Publisher's Synopsis
Georgia's Deadly Chef: The Dark Secrets of Anjette Lyles
Anjette's on Mulberry Street was a lunch spot that enjoyed immense popularity in 1950s Macon. Located conveniently near many local offices, on most weekdays it was bustling with white collar workers. Businessmen and lawyers, enjoying a well-deserved break with delicious Southern cuisine and warm hospitality.The owner, Anjette Lyles, was the main attraction for the predominantly male clientele.The young widow had a warm and inviting demeanor that immediately made her customers feel comfortable.She would frequently engage in friendly conversations with them as they enjoyed their lunches, accompanied by her renowned desserts. Although she may dress in a flashy manner and drive a luxurious car, it was most likely envy that led the local gossips to brand her as a "fast woman". Unbeknownst to them, the hidden truths that Anjette possessed were about to be revealed, exposing her true nature... Over a span of several years, she used arsenic to poison her victims, including her two husband, mother in-law, and her own daughter. Her motive for these murders were sometimes for financial gain, as she stood to inherit property, life insurance, and other assets from her deceased victims. Lyles' actions raised suspicions among her surviving family members and the local community, especially after the unexplained deaths of her victims. The police eventually began to investigate, and they discovered some shocking evidence linking her to the poisonings.
