The Missing Hydrangeas

Church Choir Mysteries #4

by Eileen M. Berger

Gracie enjoys growing and sharing flowers, but something awful has happened in Willow Bend. All the hydrangeas have been stolen. Thinking of the competition at the Mason County Fair, Gracie suspects this is more than just a prank. Setting out to solve the mystery, she encounters danger and some unsuspected secrets along the way.

Genres: Mystery

247 pages, Hardcover

First published October 2, 2003

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sweet, light-hearted read. I'll read more of these.

[L.K. Merideth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book. This is the first time I have read a book in this genre, and I was pleasantly surprised.The characters were fully developed, as was the plot. Although the mystery begins with missing hydrangeas, the crimes actually become far more sinister as the story unfolds. There is quite a lot of action and drama as the mystery is solved – but what I enjoyed most about this book was the gentle amble through a small Indiana town with the town’s busybody and sleuth. It was pleasant to read as the protagonist took on everyday obstacles such as: suddenly having to take over a large catering job; dealing with a power outage; or dealing with personality conflicts with other choir members. I thought the illustrations at the beginning of each chapter were delightful, and the recipe included at the end of the book was a nice touch.

[Sharon Buxton · Rating 3 out of 5]

B. contemporary fiction, inspirational fiction, cozy mystery, series, Church Choir Mysteries, #4