A gripping and gracefully written cozy mystery where buried secrets, small-town politics, and one determined journalist collide in a storm of lies and betrayal.
 
When investigative reporter Henrietta O’Dwyer Collins — known as “Henrie O” — travels to the quiet town of Fair Haven to visit an old friend, she expects a relaxing stay. But when a powerful local family is rocked by scandal and a brutal murder follows, Henrie O’s instincts tell her that the truth is far darker than anyone wants to admit. As she digs beneath the surface of polite society, she finds that even the most charming towns can hide dangerous resentments — and that exposing the truth may come at a deadly cost.
 
In Scandal in Fair Haven, Carolyn Hart crafts a taut and intelligent mystery filled with sharp dialogue, emotional insight, and the atmospheric charm that defines her Henrie O series. What begins as a social scandal quickly turns into a full-blown homicide investigation, and Henrie O’s curiosity draws her into a web of deception that threatens to unravel lives and reputations alike.
 
Balancing her journalist’s tenacity with empathy and grace, Henrie O navigates friendship, morality, and justice in a story that’s both sophisticated and deeply human. Scandal in Fair Haven showcases Carolyn Hart’s talent for combining psychological depth with page-turning suspense — a must-read for cozy mystery lovers who appreciate elegance and intelligence in their fiction.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A thoughtful, character-driven mystery with emotional depth.
Features Henrie O — a wise, independent, and fiercely intuitive sleuth.
Small-town setting filled with secrets, gossip, and hidden motives.
Combines classic cozy storytelling with modern psychological intrigue.
Part of Carolyn Hart’s acclaimed Henrie O Mystery series.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Agatha Christie, P.D. James, and Mary Higgins Clark.
Readers who love sophisticated, small-town mysteries with heart.
Cozy collectors continuing their Henrie O series.
Book clubs that enjoy mysteries exploring morality and truth.
 
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Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James — a smart, atmospheric mystery of manners.