Dorothy Howell - Purses and Poison

Twentysomething fashion sleuth Haley Randolph--the proud owner of a Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Coach, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and hopefully soon a Judith Leiber--is back for a murderous romp with the stylish set. Known to spot a designer knock-off at far-away range and nab a killer at purse point, Haley's at the top of her game--until she falls suspect to another murder at Holt's Department Store....When Haley arrives at the Holt's employee luncheon and fashion show, she spies a sick server hiding in a back room. Deciding to help out, Haley grabs a uniform. Besides she might score some points with her sort-of boyfriend and store owner Ty Cameron. The catered array of food and personalized fruit bouquets from Edible Elegance--her mom's latest business venture--is a hit until top fashion model and Ty's ex-girlfriend Claudia Gray is found dead in the ladies room. It's going to take more than a Chanel sample sale to ease Haley's panic once she learns Claudia's been poisoned. With the detectives looking for the "mis