Shamrock Shadows:Mysteries a la Mode Book 4 by Tammy Beck

As the shamrocks bloom and the aroma of soda bread fills the air, Harmony Bay is decked out in green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.Francis Desmarais, the town’s cherished baker and accidental detective, is whisking up a storm of traditional Irish treats, her kitchen a whirl of festive flavors.But the luck of the Irish seems to have run out when a visiting historian, delving into the town’s Celtic roots, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Was it a tragic accident, or is there something more sinister lurking beneath the surface?Francis, with her blend of culinary skills and detective instincts, joins forces once again with Detective Ed McCoy, her good friend with Irish roots and a family hisotry of his own. Together, they embark on a journey through Harmony Bay’s past, stirring up long-forgotten grudges and secrets as old as the town itself. As they unravel the tangled history of the town’s Irish ancestors, Francis and Isaac discover that some secrets were meant to be kept hidden.With each new revelation, they come closer to understanding the historian’s untimely demise, but also closer to danger. The festive atmosphere is quickly overshadowed by the realization that someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried.Can Francis and Isaac find the truth before the St. Patrick’s Day festivities turn into a memorial? Or will the hidden history of Harmony Bay claim another victim? In this captivating tale of mystery and heritage, Francis learns that even in a town as close-knit as Harmony Bay, some secrets are as deep as the roots of Ireland itself.Welcome back to Harmony Bay, where the pastries are as rich as the history, and the truth is as elusive as a leprechaun’s gold.