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Claire's Candles #8
Wildflower Worries
Can Claire solve the murder at the garden centre? Spring has sprung in Northash, and for Claire Harris, the season promises new beginnings. With the garden centre blooming and her father Alan landing a part-time job as a gardener there, all seems well until Claire collaborates with the local beekeeper for her new beeswax range of wildflower candles. A seemingly innocent cup of herbal tea seals the beekeeper's fate, leading Claire into a honeycomb of betrayal, motives, and deadly flora.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2023
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Agatha Frost
68 books603 followersAGATHA FROST, an Amazon bestselling author, has written over thirty mystery novels. She lives in the North West English county of Lancashire with her two cuddly beagles and one cat.
When Agatha isn’t writing, she loves reading head-scratching mysteries and thrillers, coffee, baking, and exploring her local countryside on long dog walks.
From a young age, Agatha devoured the great British murder mystery books and television shows, ample inspiration for her Peridale Café and Claire’s Candles series. She loves writing about family women who juggle their ordinary village lives with the challenges of amateur sleuthing.
Add in some good food, close friends and family, cute pets, and plenty of twists and turns, and you have a classic Agatha Frost mystery.
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When Agatha isn’t writing, she loves reading head-scratching mysteries and thrillers, coffee, baking, and exploring her local countryside on long dog walks.
From a young age, Agatha devoured the great British murder mystery books and television shows, ample inspiration for her Peridale Café and Claire’s Candles series. She loves writing about family women who juggle their ordinary village lives with the challenges of amateur sleuthing.
Add in some good food, close friends and family, cute pets, and plenty of twists and turns, and you have a classic Agatha Frost mystery.
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March 1, 2024
lovely
I’ve liked this series from the start but really enjoyed this one. Have such a soft spot for Ryan and Claire
I’ve liked this series from the start but really enjoyed this one. Have such a soft spot for Ryan and Claire
October 7, 2023
Oh I'm so glad Claire is back, I've missed her.
And yet again another great story.
And yet again another great story.
January 11, 2026
This is the eighth book in the Claire's Candles mystery series. I've read all of them and enjoyed them all, and Wildflower Worries was no different!
The mystery centres around the death of a beekeeper at the local garden centre, where Claire's father is working.
It was such a delightful mystery with plenty of suspects, clues and red herrings. I had so much fun reading along, trying to guess whodunnit.
Claire and her boyfriend Ryan are still going strong; their relationship never fails to make me go aww!
I'd absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves cozy mysteries.
The mystery centres around the death of a beekeeper at the local garden centre, where Claire's father is working.
It was such a delightful mystery with plenty of suspects, clues and red herrings. I had so much fun reading along, trying to guess whodunnit.
Claire and her boyfriend Ryan are still going strong; their relationship never fails to make me go aww!
I'd absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves cozy mysteries.
October 9, 2023
This was another enjoyable entry in the Claire's Candles mystery series. Claire and her father (a former policeman now retired due to health issues) are right in the thick of the latest murder in town.
I found the mystery interesting, with many potential suspects. But what I like even more about the series is how all of the characters continue to change and grow. Even Claire's mother, the seemingly unlikeable Janet, is now a successful businesswoman, playing on her talents of being a great cleaner. Claire and Ryan's relationship keeps developing, but encounters many of the problems of real relationships. I look forward to reading the next in the series, and am curious to see what happens with all of the characters.
I found the mystery interesting, with many potential suspects. But what I like even more about the series is how all of the characters continue to change and grow. Even Claire's mother, the seemingly unlikeable Janet, is now a successful businesswoman, playing on her talents of being a great cleaner. Claire and Ryan's relationship keeps developing, but encounters many of the problems of real relationships. I look forward to reading the next in the series, and am curious to see what happens with all of the characters.
May 27, 2024
When the local beekeeper, Nigella Turner, turns up dead, the village of Northash is stunned. Claire’s new scent, “Honey Wild Flower” was made from the wax of Nigella’s bees! Her candles start flying off the shelves when the town’s folk realize the candles are made from the wax of Nigella’s final honey harvest. Even worse, it appears that Nigella was poisoned.
Claire’s father, Alan, is working part-time at the local garden center where the murder occurred. Between the two, they work hard to solve the murder.
This was another good mystery. The characters propel the plot forward. Claire and Ryan’s relationship, along with Sally and Damon’s add a touch of realism to these books.
Claire’s father, Alan, is working part-time at the local garden center where the murder occurred. Between the two, they work hard to solve the murder.
This was another good mystery. The characters propel the plot forward. Claire and Ryan’s relationship, along with Sally and Damon’s add a touch of realism to these books.
October 2, 2023
Scentual, Puzzling, Poisonous, and Rewarding
Another delightful and puzzling visit to Northash and Claire's Candles. A sad loss of a new character and threatening and worrisome clues that Claire and her father are required to sort to discover the perpetrators of a murder an attempted murder are the basis for the crime. The wonderful and sometimes stressful family interactions make Claire's village seem like home. Yet another successful mystery for Agatha Frost. I do so love these stories.
Another delightful and puzzling visit to Northash and Claire's Candles. A sad loss of a new character and threatening and worrisome clues that Claire and her father are required to sort to discover the perpetrators of a murder an attempted murder are the basis for the crime. The wonderful and sometimes stressful family interactions make Claire's village seem like home. Yet another successful mystery for Agatha Frost. I do so love these stories.
January 24, 2026
Sub plots and gaming
This was another enjoyable installment that follows the familiar patterns I've come to like in the series. While each mystery stands alone, appreciating the ongoing character development really is helped by reading the books in order - subplot threads continuing nicely from previous books. I'm enjoying seeing more of Damon as the series progresses, and Indo wonder about the game Dawn ship 2 that gets mentioned. The beekeeper mystery kept me engaged, and Claire's investigations with her dad Alan are always a highlight. A solid cozy read.
This was another enjoyable installment that follows the familiar patterns I've come to like in the series. While each mystery stands alone, appreciating the ongoing character development really is helped by reading the books in order - subplot threads continuing nicely from previous books. I'm enjoying seeing more of Damon as the series progresses, and Indo wonder about the game Dawn ship 2 that gets mentioned. The beekeeper mystery kept me engaged, and Claire's investigations with her dad Alan are always a highlight. A solid cozy read.
October 6, 2023
Lovely
These books are so sweet. I love the couples, Claire a bit overweight and with glasses with hunk Rayan and High School Queen Sally in love with nerd Damon. I loved in his book how the kids are taken with Claire. And Claire and her Dad, such a great team! Throughout the books I have even warmed to Janet.
These books are so sweet. I love the couples, Claire a bit overweight and with glasses with hunk Rayan and High School Queen Sally in love with nerd Damon. I loved in his book how the kids are taken with Claire. And Claire and her Dad, such a great team! Throughout the books I have even warmed to Janet.
October 1, 2023
Another great story.
The plot as usual was engaging, The perpetrator was on my list of suspects but I wasn’t sure until the reveal. I love the interaction between the characters and developing relationships.
The plot as usual was engaging, The perpetrator was on my list of suspects but I wasn’t sure until the reveal. I love the interaction between the characters and developing relationships.
October 7, 2023
Another lovable "clever heroine solves the case". I love this series
Claire's Candles continues to exceeds my expectations for a cozy mystery. I especially admire the portrayal of Claire's dad and his efforts to cope with his disabilities
Claire's Candles continues to exceeds my expectations for a cozy mystery. I especially admire the portrayal of Claire's dad and his efforts to cope with his disabilities
January 4, 2024
Claire and Alan solving another crime
I love these books by Aatha Frost. The story was well written with a few twists and turns, catching the villain in the end. The storyboard Claire and Ryan is lovely too.
I love these books by Aatha Frost. The story was well written with a few twists and turns, catching the villain in the end. The storyboard Claire and Ryan is lovely too.
March 8, 2024
A fantastic addition to the series.
The characters are wonderful and evolving. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
The characters are wonderful and evolving. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
October 12, 2023
Loved.it and this whole series
October 13, 2023
love this series, this book was REALLY good...
October 14, 2023
Brilliant as per usual. I can’t get enough of these series or the peridale cafe series. Can’t wait for the next one.
October 29, 2023
good mystery!
Fun and light but a good mystery had me guessing who the culprit was. Fun and quick read that was very enjoyable. Great series!
Fun and light but a good mystery had me guessing who the culprit was. Fun and quick read that was very enjoyable. Great series!
November 17, 2023
Really enjoy reading this series
April 12, 2024
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
July 4, 2024
Review
I really like this series. There is always an interesting murder and some misdirection. The characters are likeable and the bad guys always get caught.
I really like this series. There is always an interesting murder and some misdirection. The characters are likeable and the bad guys always get caught.
January 13, 2026
The very best book so far
From the start they get better and better. The very essence of cosy crime especially for long winter days and nights
From the start they get better and better. The very essence of cosy crime especially for long winter days and nights
October 9, 2023
My favorite book of the series, I couldn’t put it down. The characters, whether lovable or detestable, jump off the page. Amelia is a hoot and makes me laugh. I thought I knew the killer but was still surprised at the ending. Agatha transported me right in Northash as if I were part of the book!
October 21, 2023
Good to have Claire back again. Her story keeps developing with each book.
November 20, 2023
Another fun story in the Claire's Candles series.
The whole gang is back for more investigations and mystery solving.
Love this series.
The whole gang is back for more investigations and mystery solving.
Love this series.
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