book cover of Minty Malice
 

Minty Malice

(2025)
(The fourth book in the Penny Hawthorne Cozy Mystery series)
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“A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding
Murder in the Manor)
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MINTY MALICE: A PENNY HAWTHORNE COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #4) is the fourth book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of
Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews!

Penelope “Penny” Hawthorne, an herbalist with a knack for creating unique teas, travels to exotic locations worldwide to source only the best and rarest herbs and roots.

But when Penny travels to Marrakech to source exotic mint leaves for her elite clientele, she is unexpectedly steeped into a murder mystery involving a prominent spice trader.

As she blends her knowledge of herbs with sleuthing to clear her name, Penny must navigate through the aromatic alleys of a bustling souk—and the heart of a growing romance with a dashing British detective.

Dive into the charm of the Penny Hawthorne series, a cozy mystery filled with clever humor and captivating quirkiness that transports you to far-flung locales. Combining comedic elements with emotional depth and surprising twists, this series promises to introduce you to a delightful new hero who's set to capture your affection and captivate you well into the night.

Future books in the series are also available!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding
Murder in the Manor)
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“The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding
Murder in the Manor)
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“It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding
Murder in the Manor)
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“What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding
Murder in the Manor)
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“This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding
Always, Forever)
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“A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!��
--Amazon reviewer (regarding
Always, With You)
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Genre: Cozy Mystery

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