Elizabeth J Wheeler

Murder and Pink Blossoms Elizabeth J Wheeler

A-lady-of-a-certain-age, Ellen Lane finds a man's body in her driveway. Her neighbor, who operates an illegal tree trimming company in the alley behind her garage, is the assumed the killer. After all, everyone heard him arguing the day before with the dead man. Ellen and her cousin are worried people won't come now to the Pink Blossoms and Neighborhood Tour they have so carefully prepared. With guides explaining the distinctive architecture and the unique pink blooming trees planted in honor of former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, who loved the color pink and grew up in the area, hundreds are expected to participate. Kids and their moms planned on raising money for their schools by selling fudge made from Mamie's recipeThanks to cousins' efforts, the murderer confesses and the tour takes place amongst the blossoms and Colorado sunshine. Lots of history, lots of tears, lots of laughs.