of coffee in hand and a cozy blanket nearby.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.