Given the craze over cozy mystery novels and the enduring popularity of the TV show “The Golden Girls,” it’s hardly any wonder that a book like “Murder by Cheesecake” would be far behind. I’m actually a little surprised that a book featuring these characters has taken this long to appear. But does the author, Rachel Ekstrom Courage, manage to recapture the magic?
Premiering on NBC in 1985, “The Golden Girls” was a smash hit sitcom beloved by millions of viewers. In an era of television centered around family stories like “Family Ties,” “Growing Pains,” and “The Cosby Show,” “Golden Girls” featured a family of a different sort.
