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Faith Newberry has settled into her role as librarian at the upscale, pet‑friendly Castleton Manor literary retreat on Cape Cod. Her quiet life is upended when famous pastry chef Sugar Worthington and her entourage arrive for a book signing. Things spiral when Sugar becomes the target of violent threats, forcing Faith to use her sleuthing skills and the help of her feline sidekick Watson, Aunt Eileen, and friends from the Candle House Book Club—including veterinarian Midge and sous‑chef Brooke—to uncover the killer’s motive and keep the manor safe.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Jan Fields
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