Things really go to seed in the newest novel in the New York Times bestselling Book Retreat mysteries... There is a hidden garden bordering the grounds of Jane Steward s book-themed resort a garden filled with beautiful but deadly plants such as mandrake and nightshade. Tucked away behind ivy-covered walls and accessible only through a single locked door, as described in the pages of Frances Hodges Burnett's classic novel, the garden is of special interest to Jane s current group of guests, The Medieval Herbalists. But when one of them turns up dead, Jane must discover whether a member of the group has come to Storyton Hall to celebrate their passion for plant lore or to implement a particularly cruel means for murder. With thousands of books at her disposal, Jane believes she has the proper materials to solve this deadly problem. If she s wrong, however, she may lose something far more precious than the contents of Storyton s secret library..." Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Book Retreat Mysteries [A] suspenseful and compelling read. Kings River Life Magazine [A] delight...An idyllic mansion in a quaint village complete with secret passages and books, books, and more books what could make for a more ideal setting for a cozy murder?...Ellery Adams spins a fine tale full of jealously, love, greed, aspirations, and poison...Highly recommended. Open Book Society Adams...combines clever clues, a smart and courageous heroine and an interesting setting in a whodunit that will inspire readers to make further visits to Storyton Hall. Richmond Times-Dispatch Adams makes Storyton Hall come to life Readers will relish the way [she] weaves together books, mystery, and fantasy. Fresh Fiction" Praise for the "New York Times "Bestselling Book Retreat Mysteries [A] suspenseful and compelling read. Kings River Life Magazine [A] delight...An idyllic mansion in a quaint village complete with secret passages and books, books, and more books what could make for a more ideal setting for a cozy murder?...Ellery Adams spins a fine tale full of jealously, love, greed, aspirations, and poison...Highly recommended. Open Book Society Adams...combines clever clues, a smart and courageous heroine and an interesting setting in a whodunit that will inspire readers to make further visits to Storyton Hall. "Richmond Times-Dispatch" "" Adams makes Storyton Hall come to life Readers will relish the way [she] weaves together books, mystery, and fantasy. Fresh Fiction" Ellery Adams is the author of three New York Times bestselling series, including the Book Retreat Mysteries ( Murder in the Paperback Parlor, Murder in the Mystery Suite ), the Books by the Bay Mysteries ( Writing All Wrongs, Lethal Letters ), and the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries ( Breach of Crust , Lemon Pies and Little White Lies ). Ms. Adams has held many jobs, including caterer, retail clerk, car salesperson, teacher, tutor, and tech writer, all while penning poems, children s books, and novels. She writes and creates culinary delights from her home in central Virginia."