A Cozy Mystery Set in the Enchanting Coastal Town of Lavender Bay
Follow Rosemary Thornfield's investigation through all 12 chapters of this enchanting cozy mystery
The annual Starlight Festival in Lavender Bay begins with magic and ends with murder when Professor Whitman is found dead in the Moonlight Garden.
Rosemary begins her investigation while dealing with official resistance and discovers the professor's hidden research notes.
The investigation intensifies as the exact poison is identified, and Deputy O'Rourke begins to respect Rosemary's insights.
Professor Whitman's controversial career and multiple enemies are revealed, while Rosemary's nursery is vandalized.
A deep dive into the botanical aspects reveals who could have grown the rare poison plant used in the murder.
Hazel Whitman's arrival brings family secrets to light and reveals the professor's valuable plant collection.
A midnight stakeout leads to danger and discovery as Rosemary gets her first real glimpse of the killer.
Luna Blackwood's secrets are revealed, including her connection to the professor's stolen research.
Dr. Nightingale's cats provide unexpected clues that lead to the professor's hidden diary.
Political corruption is revealed as the professor's diary exposes Mayor Croft's desperate motive for murder.
The dramatic revelation of the killer's identity in a moonlit confrontation in the Moonlight Garden.
Justice is served, the community heals, and Rosemary establishes herself as Lavender Bay's amateur sleuth.
Total reading time: approximately 12-15 hours of cozy mystery enjoyment
Get to know the charming characters who inhabit this coastal town and become entangled in mystery
Our Amateur Sleuth
Owner of the Moonlight Garden Nursery, this intelligent botanist uses her knowledge of plants and keen observation skills to solve mysteries in her beloved Lavender Bay.
The Loyal Best Friend
Owner of Sage Advice Café, she provides emotional support, delicious coffee, and valuable insights into the town's gossip and secrets.
The Law Enforcement Connection
Former Portland detective turned small-town deputy, he initially skeptical but gradually comes to respect Rosemary's investigative talents.
The Mysterious Newcomer
Owner of Mystic Moon Bookshop, this enigmatic woman has hidden connections to the victim and secrets of her own.
The Victim
Renowned botany professor and expert in nocturnal flora, his controversial career and recent discoveries made him many enemies.
The Estranged Daughter
Art gallery owner and the professor's daughter, her inheritance depends on her father's reputation staying intact.
"Murder at the Moonlight Garden" is the first book in the Lavender Bay Mystery series, featuring amateur sleuth Rosemary Thornfield as she unravels the secrets of her charming coastal town.
This cozy mystery combines the beloved elements of the genre - a small-town setting, an intelligent amateur detective, a cast of quirky characters, and a puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its botanical themes, coastal atmosphere, and touches of romance, it's the perfect escape into a world where justice prevails and community matters most.