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Bloom and Doom

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Reads 2,185
Votes 187
Parts 71
Time 7h 20m

MariaDeanAuthor

In the picturesque seaside village of Llyncroft, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, Evelyn Hartwell inherits her grandmothers quaint bed and breakfast. The inn offers cozy rooms, blooming gardens and a welcome retreat from the chaos of city life. However, Evie soon discovers that beneath its charming exterior lies a tangled web of secrets and mysteries.

Evelyn and her fiancée Marcus stumble upon a shocking discovery, a dead body in one of the guest rooms. With the help of her new eccentric friends, including the enigmatic police captain Gethin Wolfhart, the wise apothecary Agnes Blackwood, and the elusive pub owner Cedric Thorne, Evie embarks on a quest to unravel the truth behind the murder.

But as clues emerge and suspicions mount, Evie realizes that the idyllic village of Llyncroft harbours dark secrets of its own. From ancient feuds to long-buried betrayals, the past threatens to surface with deadly consequences. With time running out Evelyn must rely on her instincts and unearth her grandmother's secrets before she becomes the next victim.

Grab a cup of your favourite brew and join Evelyn Hartwell on her journey as she navigates the treacherous waters of deceit and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems in Bloom and Doom.All Rights Reserved

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