First published 2011
Lori Shepherd finds herself drawn into another gentle mystery in the peaceful Cotswolds village of Finch. When the annual harvest season arrives, the community comes together for traditional food preservation, but Lori discovers that preserving tomatoes involves more than just following recipes. As she learns the time-honored techniques from her neighbors, small tensions and secrets begin to surface among the villagers. The simple act of canning becomes a window into the deeper connections that bind the community together. Lori must navigate the delicate social dynamics while uncovering truths that have been simmering beneath Finch's tranquil surface. This gentle mystery explores how traditions connect generations and how the most ordinary activities can reveal extraordinary insights about the people we think we know.
Genres: domestic-fiction, contemporary, cozy-mystery, food-writing
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Cotswolds, Finch
Period: Harvest Season
34 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace