Most of her friends she has known since high school. As she interacts with her friends, it is interesting to see how well she has maintained her relationships with them throughout the years. She has a large network of these friends and relatives assist her in her investigation.
Like most Filipinos, she is very family oriented, loyal and helpful to all her friends and relatives. Lila has a cheerful, friendly, socially engaging and upbeat personality. We follow Lila’s exploits in conducting her defense and her own investigation into the murder. Because of their previous history, Lila subsequently becomes the main suspect in his murder investigation. The cause of death is initially diagnosed as arsenic poisoning. An ambulance is called and Derek later dies in the hospital. Halfway through his meal, Derek falls ill and collapses on the table. The story starts with Lila’s ex-boyfriend, Derek visiting the restaurant with his stepdad. A recipe for making adobo is even included in the back of the book. Among Its cuisine could be many Philippine delicacies such as the national dish, adobo, grilled meat in a spicy sauce, sinigang, a spicy meat and vegetable soup or for dessert “ube” purple ice cream with a flavor similar to Hawaiian taro. Like many Filipino restaurants, Rosie’s is a small and family style restaurant. Lila Malacang who together with other aunts and relatives is assisting her aunt Rosie in the restaurant business. Manansala introduces us to a world involving a Filipino community living in Shady Palms, a suburb just outside the city of Chicago.
Mabuhay! or Welcome! to the first of a series of murder mysteries collectively known as the “Tita Rosie” series. Bob’s Pick: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia Manansala
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