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Gift Shop Mysteries #3
Embroidering the Truth
Not yet published
Expected 28 Jul 26- GenresMystery
Paperback
Expected publication July 28, 2026
About the author
Elizabeth Penney
96 books568 followersElizabeth Penney lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where she pens novels and tries to grow things. Elements that often appear in her novels include vintage summer cottages, past/present mysteries, and the arts. After spending early years in England and France, she grew up in Maine, settings that are reflected in her books.
Elizabeth is the author of the Apron Shop Series and Cambridge Bookshop Series from St. Martin's as well as over twenty novels, short stories, and hundreds of business articles. A former consultant and nonprofit executive, she holds a BS and an MBA. She's also written screenplays with her musician husband.
She loves walking in the woods, kayaking on quiet ponds, trying new recipes, and feeding family and friends.
Elizabeth is the author of the Apron Shop Series and Cambridge Bookshop Series from St. Martin's as well as over twenty novels, short stories, and hundreds of business articles. A former consultant and nonprofit executive, she holds a BS and an MBA. She's also written screenplays with her musician husband.
She loves walking in the woods, kayaking on quiet ponds, trying new recipes, and feeding family and friends.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really enjoyed this read, and how they go about getting the answers.
Have some old quilts in my home, and some new ones I've made, so this one really piqued my interest.
This is the third book in this series, and the first that I have read, it can be read alone!
The story revolves around an old quilt with beautiful appliques, and then the mystery begins.
The story along with some danger, does revolve around this quilt, but highlights some of the past centuries taking women for granted, and some men who claim their work as their own.
A very enlightening read, filled with love and being there for one another, but their is also some danger!
I'll be looking for more by this author!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Guideposts, and was not required to give a positive review.
Have some old quilts in my home, and some new ones I've made, so this one really piqued my interest.
This is the third book in this series, and the first that I have read, it can be read alone!
The story revolves around an old quilt with beautiful appliques, and then the mystery begins.
The story along with some danger, does revolve around this quilt, but highlights some of the past centuries taking women for granted, and some men who claim their work as their own.
A very enlightening read, filled with love and being there for one another, but their is also some danger!
I'll be looking for more by this author!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Guideposts, and was not required to give a positive review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
An old school chum brings a quilt to Sarah’s gift shop. Several squares are signed by Emily Deveau. If authenticated, the quilt is valuable. Several people want the quilt, some not so nice about it, and break-ins occur. Sarah dives into the research. The quilt belonged to Victoria Lawson, an architect who, like her friend Emily, didn’t get the credit she deserved. A dual timeline brings Victoria and Emily to life. The historical includes a visit to the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
June 15, 2026
Such a fun mystery read involving a quilt and Sarah proving if the quilt squares were genuinely made by an artist. I enjoyed learning more about the female architects in the Gilded Age and how the quilt has ties back to that time period.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
"Embroidering the Truth by Elizabeth Penney” the 3rd instalment in A Gift Shop Mystery series set in Port Huron, Michigan. Each book is written by a different author and this time it happens to be one of my favorite authors Elizabeth Penney so I was sure I wouldn’t be disappointed.
Embroidering the Truth is a charming cozy mystery with a pleasant, steady pace. Unlike many cozies, there’s no murder here. Instead, it weaves together a historical mystery with a modern-day one.
The plot centers on Sarah’s old friend Renee Torres, who brings a stunning quilt that belonged to her recently deceased great-aunt. Together, they realize that this Baltimore album quilt includes pieces from a famous nineteenth-century artist named Emily Deveau—meaning the value of the piece just skyrocketed! What was such a precious item doing in Renee’s family home? Chapters set in the past help fill in the quilts backstory.
I requested and received an advance readers copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Embroidering the Truth is a charming cozy mystery with a pleasant, steady pace. Unlike many cozies, there’s no murder here. Instead, it weaves together a historical mystery with a modern-day one.
The plot centers on Sarah’s old friend Renee Torres, who brings a stunning quilt that belonged to her recently deceased great-aunt. Together, they realize that this Baltimore album quilt includes pieces from a famous nineteenth-century artist named Emily Deveau—meaning the value of the piece just skyrocketed! What was such a precious item doing in Renee’s family home? Chapters set in the past help fill in the quilts backstory.
I requested and received an advance readers copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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