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Double Espresso Deception
(2024)(The tenth book in the Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Agatha Frost
A deadly tournament, a deceptive plot, and the killer strikes when the coffee's hot. In Peridale, the beans aren't the only thing brewing trouble…
When worlds of Claire's Candles and the Peridale Café series deliciously collide, Claire Harris finds herself steeped in a perplexing murder mystery in the quaint village of Peridale. As Claire, along with Granny Greta and partner Ryan, arrive in Peridale for a seemingly jovial bowls tournament, the event takes a dark turn with the murder of the Peridale Bowls Team leader. And it doesn’t take long before Granny Greta becomes the prime suspect, ensnared by local gossip and accusatory fingers.
Determined to clear her grandmother's name, Claire dives into the heart of Peridale's secrets, with the charming and bustling local café becoming her command centre. There, she crosses paths with Julia, the popular café owner, whose insights into village life prove invaluable. As alliances form and clues simmer to the surface, Claire's knack for solving mysteries is put to the ultimate test.
Amidst the investigation, Claire's creative spirit kindles a new inspiration—a candle that captures the essence of Julia’s Café. But as the tournament unfolds and suspects brew faster than espresso, can Claire unveil the murderer before the final whistle blows? Join Claire as she navigates the twists and turns of friendship, community, and intrigue in this unmissable crossover mystery. Pour yourself a double espresso, settle into your favourite chair, and lose yourself in a world where the coffee is hot, but the deception runs hotter.
THE DETECTIVE - Claire Harris, daughter of a retired detective inspector, runs her dream candle shop in a quaint British village. Surrounded by gossiping villagers, tight-knit friends, and loyal family, Claire, in her mid-thirties, can't help sleuthing when strange things happen on her doorstep...
Book 10 in the Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed better as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery with a candle-loving British amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting with quirky characters. Written in British English. No cliffhanger, swearing, gore or graphic scenes! Contains mild peril.
Other books in the series:
- Vanilla Bean Vengeance
Black Cherry Betrayal
Coconut Milk Casualty
Rose Petal Revenge
Fresh Linen Fraud
Toffee Apple Torment
Candy Cane Conspiracies
Wildflower Worries
Frosted Plum Fears
Double Espresso Deception
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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