Crime and Publishing
The pen is deadlier than the sword, especially when it’s filled with poison.
Mina Wilde is thrilled to be invited to a prestigious writers' retreat at Meddleworth House. Heathcliff, Morrie, and Quoth decide to come along to keep her company and indulge in some of the estate’s many activities.
Mina is excited to get feedback on her first novel, but her dreams of writing stardom are shattered when the other writers tear her work to pieces. A little criticism never hurt anyone, right?
Wrong.
Their picturesque country holiday soon turns deadly when a violent storm closes in. As the writers gather around the fire to critique each other’s work, the power goes out. When the lights come back on, they discover one of them has been murdered by his own pen!
The only people who could have possibly committed this crime were the other writers, and with no way in or out of the manor house, Mina throws herself into solving this locked room mystery. But as our favorite sleuth eliminates her suspects, she must face a terrifying truth.
There are three other people who could have got into the room and committed the murder – her boyfriends. How far will Morrie, Quoth, and Heathcliff go to save Mina’s literary reputation?
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Step into a world of warmth and wonder
This tale weaves together the comfort of home with the thrill of discovery, creating a sanctuary for those who seek magic in the everyday. Spice level: mild. Stakes: personal growth and belonging.
What makes this story unforgettable
The book carries the weight of genuine emotion without pretense. It moves through its world with the quiet confidence of something that knows exactly what it is. A story for those who understand that magic lives in small moments.
Themes and atmosphere
Cozy, found family, magical creatures, quiet adventure, belonging
Special features
Illustrated maps, embossed cover, hand-stitched binding, gilt edges
Reading experience
Best enjoyed slowly with tea, perfect for evening reading, ideal for quiet moments
Ideal for readers who love
Gentle narratives, immersive worlds, character-driven stories, comfort reads
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