In the charming town of Redwood Grove, even the grandest estates have something to hide…
When reclusive heiress Bernadette Garst vanishes from her sprawling mansion, bookshop owner and investigator Annie Murray is summoned to the scene.
Arriving at the legendary Garst property, Annie and her partner Fletcher discover a household riddled with secrets, bitter family rivalries, and suspicious staff members. When Bernadette’s lawyer also goes missing, it’s clear the case is escalating into something far more dangerous.
With her keen eye for detail and a little help from her friends, Annie must piece together the clues hidden within the opulent estate grounds. Can she solve the puzzle before it’s too late?
This cozy mystery sees the Novel Detectives facing their most high-profile case yet. Perfect for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton.
Readers adore Ellie Alexander’s cozy mysteries:
“Ellie Alexander has done it AGAIN!! As cozy mysteries go this is one of the coziest… So good I devoured it in one sitting.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely loved this!!! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and had no idea whodunit until it was revealed… I love a good twist!” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Kept me glued to the page as I raced to find out whodunit. A winner!” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Knocked me out of my seat!!! Loved this… eagerly awaiting the next… Five stars hands down.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“ELLIE ALEXANDER HAS A NEW SERIES!!!!! I immediately wanted to hop on a flight to Redwood Grove… The characters and the setting seemed so real.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I have loved every series Ellie has written so far and this one did not disappoint! I truly was hooked and I stayed up way too late because I just needed to finish the book.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A definite must-read for all book lovers, and fans of cozy murder mysteries.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Ellie Alexander has once again proven herself as the queen of cozy mysteries.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐