Needled to Death

Caroline Sinclair leads a life of privilege and leisure. Her father certainly shelters her too much, but she can scarcely complain when she has the distractions of her sewing circle, her exquisite embroideries, and her vast conservatory to fill her days with delight and distraction. Her luxurious life is turned upside down the moment her father’s unpleasant houseguest, Mr. Humphries, is found dead in his bed. When the village constable accuses her beloved cook, Mrs. Campbell, of murder, Caroline cannot believe it to be true.

Determined to clear her cook's name, Caroline delves into the dangerous and secretive world of her own household, where she discovers a labyrinthine web of secrets and lies. As she strives to uncover the truth, she finds herself drawn closer to the charming and enthusiastic Mr. Fitzroy, a newcomer to her father's circle. But can she trust this man she scarcely knows? With the clock ticking and danger lurking behind every turn, Caroline must rely on her wits and her love of gardening and embroidery to solve the case. In doing so, she discovers that nothing is as it seems, and that the people she thought she knew best may be hiding dark secrets of their own.