Ropa Vieja (From the Short Story Collection, Hardly Knew Her)

"Lippman shows herself to be a master of short fiction....read them fast, like a glutton, or slowly to savor each one. Either way, this is a treasure. " - Library JournalRopa ViejaTess Monaghan sets aside murder to solve a case of food poisoning -- it appears that a beloved Orioles pitcher has been poisoned by the food at a popular Cuban restaurant. The owner of the restaurant doesn't believe it and asks Tess to get to the bottom of the mystery. "Lippman fans won’t be disappointed with these small treasures. "- Kirkus Reviews