The Case of the Quirky Quilt Conundrum

von Ashlee Butterman

260 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A priceless quilt vanishes in front of half of Oakwood.To find it, Maddy must unravel a stitched-up lie before the whole town comes apart.When Oakwood's beloved heritage quilt is unveiled at the annual community bee, everyone expects applause, nostalgia, and maybe a little friendly gossip over pastries. Instead, the curtain rises on an empty display frame, a room full of stunned witnesses, and a mystery that seems impossible.The quilt was there.Then it wasn't.For Maddy, the disappearance is more than a public embarrassment. The quilt carries generations of local history, family pride, and old promises stitched into every square. If it has truly been stolen, someone in Oakwood did more than take fabric. They took a piece of the town's memory.As Maddy starts asking questions, the suspect list grows fast.A sharp-tongued historian insists the quilt's official story is wrong. A nervous clockmaker knows more than he wants to admit. A preservation volunteer has keys she should not have used. A wealthy donor wants the past kept neat and profitable. And someone has been posting anonymous messages online, stirring up old accusations before Maddy can sort truth from rumor.Then the clues begin to tangle.A false sleeve. A missing pattern book. A mysterious receipt for red thread. A hidden document inside an antique clock. A covered cart caught on camera. A door that should have stayed locked. Each discovery pulls Maddy deeper into a secret Oakwood has been quietly avoiding for decades.But this thief did not act on impulse.They planned.They watched.They knew exactly which story the town wanted to believe, and exactly how to use that story against everyone.With help from Charlie's bakery instincts, Denise's tech skills, Bea's quilt expertise, and one very patient police chief, Maddy has to piece together the truth before the quilt disappears for good. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes the real mystery is not only who stole the quilt.It is who was erased from its history in the first place.The Case of the Quirky Quilt Conundrum is a warm, clue-filled cozy mystery set in the charming town of Oakwood, where friendship, secrets, pastries, and old grudges are all part of the pattern.Perfect for readers who enjoy: - Small-town cozy mysteries- Clever amateur sleuths- Quilting, crafts, and heritage secrets- Warm friendships and community charm- Clean mysteries with no graphic violence- Fair clues, red herrings, and satisfying reveals- A mystery rooted in family history and long-buried truthIn Oakwood, every square has a story.Some were stitched with love.Some were stitched with lies.And one missing quilt may finally force the town to face both.