An Orchard Mystery

Sheila Connolly

When Meg Corey arrives in rural Massachusetts to renovate and sell an inherited colonial house, she expects a quick project—not a new attachment to the property, its apple orchard, and the possibilities of a different life. Her plans take a darker turn when she discovers her former boyfriend’s body in the septic tank, drawing her into a murder investigation rooted in the community’s secrets. As suspicion spreads and long-buried tensions surface, Meg must navigate small-town rivalries, family complications, and the unsettling history surrounding her new home. Blending cozy mystery, vivid New England atmosphere, and an appealing heroine’s search for belonging, the novel offers a suspenseful tale of reinvention and danger.

Sheila Connolly

When orchard owner Meg Corey discovers a body poisoned by pesticide in her springhouse, her quiet New England community is shaken—and suspicion quickly turns toward her. Determined to protect her reputation and uncover the truth, Meg must navigate local rivalries, buried secrets, and a dangerous investigation rooted in the town’s close-knit way of life. Blending farm-country atmosphere with suspense, this cozy mystery explores community, loyalty, and the risks of defending what matters most. Includes recipes inspired by the story’s orchard setting.

Sheila Connolly

When a group of fresh-faced culinary graduates arrives in Granford to open a farm-to-table restaurant, orchard owner Meg Corey is eager to support the venture with apples from her inherited farm—and enjoy her growing romance with local plumber Seth. But the dream turns sour when one of the young chefs is found dead, sending the town’s plans into turmoil. Determined to uncover the truth without alienating her neighbors, Meg follows a trail that leads through hidden resentments and long-buried secrets. Set against the close-knit world of rural New England, this cozy mystery blends community intrigue, locally sourced charm, and a resourceful amateur sleuth facing a killer close to home.

Sheila Connolly

When an English professor and longtime friend of Meg Corey’s mother is found dead in a cider house, the quiet rhythms of orchard life are shattered. As Meg investigates, troubling questions about her mother’s past—and the possibility that she may be connected to the crime—begin to surface. Set amid the harvest-season beauty of small-town New England, this cozy mystery explores family secrets, buried resentments, and the dangerous tensions lurking beneath a seemingly peaceful community.

Sheila Connolly

When Meg Corey uncovers an antique silk sampler stitched with apple trees and unfamiliar names, she expects a glimpse into the past—not a threat to her own safety. As a string of seemingly accidental mishaps escalates, Meg is drawn into a long-buried mystery rooted in the history of her New England community. To protect herself and uncover the truth, she must decipher the sampler’s clues before its secrets put someone else in danger. Blending cozy mystery, local history, and a richly atmospheric setting, the novel offers a suspenseful investigation shaped by community ties and the enduring consequences of the past.

Sheila Connolly

Meg Corey is settling into life as an apple orchard owner in Granford, balancing new friendships and a promising relationship with Seth Chapin, when an old colleague arrives to manage a high-profile political campaign. Her small-town routine is further disrupted when dairy farmer Joyce Truesdell is found dead beside her herd, apparently the victim of a tragic accident. But evidence soon reveals that Joyce was murdered, sending Meg into a dangerous investigation through local rivalries, political tensions, and long-held secrets. Blending cozy mystery, rural New England atmosphere, and sharp observations of community life, this installment challenges Meg to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

Sheila Connolly

Orchard owner Meg Corey is already battling drought and the exhausting demands of keeping her trees alive when a routine outing with her boyfriend, Seth, leads to a shocking discovery at an old sawmill reserve. As Meg investigates the suspicious death, she uncovers a troubling insect infestation threatening Granford’s woodlands—and connections that may reach deeper than anyone expects. Balancing community tensions, environmental danger, and the demands of rural life, this atmospheric mystery blends keen observation, local history, and a determined amateur sleuth.

Sheila Connolly

In the small Massachusetts town of Granford, harvest season brings long days and urgent preparations for the coming New England winter. Orchard owner Meg Corey is focused on gathering her apple crop while her fiancé, Seth, works to restore a historic building—until the discovery of a skeleton beneath the property and the murder of a young man connected to one of Meg’s former workers unsettle the community. As suspicion spreads and old secrets begin to surface, Meg must balance the demands of the harvest with a dangerous search for the truth. Set against a richly evoked rural landscape, this cozy mystery explores community ties, buried history, and the perils of uncovering the past.