Getting Old Is to Die for by Rita Lakin
By Rita Lakin
Gladdy Gold could have long past from dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker to South Florida retiree, yet she’s loving each minute of it. among poolside gossip, a hot-to-trot boyfriend, and a booming detective enterprise, lifestyles couldn’t be sunnier—until a visit again north together with her sister Evvie ends up in homicide and mayhem starring the standard suspects.
Unbeknownst to Gladdy, her fellow detectives are sizzling on her path. Sophie, Bella, and Ida no quicker land their tootsies within the long island than hassle swiftly reveals them. yet whereas the women cross deep undercover, posing as bag girls to trap a felony, there’s one other shock looking ahead to Gladdy. Her boyfriend, Jack, is on the town too—and he’s reopening a forty-seven-year-old chilly case: the homicide of Gladdy’s husband. Can Gladdy and Jack sign up for forces to resolve a decades-old crime—and probably heal a few wounded hearts within the method?
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Go ahead. Tell them," Ida says. Bella looks forlorn. " Sophie agrees. "We called and called Dr. " Ida continues. "We even got Denny to drive us to her house, but it's a great big place behind a huge gate. " "We wanted to look in the windows but there was no way, and from a distance it looked like all the drapes were drawn," says Sophie. "But we think we could hear music or the TV playing," Bella adds. This surprises me. "But she has to go out sometime. " "We only stayed about an hour. Denny had to get back to unclog a toilet in the Rose building.
Sam waits outside. And waits and waits. Finally two hours later the doctor rushes out, his face a mass of sweat. ' Sam asks. '" Tessie looks confused. Sol nods, getting it. Then the usual boos erupt, except for Sophie, who thinks it's hilarious and applauds. " With that, she goes back to reading her book. Evvie abruptly stands. "I forgot I have to make an important call. " She walks away, leaving waves of disappointment. Our neighbors had hoped for some hot gossip. Trying to cheer us up, Bella cooks dinner, her famous chicken soup with matzo balls, parsnips, and soup greens.
Dan won't be home for an hour. If I take the boys up now they'll run around to let off steam and drive us crazy--better to stay outdoors. " She grins. "I know. You think my brother doesn't report to me? Have you a happy announcement to make? " "You mean you're not upset? " Lisa snuggles up to him, playfully rubbing her arm along his. " "Her name is Gladys Gold. Gladdy. " "So Morrie says. That's convenient. " Lisa smiles. " Lisa leans her shoulder on Jack for a moment. "She must be playing hard to get.