A modern, "traditional mystery" in which a criminal attorney-turned-private chef returns to California after a bomb destroyed her firm and left her with French foreign accent syndrome, stumbles into a murder, and clashes with the detective who happens to be her new roommate.

High-profile D.C. criminal attorney, Claire Fontaine, is leaving the legal world behind to become a private chef after a criminal explosion destroyed her law firm and left her with (French) Foreign Accent Syndrome. In order to heal and reassess her life, she returns to Caper Cove, California to cater for a fashion TV show on the request of a rising designer friend, only to find said friend dead. Determined to prove that it's not a suicide but a murder, Claire teams up with childhood best friend, Suggie Oh, and clashes with Detective Ben Torres who happens to be her new roommate.

This debut novel blends classic mystery, crime, and character-driven drama. It presents an intriguing, multifaceted murder case that keeps readers guessing, while offering insider glimpses into the fashion industry, political campaigns, and the legal world. It also explores the experience of navigating life with an accent, challenging conventional notions of Americanness.