The Full Sparkling Mysteries Cozy Mystery Series Collection
(2025)(A book in the Sparkling Mysteries series)
An omnibus of novels by Vera Langley and Maisy Marple
Discover the coastal charm and clever mysteries of Seabreeze Cove, where jewelry-maker Poppy Goldstein solves capers with her surprisingly perceptive parrot!
Nestled on the rocky coast of Maine, Seabreeze Cove appears to be just another picturesque tourist town—but beneath its quaint exterior lies a treasure trove of mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Follow reluctant detective and talented jeweler Poppy Goldstein and her African Grey parrot, Detective Sherlock, as they navigate six intriguing cases filled with quirky townsfolk, hidden histories, and unexpected twists.
Book One: Gems and Feathers
When the legendary Mermaid's Tear gemstone is stolen during the annual Artisan Festival, Poppy's keen eye for detail and Sherlock's uncanny ability to mimic revealing phrases lead them into a world of notorious gem thieves and shocking betrayals. What begins as a simple authentication task becomes a race to recover a priceless treasure with a scientific secret that could change everything.
Book Two: Shells and Secrets
The Beach Art Competition brings a wave of artistic rivalry to town, but when a valuable shell collection vanishes and competition entries are sabotaged, Poppy must navigate treacherous waters. Hidden tunnels, an old rum-running operation, and a prized Golden Cowrie shell hold the key to multiple overlapping schemes targeting the town's newest treasure.
Book Three: Paintings and Puzzles
A supposedly lost masterpiece discovered in the Lighthouse B&B's attic sets the town abuzz—until the art dealer who found it is attacked and the painting vanishes. Poppy uncovers a complex web of forgery, hidden messages, and century-old diplomatic secrets that could rewrite history.
Book Four: Silver and Storms
The renovation of Seabreeze Cove's historic lighthouse reveals a hidden compartment containing Civil War-era silver coins and a cryptic journal. When a woman claiming to be a lighthouse keeper's descendant arrives—and promptly disappears during a violent storm—Poppy must decipher coded messages that reveal a shocking conspiracy stretching back to 1863.
Book Five: Glass and Ghosts
The town's first Glass Art Festival brings the infamous "Mariner's Mirror" to Seabreeze Cove. When the supposedly haunted mirror shatters mysteriously, Poppy discovers nearly invisible etchings that hint at revolutionary technology hidden in plain sight for over a century. But someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to control this scientific breakthrough.
Book Six: Gems and Legends
The discovery of a rare tourmaline deposit brings researchers and opportunists flocking to town. When equipment is sabotaged and research stolen, Poppy must protect both the town's resources and her own surprising family connection to the legendary Mermaid's Tear. Ancient pacts between three founding families, underwater caves with bioluminescent crystals, and corporate espionage converge in this satisfying finale.
Join Poppy as she reluctantly embraces her talent for solving mysteries while maintaining her identity as "just a jeweler"—despite Detective Sherlock knowing better all along!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Nestled on the rocky coast of Maine, Seabreeze Cove appears to be just another picturesque tourist town—but beneath its quaint exterior lies a treasure trove of mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Follow reluctant detective and talented jeweler Poppy Goldstein and her African Grey parrot, Detective Sherlock, as they navigate six intriguing cases filled with quirky townsfolk, hidden histories, and unexpected twists.
Book One: Gems and Feathers
When the legendary Mermaid's Tear gemstone is stolen during the annual Artisan Festival, Poppy's keen eye for detail and Sherlock's uncanny ability to mimic revealing phrases lead them into a world of notorious gem thieves and shocking betrayals. What begins as a simple authentication task becomes a race to recover a priceless treasure with a scientific secret that could change everything.
Book Two: Shells and Secrets
The Beach Art Competition brings a wave of artistic rivalry to town, but when a valuable shell collection vanishes and competition entries are sabotaged, Poppy must navigate treacherous waters. Hidden tunnels, an old rum-running operation, and a prized Golden Cowrie shell hold the key to multiple overlapping schemes targeting the town's newest treasure.
Book Three: Paintings and Puzzles
A supposedly lost masterpiece discovered in the Lighthouse B&B's attic sets the town abuzz—until the art dealer who found it is attacked and the painting vanishes. Poppy uncovers a complex web of forgery, hidden messages, and century-old diplomatic secrets that could rewrite history.
Book Four: Silver and Storms
The renovation of Seabreeze Cove's historic lighthouse reveals a hidden compartment containing Civil War-era silver coins and a cryptic journal. When a woman claiming to be a lighthouse keeper's descendant arrives—and promptly disappears during a violent storm—Poppy must decipher coded messages that reveal a shocking conspiracy stretching back to 1863.
Book Five: Glass and Ghosts
The town's first Glass Art Festival brings the infamous "Mariner's Mirror" to Seabreeze Cove. When the supposedly haunted mirror shatters mysteriously, Poppy discovers nearly invisible etchings that hint at revolutionary technology hidden in plain sight for over a century. But someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to control this scientific breakthrough.
Book Six: Gems and Legends
The discovery of a rare tourmaline deposit brings researchers and opportunists flocking to town. When equipment is sabotaged and research stolen, Poppy must protect both the town's resources and her own surprising family connection to the legendary Mermaid's Tear. Ancient pacts between three founding families, underwater caves with bioluminescent crystals, and corporate espionage converge in this satisfying finale.
Join Poppy as she reluctantly embraces her talent for solving mysteries while maintaining her identity as "just a jeweler"—despite Detective Sherlock knowing better all along!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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