Mince Pies, Mistletoe, and Malice

Winter has settled over Featherstone, bringing twinkling lights, pine-scented garlands, and the much-anticipated Candlelight Market. Beneath glowing lanterns and drifting carols, Flora Wren's mince pies are the highlight of the evening — rich with spice, carefully crafted, and served with steady cheer.But when the market's prominent sponsor collapses after sampling a festive treat, goodwill turns to unease. Whispers gather in doorways. Old disagreements about development plans and sponsorship funding rise to the surface. And beneath the glitter of fairy lights, something feels distinctly unsettled.Flora has no desire to be drawn into village politics. Yet as she quietly retraces ingredients, revisits conversations, and notices inconsistencies others overlook, she realises the truth may be tangled in motives far removed from pastry and spice.With Dotty, her ever-observant Pekingese, by her side, Flora must navigate frosted tempers and festive tension to restore calm before the season's cheer is lost to suspicion.Mince Pies, Mistletoe, and Malice is a warm and witty British cosy mystery filled with winter charm, village intrigue, and a baker whose greatest strength lies in careful observation.Perfect for readers who love seasonal mysteries, charming English settings, and gentle whodunnits served with a festive flourish.