Mistletoe And Murder
(2025)(A book in the Christmas in July Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple
Some secrets are worth killing for—and some friendships are worth dying to protect…
When florist Lily Foster hangs festive mistletoe for Willowbrook Manor's Christmas in July garden party, she never expects to find the manor's snobbish curator dead beneath the romantic decorations. Victoria Ashford has been poisoned with a rare plant toxin, and suddenly Lily's peaceful garden club is at the center of a murder investigation that threatens to destroy lifelong friendships and community trust.
As Detective Murphy uncovers financial embezzlement, botanical expertise, and desperate family secrets, Lily must use her knowledge of both plants and people to identify a killer who has manipulated innocent community members into unwitting accomplices. With suspicion falling on everyone from the manor's dedicated groundskeeper to a respected chemistry teacher, Lily races to expose the truth before another life is destroyed by lies.
In this cozy mystery where Christmas cheer meets deadly schemes, Lily discovers that even the most beautiful gardens can harbor poisonous secrets, and the most helpful neighbors might be hiding the darkest intentions. Trust, friendship, and community spirit will all be tested as Willowbrook learns that sometimes the deadliest predators are those who appear most harmless.
Genre: Mystery
When florist Lily Foster hangs festive mistletoe for Willowbrook Manor's Christmas in July garden party, she never expects to find the manor's snobbish curator dead beneath the romantic decorations. Victoria Ashford has been poisoned with a rare plant toxin, and suddenly Lily's peaceful garden club is at the center of a murder investigation that threatens to destroy lifelong friendships and community trust.
As Detective Murphy uncovers financial embezzlement, botanical expertise, and desperate family secrets, Lily must use her knowledge of both plants and people to identify a killer who has manipulated innocent community members into unwitting accomplices. With suspicion falling on everyone from the manor's dedicated groundskeeper to a respected chemistry teacher, Lily races to expose the truth before another life is destroyed by lies.
In this cozy mystery where Christmas cheer meets deadly schemes, Lily discovers that even the most beautiful gardens can harbor poisonous secrets, and the most helpful neighbors might be hiding the darkest intentions. Trust, friendship, and community spirit will all be tested as Willowbrook learns that sometimes the deadliest predators are those who appear most harmless.
Genre: Mystery
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