Highland Treachery

Annie's Secret of the Quilt #4

by Elizabeth Penney

Sofia who is guardian of a family quilt and diary is still learning the secrets of her family. In VT Sofia finds herself attending the Highland Games as a contestant in a baking contest.

Genres: Fiction

206 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2015

About the author

Elizabeth 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.

Reviews

[Mary McDonald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another very enjoyable read. This one focuses on the mid-eighteenth century Jacobite clans uprising in the Highlands of Scotland. In modern day the main character Sophia attends a Highland games festival. This read made me want to brush up on my Scottish history. Can't wait to see where the next quilt square brings me.

[Alana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great writing, nice and tight

[Bette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a "double story." At first I wasn't sure I would like going back in time then to present. But it was well written and I enjoyed both story lines and the connections.

[Sharon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick read and author did a nice job of making sure that the different eras were clear (she skipped between present day Vermont and 1745 Scotland.

[Pat Esden · Rating 5 out of 5]

HIGHLAND TREACHERY is a delightful cozy mystery, especially for fans of Scottish history. It alternates between the present and the 18th century. In the present, Sofia Parker is delving into the mysteries behind a tartan patch in an heirloom quilt as well as embroiled in a baking contest controversy at a Highland game. In the 18th century, Sofia’s ancestor is a Scottish herbalist entangled in murder case. This quick light read is packed with historical details, and wonderfully smart and courageous women. A great choice for lovers of cozy mysteries