The Plot Thickens - A cozy bookshop murder mystery full of twists (The Meadowfield Bookshop Mysteries Book 2) by Agatha Frost

Author:Agatha Frost [Frost, Agatha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pink Tree Publishing LTD
Published: 2024-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

The Giggling Goat café buzzed with its usual morning energy, the comforting hum of conversation blending with the clinking of cutlery and the hiss of the espresso machine. Ellie Swan stepped inside, Daniel at her side, seemingly in high spirits despite the storm raging outside. The chill of the morning still clung to her skin, but the warmth of the café quickly enveloped her.

Daniel laughed as he held the door open for her. “You won’t believe why my nan dragged me to the séance last night,” he said, shaking his head in disbelief.

Ellie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Go on.”

“She wanted to contact Queen Elizabeth II,” Daniel said, barely able to contain his amusement. “To let her know how ‘bad things have got since she passed.’”

Ellie chuckled. “The state of the country, or just Meadowfield?”

“Both,” he said, eyes twinkling. “She’s already blaming all the hauntings on the new Prime Minister.”

He rocked back on his heels, scanning the display of cakes. “How are you holding up with everything?”

Ellie sighed, her thoughts shifting to the investigation. “It’s been a lot to process. The séance, the messages, the equipment we found... it all feels like a tangled mess. And now Harold’s death, on top of it.”

Daniel nodded, his expression turning serious. “I can imagine. You’re doing great though. And about the assembly... have you made a decision?”

Ellie hesitated, her gaze dropping to the floor. “It’s hard to focus on that with everything else going on. I want to do it, but...”

Daniel gave her arm a reassuring squeeze. “No pressure. Take your time. I’m here for you, whatever you decide.”

Ellie offered a grateful smile, feeling a little lighter. As they moved further into the café, she noticed Willow Thompson sitting by the window. Willow caught her eye, subtly gesturing for her to come over.

Before Ellie could approach, Daniel became distracted by the display of Oliver’s cakes. “These look incredible,” he said, his eyes wide. “Your half-brother really knows his stuff.”

Ellie chuckled, glancing around for Oliver, but he was nowhere to be seen. Her attention quickly returned to Willow, who seemed keen to share something. Ellie knew she needed to find out what it was.

Leaving Daniel at the counter, Ellie crossed the café towards Willow, who greeted her with a warm smile and gestured for her to sit.

“I was hoping to catch you,” Willow said, sliding a worn book across the table. “I thought you’d find this interesting.”

Ellie took the book, fingers brushing over its aged cover. She opened it carefully, revealing pages filled with photographs. As she flicked through, she was struck by the hauntingly real images of Meadowfield, each one depicting ghostly apparitions and eerie moments. The photos felt too genuine to be fabricated. Every image was credited to Tim’s studio, adding a layer of authenticity that made her heart race.

“These... they look real,” Ellie murmured, her eyes scanning the details. A chill ran down her spine as she examined them, her mind whirling with possibilities.

Willow nodded. “I know. It’s fascinating, isn’t it? But I don’t know much beyond what’s in the book.

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