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Sweetfern Harbor #9
The Elusive Wampum
Sweetfern Harbor Bed and Breakfast Cozy Mysteries can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.
At Sweetfern, there are more than rare relics on display.
Before the arrival of the collectors at Brenda’s family establishment, The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast, she was ignorant to what a wampum is until a kindly collector shows one that will feature at the highly anticipated Native American Market.
However, the sight of a wampum triggers a memory in Brenda – she recalls her uncle Randolph Sheffield possessing one, a rare relic that could be in the dusty attic. Why would something so precious be left to gather dust?
Brenda and her housekeeper, Phyllis, decide to go hunting through the large attic for the ‘lost’ wampum. However, someone else is willing to tip the place upside down to get it first.
Some secrets can’t be kept in a safe box – but someone can be trapped in one.
At Sweetfern, there are more than rare relics on display.
Before the arrival of the collectors at Brenda’s family establishment, The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast, she was ignorant to what a wampum is until a kindly collector shows one that will feature at the highly anticipated Native American Market.
However, the sight of a wampum triggers a memory in Brenda – she recalls her uncle Randolph Sheffield possessing one, a rare relic that could be in the dusty attic. Why would something so precious be left to gather dust?
Brenda and her housekeeper, Phyllis, decide to go hunting through the large attic for the ‘lost’ wampum. However, someone else is willing to tip the place upside down to get it first.
Some secrets can’t be kept in a safe box – but someone can be trapped in one.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2018
About the author
Wendy Meadows
200 books444 followersWendy Meadows is a USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author who creates the perfect escape for readers who love amateur sleuths, small-town secrets, and mysteries you can solve with a cup of tea in hand.
Her beloved series—including Sweetfern Harbor, Alaska Cozy Mysteries, and Travel Writer Mysteries—feature quirky characters, family bonds, and charming whodunits with no gore, just gentle intrigue that keeps you guessing.
When she's not plotting her next puzzle, she's spoiling her pets, enjoying time with her two adult children, and hunting for the perfect hybrid tea rose to inspire her peaceful settings.
Join her cozy community and get a free ebook plus behind-the-scenes peeks into her stories and characters.
Her beloved series—including Sweetfern Harbor, Alaska Cozy Mysteries, and Travel Writer Mysteries—feature quirky characters, family bonds, and charming whodunits with no gore, just gentle intrigue that keeps you guessing.
When she's not plotting her next puzzle, she's spoiling her pets, enjoying time with her two adult children, and hunting for the perfect hybrid tea rose to inspire her peaceful settings.
Join her cozy community and get a free ebook plus behind-the-scenes peeks into her stories and characters.
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May 21, 2018
Such a fun series. Really enjoy Ms. Meadows writings. Sweetfern is such a charming town and the individuals living there are so trusting and nice. Love the characters in this series, the B&B is a great spot to center all the stories. Really enjoy reading this series and cannot wait for the next book.
January 31, 2026
Wampum Not Interested
Just could not get into the storyline. Not even a little bit. Even though it was a very short story, it was still hard to get through.
Just could not get into the storyline. Not even a little bit. Even though it was a very short story, it was still hard to get through.
February 13, 2019
The town of Sweetfern Harbor is having a Native American Market with lots of rare antiquities and Sheffield B&B are hosting a number of guests in town for the event. Brenda soon finds out that her uncle was in possession of a wampum (rare purple in color) that has sparked the interest of some of the guests. While searching the attic, she finds that someone has gotten to the stone before she has and now she and Mac are on the case.
For the first time, Brenda and the B&B staff are not involved in solving a murder. Instead, her investigative talents are being used to hunt down a thief with very expensive tastes in antiquities. I like how she comes up with a plan to catch the thief and is in for a little surprise once they are caught. This is a wonderful cozy mystery with the right mix of mystery, adventure, and surprise twists.
For the first time, Brenda and the B&B staff are not involved in solving a murder. Instead, her investigative talents are being used to hunt down a thief with very expensive tastes in antiquities. I like how she comes up with a plan to catch the thief and is in for a little surprise once they are caught. This is a wonderful cozy mystery with the right mix of mystery, adventure, and surprise twists.
February 28, 2022
Wow, great book!!!!
This series is great!!!! I can't wait to read the next book!!!!
Sweetfern Harbor is getting ready for the Native American Market Show that sells their artifacts. The annual Antiques Market Show is for the two and a half days (the weekend).
The Sheffield is going to be full with collectors.
Then Brenda finds out she has something in her attic her uncle has stored up there of great value that has captured her guests interest.
As the weekend moves along she finds out someone has been in the attic and the antique show has been robbed. Who could to be? Is it one of the guests?
Read this book to find out!!!!
This series is great!!!! I can't wait to read the next book!!!!
Sweetfern Harbor is getting ready for the Native American Market Show that sells their artifacts. The annual Antiques Market Show is for the two and a half days (the weekend).
The Sheffield is going to be full with collectors.
Then Brenda finds out she has something in her attic her uncle has stored up there of great value that has captured her guests interest.
As the weekend moves along she finds out someone has been in the attic and the antique show has been robbed. Who could to be? Is it one of the guests?
Read this book to find out!!!!
May 25, 2018
This book was another wonderful mystery. The Native American Market has come to Sweetfern Harbor, along with new guest for Brenda's B&B. When it's made known that Brenda's Uncle had a rare wampum bead, everyone is interested. But the bead is not where she suspected.
Robbery is the headline in the book not murder. Brenda and Mac have to figure out which of their guest robbed The Market and them.
I loved this book. It's a perfect quick vacation read.
I voluntarily agreed to review this book. My review is my own honest opinion.
Robbery is the headline in the book not murder. Brenda and Mac have to figure out which of their guest robbed The Market and them.
I loved this book. It's a perfect quick vacation read.
I voluntarily agreed to review this book. My review is my own honest opinion.
June 7, 2018
The latest book in the Sweetfern Harbor mystery series is another great read! I love this series. In this one Brenda hosts guest who are in town for a collector's show of American Indian artifacts, pictures and lots of other things. One night at dinner, Brenda mentioned that her uncle happened to have a rare purple wampum bead but as far as she knows it's in the attic and she's not seen it in years. She finds that the attic has been ransacked, along with two murders at the show. She and Mac investigate the strange happenings at the Inn as well as the murders.
May 19, 2018
The sting trap
Terrific read. An antiquities fair draws new guests to the B & B. Most are interested in Native American artifacts. As is she when she finds out that her uncle had a rare bead. However when it and other items at the fair are stolen things take a darker turn. Can they find out who? Would a trap work to capture the skilled thief? A neat little plot with a nice sting at the end. Great to return to the characters were have gotten to know so well.
Terrific read. An antiquities fair draws new guests to the B & B. Most are interested in Native American artifacts. As is she when she finds out that her uncle had a rare bead. However when it and other items at the fair are stolen things take a darker turn. Can they find out who? Would a trap work to capture the skilled thief? A neat little plot with a nice sting at the end. Great to return to the characters were have gotten to know so well.
November 17, 2020
Brenda and her bed and breakfast are in an uproar in this story in the series. Her uncle's wampum bead is very much in demand and someone is willing to go all out to make sure they get their hands on it. Brenda and her friends have to come up with a plan to figure out the culprit. This took me almost to the end of the story to figure out the guilty party. This makes it a good fun read. I received and ARC Audible code and this is my honest review.
April 18, 2023
Audiobook: I enjoyed book 9 of the "Sweetfern Harbor Mystery" series. Although I haven't read any of the other "Sweetfern Harbor Mysteries", I was able to follow the story and enjoy the characters. I liked the twists and turns that unfolded. I'm looking forward to more stories from this series. Kasey Logan's narration was great, and her performance kept my attention. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.
May 20, 2018
Another cozy mystery set in Sweetfern that was lighthearted and fun to read. This time is was about ancient artifacts and what could be up on the attic at the B&B. It read well, entertained me, and I enjoyed all the usual gang from town and the B&B working together to figure out what was going on and who the bad guys were.
July 4, 2018
Quick read!
Found his book on Amazon Unlimited. Had never read this author before, so decided to try this one. A good read, plenty of believable characters & scenes. Some quirky personalities involved here, too. Good story all the way around. Makes for an easy read. Now, to see what else she's written that I can read on Unlimited. Enjoy this book!!
Found his book on Amazon Unlimited. Had never read this author before, so decided to try this one. A good read, plenty of believable characters & scenes. Some quirky personalities involved here, too. Good story all the way around. Makes for an easy read. Now, to see what else she's written that I can read on Unlimited. Enjoy this book!!
November 23, 2020
This is another in the series located in the town of Sweetfern Harbor. You do not need to have read the previous books to enjoy this one. Lots of interesting characters surrounding an artifact show and sale in town and missing artifacts. It's a fun rbook that can be read by anyone.
I listened to an advanced copy of the audio version.
I listened to an advanced copy of the audio version.
May 19, 2018
The Elusive Wampum
Another good mystery. Delightful characters and an interesting plot. I just love this series about a bed and breakfast. Thanks! I can’t wait until the next book comes out.
Another good mystery. Delightful characters and an interesting plot. I just love this series about a bed and breakfast. Thanks! I can’t wait until the next book comes out.
May 24, 2018
Very good
It was an interesting story. I looked up the wampum on the internet. I always like the main characters. Hopefully there is another book to follow the relationship between the cook and Brenda s Dad. Thank you for the story. Stay well.
It was an interesting story. I looked up the wampum on the internet. I always like the main characters. Hopefully there is another book to follow the relationship between the cook and Brenda s Dad. Thank you for the story. Stay well.
May 27, 2018
Great book
Loved reading more about Brenda and Mac Rivers adventures! The characters in small you sweetcorn harbor add to this latest series and the theft of uncle Randolph's Wampum bead:read this week and you will enjoy!!!
Loved reading more about Brenda and Mac Rivers adventures! The characters in small you sweetcorn harbor add to this latest series and the theft of uncle Randolph's Wampum bead:read this week and you will enjoy!!!
May 29, 2018
Really enjoying this series of mysteries, in Sweetfern. Likeable characters, and each mystery is different. This one is about a Native American artifact that is missing. Will they find the thief? I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
May 29, 2018
Wendy has done it again!
Another fantastic adventure. I love the stories of this little town. If it was real I would want to visit all the time. Can't wait to see what Brenda and her friends do next.
Another fantastic adventure. I love the stories of this little town. If it was real I would want to visit all the time. Can't wait to see what Brenda and her friends do next.
September 15, 2019
What a great story
Thus was an intriguing story and ending. Even though it was a disappointing ending, I am certain the next saga will be just as intriguing. I love to read books that include the same persons throughout.
Thus was an intriguing story and ending. Even though it was a disappointing ending, I am certain the next saga will be just as intriguing. I love to read books that include the same persons throughout.
May 28, 2021
A fun book
This is another great book in the Sweetfern Harbor series. The characters were interesting & I enjoyed the storyline. It was a bit different from the other books in the series, which made it enjoyable to read.
This is another great book in the Sweetfern Harbor series. The characters were interesting & I enjoyed the storyline. It was a bit different from the other books in the series, which made it enjoyable to read.
May 23, 2018
Great quick read
An artifact fair is going on and the inn is full of buyers. Is one of more of them a thief?
An artifact fair is going on and the inn is full of buyers. Is one of more of them a thief?
May 28, 2018
Wampum
It was a cute cozy. I love Sweetfern Harbor stories. I enjoy the way every works so well together. I can't wait for the next one
It was a cute cozy. I love Sweetfern Harbor stories. I enjoy the way every works so well together. I can't wait for the next one
May 30, 2018
Too obvious
This was too easy to see everything covered. Not terrible, but also a weird item to focus the story on, all things considered.
This was too easy to see everything covered. Not terrible, but also a weird item to focus the story on, all things considered.
June 4, 2018
Quick read
Too much garbage about people and situatuons. Was not particularly interesting and bounced around a lot. Was a quick read or I would not have finished it
Too much garbage about people and situatuons. Was not particularly interesting and bounced around a lot. Was a quick read or I would not have finished it
June 12, 2018
The elusive wampum
This short story has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this story to all lovers of contemporary, mystery stories.
This short story has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this story to all lovers of contemporary, mystery stories.
July 4, 2018
Enjoyable
Always entertaining it's a trip to a bed & breakfast I'd enjoy visiting. Sweetfern Harbor makes you want to vacation near the ocean.
Always entertaining it's a trip to a bed & breakfast I'd enjoy visiting. Sweetfern Harbor makes you want to vacation near the ocean.
July 7, 2018
Another mystery solved by the crew at Scheffield Inn.
Nice cozy mystery without the blood and gore. Just goes to show that Randolph was special. Cozy room for the afternoon.
Nice cozy mystery without the blood and gore. Just goes to show that Randolph was special. Cozy room for the afternoon.
September 2, 2018
really good mystery
January 9, 2019
Great series................
The author is a great story teller, she is a master of putting together a group of characters and using them to tell her story.
The author is a great story teller, she is a master of putting together a group of characters and using them to tell her story.
November 27, 2019
Another Great one
Once again I have enjoyed reading this book. The author is very good at making sure that the characters are always interesting. I would recommend it to anyone.
Once again I have enjoyed reading this book. The author is very good at making sure that the characters are always interesting. I would recommend it to anyone.
February 23, 2020
Wampum
I read this book in one sitting. It was ok but it was one of the shortest ones I’ve read. I wasn’t crazy over this one
I read this book in one sitting. It was ok but it was one of the shortest ones I’ve read. I wasn’t crazy over this one
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