The Saint Mary's Cipher
(2026)(The ninth book in the Homefront Sleuths Cozy WWII Mystery series)
A novel by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley
Palm Sunday brings spring to Crofter’s Green—and a deadly secret.
When a postal van crashes outside the Cozy Cup, Dorothy agrees to hold a registered parcel for the shaken driver. Minutes later, the parcel vanishes—and the postman is found murdered. The only clue? An address in London…and a faint penciled note that points back to St Mary’s Church.
As Alice lays palm crosses and notices odd hymnboard habits, Blake uncovers a hidden code, and Harry traces a careful‑spoken stranger through village lanes. The Sleuths soon discover a chilling scheme: a coded hymnboard and a whispered ‘go’ signal that could feed a German revenge plan and leave the village in ruins.
Meanwhile, a desperate telegram sends Evie across the Channel on a midnight boat to rescue an old ally—and to confirm a warning that may be the key to stopping the plot before St George’s Day. With church bells quiet under blackout, a father’s fate decided in court, and a wedding hanging in the balance, the Sleuths must outwit a ruthless local ring before the first bombs fall.
Packed with spring atmosphere, familiar characters, and the cozy charm you love about Crofter’s Green, The St Mary’s Cipher delivers heart, humor, and high stakes in equal measure. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Rhys Bowen, and Jacqueline Winspear.
One‑click now for village warmth, clever clues, and a race‑against‑time mystery!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When a postal van crashes outside the Cozy Cup, Dorothy agrees to hold a registered parcel for the shaken driver. Minutes later, the parcel vanishes—and the postman is found murdered. The only clue? An address in London…and a faint penciled note that points back to St Mary’s Church.
As Alice lays palm crosses and notices odd hymnboard habits, Blake uncovers a hidden code, and Harry traces a careful‑spoken stranger through village lanes. The Sleuths soon discover a chilling scheme: a coded hymnboard and a whispered ‘go’ signal that could feed a German revenge plan and leave the village in ruins.
Meanwhile, a desperate telegram sends Evie across the Channel on a midnight boat to rescue an old ally—and to confirm a warning that may be the key to stopping the plot before St George’s Day. With church bells quiet under blackout, a father’s fate decided in court, and a wedding hanging in the balance, the Sleuths must outwit a ruthless local ring before the first bombs fall.
Packed with spring atmosphere, familiar characters, and the cozy charm you love about Crofter’s Green, The St Mary’s Cipher delivers heart, humor, and high stakes in equal measure. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Rhys Bowen, and Jacqueline Winspear.
One‑click now for village warmth, clever clues, and a race‑against‑time mystery!
Genre: Cozy Mystery