A sparkling parade. A poisoned philanthropist. And a winter secret buried for decades.

When Maple Shores launches its beloved Winter Magic Parade, retired librarian Amelia Clark expects twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and her golden retriever Duke sneaking parade treats. Not a respected philanthropist collapsing on the float and leaving Amelia with a chilling message tied to her late aunt Eleanor.

Pulled into a mystery steeped in town history, Amelia uncovers falsified charity records, hidden ledgers, and a parade’s worth of suspects. Nervous parade chair Cynthia Holt insists everything must go on as planned. A powerful local family quietly scrambles to protect its legacy. An anxious historian warns Amelia to stop asking questions. Even a determined collector seems willing to cross lines to protect rare artifacts.

When threats turn personal and a glamorous charity auction looms, Amelia must expose a century-old scheme before winter magic claims another life.

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