Larceny & Old Lace
(2026)(The fourth book in the Annie's Mysteries Unraveled series)
A novel by Marlene Chase
Kate Stevens strikes up a new friendship with a reclusive widow and becomes determined to help the older woman untangle troublesome secrets.
As she begins work on a new lace crochet design book, Kate Stevens seeks the help of Madeline Townsend, a wealthy, reclusive widow. They forge a bond over their shared love of crochet, but Kate quickly learns that Madeline’s grasp on reality is tenuous. The elderly woman lives in constant fear for her husband -- even though he’s been dead for over a year.
While Kate's affection deepens for Madeline, she also develops a budding friendship with the woman’s dashing nephew, Robert Townsend. However, Robert and his mother seem afraid that Madeline’s growing friendship with Kate is exacerbating the older woman’s emotional condition, and they try to shield her from painful truths. When Kate's attempts to collaborate with Madeline on the design book are blocked again and again, Kate becomes even more determined to uncover the secrets plaguing her newfound friend.
This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries Unraveled series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, crochet and fiber arts, and female friendships.
Genre: Inspirational
As she begins work on a new lace crochet design book, Kate Stevens seeks the help of Madeline Townsend, a wealthy, reclusive widow. They forge a bond over their shared love of crochet, but Kate quickly learns that Madeline’s grasp on reality is tenuous. The elderly woman lives in constant fear for her husband -- even though he’s been dead for over a year.
While Kate's affection deepens for Madeline, she also develops a budding friendship with the woman’s dashing nephew, Robert Townsend. However, Robert and his mother seem afraid that Madeline’s growing friendship with Kate is exacerbating the older woman’s emotional condition, and they try to shield her from painful truths. When Kate's attempts to collaborate with Madeline on the design book are blocked again and again, Kate becomes even more determined to uncover the secrets plaguing her newfound friend.
This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries Unraveled series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, crochet and fiber arts, and female friendships.
Genre: Inspirational
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