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The Saint Mary's Cipher


A Cozy Mystery Novel


Book 9 of the The Homefront Sleuths Series


Subgenres:

  • World War II,
  • Village Mystery,
  • Amateur Sleuth
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  • Village mysteries where springtime charm hides dangerous secrets
  • Codes, clues, and church intrigue woven into cozy sleuthing
  • Wartime stakes colliding with small town routines and relationships
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Palm Sunday brings spring to Crofter’s Green—and a deadly secret. When a postal van crashes outside the Cozy Cup, Dorothy agrees to hold a registered parcel for the shaken driver. Minutes later, the parcel vanishes—and the postman is found murdered. The only clue? An address in London…and a faint cipher that points back to St Mary’s Church.

As Alice prepares the sanctuary for Palm Sunday, she notices something odd. Blake uncovers a hidden code, and Harry traces a careful‑spoken stranger through village lanes. The Sleuths soon discover a chilling scheme, and a whispered signal that could feed a German revenge plan and leave the village in ruins.

Meanwhile, a desperate telegram sends Evie across the Channel on a midnight boat to rescue an old ally—and to confirm a warning that may be the key to stopping the plot before Easter Weekend. With church bells quiet under blackout, a father’s fate to be decided in court, and a wedding hanging in the balance, the Sleuths must outwit a ruthless local ring before the first bombs fall.

Packed with springtime atmosphere, familiar characters, and the cozy charm you love about Crofter’s Green, The Saint Mary’s Cipher delivers heart, humor, and high stakes in equal measure. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Rhys Bowen, and Jacqueline Winspear. One‑click now for village warmth, clever clues, and a race‑against‑time mystery!

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