The Secret, Book & Scone Society

Ellery Adams

52 pages 1-hour read

Ellery Adams

The Secret, Book & Scone Society

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Book Brief

Ellery Adams

The Secret, Book & Scone Society

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miracle Springs, North Carolina • Contemporary

Theme
Forgiveness

Grief

Guilt
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams is about Nora Pennington, a bookstore owner in Miracle Springs, North Carolina, who leads a group of women with painful pasts. They form a bond over sharing their stories and baked goods while solving a mysterious death in their community. Together, they find healing and friendship.

Mysterious

Inspirational

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams is praised for its enchanting small-town setting and well-developed, relatable characters. The narrative effectively combines mystery with the healing power of books. While some found the plot predictable, many appreciated the heartfelt themes of friendship and redemption. A charming read with cozy, comforting vibes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Secret, Book & Scone Society?

Fans of cozy mysteries with a love for books and baking will delight in The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams. Similar to the readers of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen series or Lorna Barrett’s Booktown Mysteries, this book offers a blend of quaint small-town charm and intriguing secrets.

Character List

The protagonist and owner of Miracle Books, who uses bibliotherapy to help others while overcoming her own traumatic past and reclusive tendencies.

Owner of the Gingerbread House bakery, known for her intuitive empathy expressed through custom comfort scones, hiding a personal secret.

The glamorous owner of Magnolia Salon and Spa, using her persona to mask deeper vulnerabilities and a desire to empower women.

An employee at the Miracle Springs Thermal Pools, haunted by a past tragedy, whose empathy and caregiving nature play a crucial role in the story.

A polished but corrupt builder involved in a criminal scheme, hiding his true intentions behind a charming facade.

A compassionate paramedic and Nora's romantic interest, whose shared experience of trauma creates a bond between them.

A partner in a corrupt firm, whose murder catalyzes the narrative and the search for justice.

A partner entangled in the scam, whose actions and subsequent death heighten the story's stakes.

A calculating accomplice in the real-estate scam, ready to flee with the profits alongside Collin.

A corrupt officer abusing his power to aid the fraud scheme, posing obstacles to justice.

The local bank president facilitating the mortgage fraud intertwined with the scam.

A real-estate agent involved in the scam who eventually seeks revenge after being wronged.

A bartender with hidden motives, whose complex actions have significant repercussions within the story.

Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miracle Springs, North Carolina • Contemporary

Theme
Forgiveness

Grief

Guilt
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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