Intrigue In The Village

Murmurs Along the Meadows

When newcomer Felicity Trent arrives in the sleepy village of Brookhampton to manage her late aunt’s charming tearoom, she expects warm smiles and the comforting hum of gossip—but not the hushed tones that follow every step she takes. In Intrigue In The Village, Rebecca Shaw weaves a tapestry of small-town secrets set against rolling green pastures and honey-coloured Cotswold stone. As Felicity reopens the tearoom’s battered sign and layers fresh scones on mismatched china, she uncovers an old diary hidden beneath a loose floorboard—one that hints at a missing heirloom, a decades-old rift between two founding families, and a promise of retribution whispered under moonlight.

Paths Crossed at Twilight

Felicity’s quest to untangle the past draws her into the orbit of three unlikely allies: Tom Everett, the brooding local vet whose steady hands hide a tender heart; Rose Carmichael, the indomitable village constable determined to prove Brookhampton is no stranger to mystery; and Mary-Jane, the spirited florist whose bouquets conceal more than just lavender and lilies. As twilight falls and paper lanterns sway above the village fete, clues emerge in furtive glances, cryptic letters, and the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Aldridge’s prized pedigree chickens. Each revelation brings Felicity closer to understanding her aunt’s secret life—and to a danger she never saw coming.

The Heart of the Secret

In a climactic gathering beneath the ancient yew tree, loyalties are tested and long-buried truths finally surface. When the missing heirloom reappears in the most unexpected place, Felicity must decide whether to protect the village’s reputation or to expose the deception that has shadowed Brookhampton for generations. With warmth, wit, and a richly detailed sense of place, Intrigue In The Village offers a celebration of community bonds tested by time, reminding us that even the quietest corners can conceal the most compelling stories. · Author’s description.