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In the idyllic setting of Audley Castle, murder and mystery always seem to be around the corner… I’m so excited! A team of restorers is working in the (allegedly) haunted turret of Audley Castle, restoring a beautiful ceiling painting. Unable to resist taking a look, I quickly make friends with the restorers over our shared love of history. Well, most of them. Bluebell Brewster is whip-smart, sharp-tongued, and takes no prisoners. And she wants nothing to do with me or my delicious food. Then she’s found dead, and the evidence reveals this was no accident. I’m on the case, alongside the head of castle security, Campbell. All evidence points to the mild-mannered project supervisor, Herbert, but although I can't put my flour-covered finger on it, there’s something wrong with this picture. Murder is always messy, and Herbert doesn’t fit the mold of a ruthless killer. He's more a soft, wobbly, lemon jelly type of guy. As I hunt for clues and quiz suspects, I have to deal with a painful ankle injury. And why is Princess Alice snubbing me? How will I solve this crime without my trusty ally by my side? *** Expect surprises, twists and turns, delicious cake, and a killer who gets their just desserts. Plus, there’s a big surprise for Holly. Her life is about to change forever. If you enjoyed this book, there are more waiting for you to binge-read. Suggested reading Cream Caramel and Murder Chocolate Swirls and Murder Vanilla Whip and Murder Cherry Cream and Murder Blueberry Blast and Murder Mocha Cream and Murder Lemon Drizzle and Murder Maple Glaze and Murder Mint Frosting and Murder
Author
K.E. O’Connor is the author of the Witch Haven mystery series, the Crypt Witch cozy mysteries, the Lorna Shadow ghost mysteries, the Holly Holmes baking mysteries, the Zee Town paranormal cozy series, and the Old Sarum mystery series, along with other titles available if you cast the right spell. She can imagine dragons, taste cookies when they aren’t even there, and hear the crack of a witch’s broom at a hundred paces. K.E. (the K stands for Karen) lives in the United Kingdom (it isn’t very united, but that’s a mystery for another time) among the mystical stones and fairy creatures of Somerset. She graduated from the Universities of Southampton and Reading, where she received degrees in Archaeology and Cognitive Evolution (both highly entertaining to take part in, but with the career options of a ground witch’s toe bone.) If you’re of the curious persuasion and want to know more, visit her website at www.keoconnor.com for enlightening knowledge on all things cozy mystery, book news, and a peek into the magical world of a writer who believes animals talk and magic is just a finger click away. To contact her, visit her Facebook page – www.facebook/keoconnorauthor, join her email list, or dust off that haunted mirror in your cellar and speak the ancient magical words to transport yourself into her lounge. There may be tea and cookies waiting, or there may be giants – it depends on her mood.
