Paintings and Puzzles
(2025)(The third book in the Sparkling Mysteries series)
A novel by Vera Langley and Maisy Marple
When art and deception collide, this small coastal town holds a masterpiece of a mystery!
When a renowned art dealer discovers what appears to be a lost masterpiece by famous 19th-century artist Thomas Fletcher in the attic of the Lighthouse B&B, Seabreeze Cove is abuzz with excitement. For jeweler Poppy Goldstein, it's just another charming story about her picturesque coastal town—until her observant African Grey parrot, Detective Sherlock, begins squawking suspicious warnings about the painting.
Before Poppy can properly investigate Sherlock's concerns, the art dealer is found unconscious, and the valuable painting vanishes without a trace! Despite her protests that she's "just a jeweler," Poppy finds herself drawn into the case when Sheriff Thompson asks for her keen eye for detail.
As conflicting stories emerge from a wealthy art collector, a bow-tied authenticator, and a mysterious art restorer, Poppy realizes this is no simple theft. With each clue she uncovers, the mystery deepens: Why does the painting show historical inconsistencies? What connection does it have to the town's maritime history? And what secrets has the Porter family been keeping for generations?
Racing against time, Poppy must untangle a web of forgery, deception, and long-buried secrets before priceless historical artifacts disappear forever. But in a town where the past and present collide, danger might be closer than she thinks!
Paintings and Puzzles delivers everything cozy mystery fans crave: a charming small-town setting, a reluctant but brilliant amateur sleuth, a talking parrot with a knack for spotting clues, and a puzzle that will keep you guessing until the final page. Join Poppy and Sherlock for their most artistic adventure yet—where what's on the canvas is only the beginning of the story!
Genre: Mystery
When a renowned art dealer discovers what appears to be a lost masterpiece by famous 19th-century artist Thomas Fletcher in the attic of the Lighthouse B&B, Seabreeze Cove is abuzz with excitement. For jeweler Poppy Goldstein, it's just another charming story about her picturesque coastal town—until her observant African Grey parrot, Detective Sherlock, begins squawking suspicious warnings about the painting.
Before Poppy can properly investigate Sherlock's concerns, the art dealer is found unconscious, and the valuable painting vanishes without a trace! Despite her protests that she's "just a jeweler," Poppy finds herself drawn into the case when Sheriff Thompson asks for her keen eye for detail.
As conflicting stories emerge from a wealthy art collector, a bow-tied authenticator, and a mysterious art restorer, Poppy realizes this is no simple theft. With each clue she uncovers, the mystery deepens: Why does the painting show historical inconsistencies? What connection does it have to the town's maritime history? And what secrets has the Porter family been keeping for generations?
Racing against time, Poppy must untangle a web of forgery, deception, and long-buried secrets before priceless historical artifacts disappear forever. But in a town where the past and present collide, danger might be closer than she thinks!
Paintings and Puzzles delivers everything cozy mystery fans crave: a charming small-town setting, a reluctant but brilliant amateur sleuth, a talking parrot with a knack for spotting clues, and a puzzle that will keep you guessing until the final page. Join Poppy and Sherlock for their most artistic adventure yet—where what's on the canvas is only the beginning of the story!
Genre: Mystery
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