A historic hamlet nestled within the town of Pretty Pines, Stone Bench is known for its charming shops, welcoming residents, beautiful gardens, and, on occasion, an unfortunate tendency toward mysteries.
Esme Endicott, chef and owner of The Minted Spoon, can't resist a good mystery.
Esme Endicott, chef and owner of the town's unofficial meeting place, The Minted Spoon, knows that one overlooked ingredient can ruin a dish and one overlooked clue can hide a killer.
When trouble comes to the community of Stone Bench, Esme's sharp eye for what doesn't quite fit often leads her to places the police never think to look.
But in Stone Bench, the story doesn't end when the culprit is caught. This series is as much about the people as the puzzles. It is a close-knit community where readers can return again and again to visit beloved townsfolk, celebrate their triumphs, weather their heartaches, and discover what happens next even after the mystery is solved.
Because here, every crime has a solution and every resident has a story.
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"The stone benches, the very ones that had given the town its name, offered a vantage point to watch small, passing moments that most people rushed by and missed."
A Mint of Murder, Wisteria J. Arden