When librarian Cassie Reid inherits her grandmother's antique floor loom, she expects a beautiful family heirloom and perhaps a new hobby to fill her quiet evenings in coastal Harbor's End, Maine. But when her curious Chocolate Labrador, Weaver, discovers a hidden compartment in the loom's base, Cassie finds herself holding a bundle of passionate love letters from 1952—unsigned letters that tell the story of a forbidden romance between two people from different worlds. What begins as a fascinating historical puzzle takes a deadly turn when Diane Carlisle, president of the Harbor's End Historical Society, is found murdered in the society's archives. The weapon? An antique loom beam. And the prime suspect? Cassie herself, who's been expertly framed for a crime she didn't commit.
As Cassie uses her research skills and knowledge of traditional weaving techniques to investigate, she uncovers a seventy-year-old scandal involving one of Harbor's End's most prominent families—a secret pregnancy, a broken promise, and a betrayal that still echoes through the present day. With Weaver's keen nose leading her to more hidden compartments containing diaries, photographs, and carefully preserved secrets, Cassie begins to piece together a story of love and loss that someone is desperate to keep buried. But the deeper she digs into the past, the more dangerous her present becomes, as threatening notes appear on her doorstep and a mysterious figure watches her cottage from the shadows. Someone knows she's getting too close to the truth, and they're willing to kill again to protect a reputation built on decades of lies.
Racing against time while dodging a determined killer, Cassie must unravel the mysteries hidden in her grandmother's loom before she becomes the next victim. In this charming coastal town where old family names still carry weight and reputation matters more than truth, Cassie discovers that the smallest details—a woven pattern, a hidden letter, a grandmother's warning—can expose the most carefully guarded secrets. Join Cassie and Weaver as they prove that sometimes the best detectives work with patience and persistence instead of guns and badges, and that loyalty to the truth is worth any risk. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who love crafting, clever protagonists, and adorable canine companions who always know exactly where to dig.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
As Cassie uses her research skills and knowledge of traditional weaving techniques to investigate, she uncovers a seventy-year-old scandal involving one of Harbor's End's most prominent families—a secret pregnancy, a broken promise, and a betrayal that still echoes through the present day. With Weaver's keen nose leading her to more hidden compartments containing diaries, photographs, and carefully preserved secrets, Cassie begins to piece together a story of love and loss that someone is desperate to keep buried. But the deeper she digs into the past, the more dangerous her present becomes, as threatening notes appear on her doorstep and a mysterious figure watches her cottage from the shadows. Someone knows she's getting too close to the truth, and they're willing to kill again to protect a reputation built on decades of lies.
Racing against time while dodging a determined killer, Cassie must unravel the mysteries hidden in her grandmother's loom before she becomes the next victim. In this charming coastal town where old family names still carry weight and reputation matters more than truth, Cassie discovers that the smallest details—a woven pattern, a hidden letter, a grandmother's warning—can expose the most carefully guarded secrets. Join Cassie and Weaver as they prove that sometimes the best detectives work with patience and persistence instead of guns and badges, and that loyalty to the truth is worth any risk. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who love crafting, clever protagonists, and adorable canine companions who always know exactly where to dig.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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