County Cork Mystery

Sheila Connolly

When Boston bartender Maura Donovan arrives in the small Irish village of Leap to settle an unexpected inheritance, she finds herself drawn into the life of the local pub—and the closely guarded secrets of its patrons. But when a body is discovered in a nearby bog, Maura’s new home becomes the center of a troubling mystery rooted in the village’s past. As suspicion spreads and old loyalties are tested, she must navigate unfamiliar customs, reluctant witnesses, and dangers closer to home than she imagined. Set against the atmospheric landscape of County Cork, this engaging cozy mystery explores community, belonging, and the consequences of long-buried secrets.

Sheila Connolly

After leaving Boston behind, Maura Donovan is building a new life in County Cork—running a pub, finding her place in the community, and trying to stay clear of trouble. But when scandal and suspicion grip the town of Skibbereen, Maura is drawn into a dangerous mystery where old secrets refuse to stay buried. As she navigates clashing loyalties, local rivalries, and the close-knit rhythms of rural Ireland, she must determine whom she can trust before the truth puts her own future at risk. Rich in atmosphere, wit, and Irish charm, this cozy mystery blends an intricate investigation with themes of belonging, community, and second chances.

Sheila Connolly

After leaving Boston behind, Maura Donovan is trying to build a new life while running a traditional pub in the small Irish village of Leap. But when a local man turns up dead, the community’s close-knit bonds begin to reveal old grudges, hidden tensions, and secrets best left undisturbed. Drawn into the investigation, Maura must navigate village politics and unfamiliar customs while searching for the truth before danger reaches even closer to home. Blending atmospheric Irish setting, richly drawn characters, and classic cozy-mystery intrigue, this novel explores belonging, loyalty, and the complicated ties that bind a community together.