Game of Scones

Bribery. Corruption. Murder.

Who said local politics were boring?

Suspicious deaths on the Skipton city council don't sound as though they should have anything at all to do with the Toot Hansell Women's Institute, and DI Adams would rather like to keep it that way. But when the councillor for Toot Hansell becomes the latest victim, Alice Martin, chair of the W.I. and RAF Wing Commander (ret.), steps straight in to take his place.

Before DI Adams can so much as say lemon drizzle cake the ladies of the Women's Institute are lurking around farmyards in the company of dragons, farmers are vanishing, the invisible dog's developed a caffeine dependence, and Alice is already in as deep as she can get.

In deep, and facing a killer that seems to know far too much about her.

Enough, perhaps, to turn the tables...

Murder, mayhem, and old secrets come to light in the Yorkshire Dales - with dragons, of course.

Game of Scones is a feel-good read, perfect for cozy mystery fans who prefer their murders behind closed doors and their investigators British, cake-fuelled, and a little scaly...

Game of Scones is book 4 in the Beaufort Scales cozy mystery (with dragons) series - pick up Baking Bad to see where it all began!

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About this book
This is a story meant to be savored slowly, like tea on a winter afternoon. The pages hold quiet magic and gentle adventure, perfect for readers seeking solace in fantastical worlds.

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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.

Essence

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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