Peril At Parsley Place: A Hazelwood High Jinx Cozy Mystery

by Samantha Noble

In the community garden on Parsley Place, volunteers found Harold Honeycomb. He is the town’s beekeeper.

He was dead, among his hives.

But, Grace Hawthorne and her wise-cracking parrot, Polly, saw the tragedy as a murder, right away, and got right on it.

Grace is the resourceful innkeeper with an eye for clues and a mind for mischief.

Polly is a parrot with a gift for repeating the secrets of Hazelwood's residents. She does so at the best times.

Enter Officer Jack Carter. He's Hazelwood's upstanding lawman.

He finds his by-the-book approach tested by Grace's unorthodox methods.

He may be wary of her involvement. But, together, this odd team navigates a maze of hidden motives and sticky situations.

Grace’s insights—and Polly's uncanny mimicry—crack the case wide open. Suspicion runs rampant. Everyone locks their doors at night, while the team races against time to solve who did it.

They must navigate and solve the case before disaster strikes again.

Genres: Cozy Mystery

44 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2024

Reviews

[Cornel Diaconu · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beekeeper killed for some secret recipe ?
A nice (and short) story. With a parrot repeating what people talked around her ?
Even better.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kernel of the story and the characters are top notch, but the explanations and conclusions definitely need work. I felt adrift throughout most of this short story, but still liked what I understood. However, as I said, I did like what I understood and I do recommend this short story. Perhaps someone more intelligent than I can understand it better.

[Karin Tillotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who killed Harold Honeycomb and how and why??? He fell and hit his head??? An extra Polly feather??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.

[Rick Farlee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Polly, the parrot, is the eyewitness and key to this mystery… nice storyline.

[Beverly · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this very strange and not worth my time reading

[Monica M · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

[Chili Diane Evance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet short story of a member of the town that died. An out of town detective hooks up with the Inn’s owner to solve the mystery.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A honey of a cozy mystery. Polly knows.

[Chrissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting plot. Quick read. Poorly written.

[Beth Helm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this short story. It is a great way to kick off a new series. I can't wait to read the next book.

[Lilly Guirguis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ship Grace and Officer Carter

Read if you love movies like Clue (1986)

[Douvonté · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25