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The Secret, Book & Scone Society (A Secret, Book and Scone Society Novel) (édition 2018)

par Ellery Adams (Auteur)

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Miracle Springs is a place of healing. Strangers flock there hoping that the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. And, if none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked scone from the Gingerbread House bakery, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That's Nora's special talent: prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person's deepest pain and lighten their heaviest burden. But when a visiting businessman reaches out to Nora for guidance, he's found dead on the train tracks before he can keep their appointment. Determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman's demise, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, and, as the society works to untangle the web of corruption surrounding the murder, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge.… (plus d'informations)
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Titre:The Secret, Book & Scone Society (A Secret, Book and Scone Society Novel)
Auteurs:Ellery Adams (Auteur)
Info:Kensington (2018), Edition: Reprint, 320 pages
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The Secret, Book, and Scone Society par Ellery Adams

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Cozy mystery solving undertaken by unlikely detectives in a small North Carolina town, Miracle Springs. The detectives are four women carrying secrets they have not trusted anyone else to share with until they are drawn together into solving a murder of a visitor to their town. Each chapter began with a literary quote, which was a nice touch for a story in which a former train depot turned unique bookstore and its “bibliotherapist” owner, Nora Pennington, occupy the center. ( )
  bschweiger | Feb 4, 2024 |
Not sure I'm into the "cozy mystery" thing. Lots of descriptions that didn't add anything to the story and were a little distracting. And every single character had some sort of traumatic backstory. Even the hot paramedic's dog had some sort of trauma. I don't know if it was explained or if I was just skimming by then. I finished the book, so it was good enough, but I don't think I'll read the sequel. ( )
  Greenfrog342 | Jan 22, 2024 |
The Secret, Book & Scone Society is a light and easy, cozy mystery read. It's a little on the slow and predictable side, but that doesn't hurt the story to much. I liked Nora and Hester. I like what they do for business, and how they help people. Estella and June just didn't appeal to me at all, I just didn't really care about their characters to much. Maybe that will change after reading the next book in the series. We shall see! ( )
  Kristenslibrary | Aug 13, 2023 |
Nora has scars, both visible and invisible. A bookstore owner and self-taught bibliotherapist, she discerns her customers' pain and suggests books that could help. Bakery owner Hester does the same thing with customized scones. June and Estella are a spa manager and salon owner, respectively, and each brings her own brand of courage and humor to the group. All four women have secrets. Together, they are the Secret, Book, & Scone Society.

This is a pretty standard cozy mystery, and the author's attention to minute detail evokes Debbie Macomber's books - with a little more spice. (I actually looked up photos of the author to verify that Ellery Adams is not a pseudonym for Ms. Macomber.) The writing style, along with the presence of Jedediah, the handsome, brave, and highly moral EMT who shows promise as Nora's love interest, nudges the book into romance category; that's why it's funny that at one point Nora scoffs at romance novels with handsome, brave knights in shining armor.

Along with the romance, there's a subtle touch of magic; Hester's scones, each one intuitively crafted for its intended customer, evoke healing childhood memories while Nora's book recommendations, also specially selected for the recipient, inspire epiphanies and clarity.

There is one awkward literary device - the author uses "me" instead of "I" twice, as in "Me and Lucy like matte lip gloss." (Not an actual sentence in the book.) At first I wondered how these errors slipped past editors and proofreaders, then I realized that both times the same character was speaking. It feels like an attempt at colloquial dialogue, and it doesn't work.

The mystery component in this plot is pleasantly complex, but the best part of the book is the books. I'm grateful for the author's penchant for specificity. Nora references an eclectic selection of classic and popular literature that any reader could use to build a nice reading list, and she includes both titles and authors. I'm disappointed that there aren't any corresponding scone recipes from Hester, but I've only read the first book so there's always hope. I'll be checking future books in the series for recipes. Oh - and I'll also be checking to find out what the answer is to a mystery that involves EMT Jed and his mother. I think I know what it is . . . . ( )
  CatherineB61 | May 31, 2023 |
enjoyable while reading but immediately forgettable. some of the premise is really good but the execution lacked a little. probably not quite the audience for this. if you're looking for a beach read with little commitment required, would recommend. ( )
  zizabeph | May 7, 2023 |
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Miracle Springs is a place of healing. Strangers flock there hoping that the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. And, if none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked scone from the Gingerbread House bakery, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That's Nora's special talent: prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person's deepest pain and lighten their heaviest burden. But when a visiting businessman reaches out to Nora for guidance, he's found dead on the train tracks before he can keep their appointment. Determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman's demise, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, and, as the society works to untangle the web of corruption surrounding the murder, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge.

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