When a hidden note turns up inside an old jar of honey, beekeeper Eloise Thorne is drawn into a mystery Honeycomb Hollow has kept buried for decades.

Life in the village should be simple: tending the hives, preparing for the summer fête, and ignoring the local historian's talent for making every question sound like an accusation. But when Martin Vale asks Eloise to meet him about a long-lost church bell and a secret tied to Briar Chapel, she finds him dead before he can explain. Worse still, the evidence points straight toward her honey.

As rumour spreads through the village, Eloise must clear her name while untangling a web of old land records, family loyalties, and carefully guarded lies. With the help of practical lavender grower Tom Sayer, sharp-eyed veterinarian Noor Banerjee, and a village full of suspects who know far more than they admit, Eloise begins to uncover the truth: the missing bell was never the real secret.

Set in the charming village of Honeycomb Hollow, this cozy mystery is filled with eccentric villagers, simmering tensions, slow-burn romance, and the comforting rhythms of country life. Perfect for readers who love clever amateur sleuths, atmospheric small towns, and mysteries steeped in secrets, honey, and heart.

A delightful, twisty cozy mystery about what a village will do to protect its past—and what it costs to finally tell the truth.

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