[A Murder in Milburn 3.50] • Death Under The Fireworks

Nora Newberry could use a weekend getaway. She feels trapped & alone in her small town of Milburn, Wyoming, and she just wants a break for a *little while*. So when she receives an invitation to visit an old friend for the 4th of July weekend, she jumps at the opportunity!

Nora met Katya when she worked as a chef in New York City. It's been years since they've seen each other and it would be wonderful to catch up. And to do so on a private island in Portland, Oregon *(who knew they had private islands in Portland, Oregon?!)* seems like a dream come true! Especially considering that Katya's in-laws-to-be, the owners of the island estate, have offered to pay Nora to cook a few meals while she's there!

It can't get better than a paid vacation with an old friend! So, without much need for consideration, Nora packs her things and heads off for a weekend in paradise!

Unfortunately, her dream weekend turns into a nightmare when her host dies at the dinner table. And, as if that's not bad enough, it appears as if it was something in a dish Nora prepared that did him in...