The Stolen Miner’s Moonstone Brooch: a Maisie Quill Small Town Historical Cozy Mystery Maisie Quill Mysteries Series Book

The Stolen Miner’s Moonstone BroochA Maisie Quill Small Town Historical Cozy MysteryWhen a priceless heirloom vanishes during a charity gala, all eyes turn to the woman with the criminal mother.Maisie Quill came to Maple Falls to escape her family’s reputation, not to become the prime suspect in the town’s biggest theft in decades. But when the historic Miner’s Moonstone Brooch disappears during a museum fundraiser—and security footage shows someone in a green shawl just like hers near the display case—whispers of “like mother, like daughter” follow her through the mountain town’s charming streets.The evidence is damning. The judgment is swift. The truth is buried deeper than anyone imagines.Determined to clear her name, Maisie must use the very skills her con-artist mother taught her—reading people, spotting lies, seeing what others miss—but this time for justice, not deception. Her investigation leads her into Maple Falls’ hidden history, where a century-old mining corruption scandal connects to the present-day theft in ways that could destroy powerful families.With the help of retired teacher Miss Norah Thistle and her growing feelings for handyman Owen McKenzie complicating everything, Maisie races to uncover the truth before her fragile new life crumbles completely.But someone doesn’t want the past disturbed. And they’ll do whatever it takes to keep their secrets buried in the mountain shadows.Perfect for readers who love: ✓ Small-town mysteries with authentic community dynamics✓ Amateur sleuths fighting against unfair judgment✓ Historical secrets woven into contemporary crimes✓ Character-driven stories with heart and genuine emotion✓ Gentle romance developing alongside the mystery✓ Atmospheric settings in charming mountain townsIf you enjoy Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series, Ellery Adams’ Books by the Bay mysteries, or Victoria Hamilton’s cozy mysteries, you’ll love following Maisie Quill as she transforms from suspected criminal to Maple Falls’ most unlikely detective.Start the series that readers are calling “impossible to put down” and “the perfect blend of mystery, heart, and small-town charm.”Download now and discover why some secrets are worth fighting for—no matter who wants them buried.The Stolen Miner’s Moonstone Brooch is the first book in the Maisie Quill Mysteries series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.