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  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Second Acts Vintage: Nora Blackwell Cozy Mystery Series

Second Acts Vintage: Nora Blackwell Cozy Mystery Series

Harman, Dianne

Paperback

Series: Nora Blackwell Cozy Mystery, Book 1

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN13: 9798247898689
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 26 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the charming New England town of Millbrook, Nora Blackwell has found her dream life running Second Acts Vintage, a carefully curated shop filled with stories waiting to be rediscovered. When the historic Ashford estate opens for liquidation, Nora discovers more than just exquisite 1940s clothing-she uncovers a decades-old mystery sewn into the lining of a navy-blue coat.

The coat once belonged to Catherine Ashford, who died young in the 1940s, leaving behind a sister who could never let go. When Nora's beloved black Labrador, Gatsby, fixates on the garment with unusual intensity, she follows his instincts and discovers a hidden pocket containing a diary that's been concealed for over eighty years.

As Nora delves into the secrets of the Ashford family, she's drawn into a web of old money, hidden truths, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Catherine's death. Blake Ashford, the troubled grandson struggling with his family's financial collapse, warns her that family heirlooms can be complicated. But Nora can't resist piecing together the story behind the coat and the woman who wore it.

Meanwhile, her quiet life is changing in unexpected ways. Marcus Webb, the charming newspaper editor who's been a fixture in her shop, finally asks her on a date. Her best friend Sophie enthusiastically orchestrates the budding romance from the sidelines, while Nora navigates the delicate balance between preserving the past and embracing her own future.

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