A Southern Quilting Cozy Christmas:
October 15, 2024
Southern Quilting Mysteries | Book 20
Perfect for fans of Southern small-town cozies with a crafting backdrop — Beatrice Coleman stumbles into murder in the quilting community of Dappled Hills, NC, surrounded by an eccentric and lovable cast of fellow quilters. Warm, witty, and deeply comforting.
Beatrice has more than presents to unwrap this Christmas.
In the charming mountain town of Dappled Hills, Christmas is a time of twinkling lights, cozy quilts, and enchantment. This holiday season, the tight-knit community is buzzing with excitement as they prepare for the most extravagant event of the year—local socialite Arabella's legendary Christmas soirée.
As the snowflakes gently fall, Arabella opens the doors of her lavish mansion. Guests arrive in their finest attire, ready to enjoy the celebration.
But amidst the cheer and glittering decorations, a sudden hush descends when tragedy strikes. A mysterious death rocks the event, casting a dark shadow over the season's merriment. As Beatrice pieces together cluses and discovers secrets against the backdrop of Christmas craft fairs and festive carolers, old grudges resurface, and trust is put to the test. She must uncover the truth to bring peace and closure to Dappled Hills in time for Christmas.
Series: Southern Quilting Mysteries, Book 20
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Setting: Dappled Hills, North Carolina — small Southern mountain town
Protagonist: Beatrice Coleman, retired art museum curator and Village Quilters member
Tone: Light, warm, feel-good
Recurring cast: Meadow Downey (best friend) · Ramsay Downey (police chief) · Posy Beck (quilt shop owner) · Savannah & Georgia Potter · Miss Sissy · June Bug
Recurring pets: Boris the dog · Maisie the shop cat and of course, Noo-Noo
Formats: Ebook · Paperback · Audiobook (selected titles)
ISBN: 978-1-955395-38-0 (print) · 978-1-955395-37-3 (ebook)
New to the series? Start with Quilt or Innocence (Book 1)
Praise
“Sparkles with Craig’s cleverness and plenty of Carolina charm.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“As warm and cozy as a favorite quilt.” —Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author of the Paws & Claws Mysteries and the Domestic Diva Mysteries
“A great read…full of twists and turns that keep it fresh.”—Fresh Fiction
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