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The Bellringer's Blackmail

The Bellringer's Blackmail

Broström, Jörgen

Paperback

Series: The Elara Vance Mysteries, Book 3

Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction

ISBN13: 9798175263481
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 18 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Oakhaven's annual bellringing competition is meant to be a joyous occasion, but this year, it's shattered by a chilling discovery: the star ringer, Mr. Silas Croft, unconscious in the church tower, a cryptic blackmail note clutched in his hand. For bakery owner Elara Vance, whose life is as meticulously planned as her sourdough, this incident threatens to unravel the tranquil village and expose its darkest secrets.

With Inspector Davies offering little more than weary cynicism, Elara finds herself sifting through a delicious mix of village gossip, hidden motives, and long-held rivalries within Oakhaven's historical bellringing society. From the comforting warmth of The Daily Crumb to the dusty archives of Mrs. Gable's library, her baker's eye for detail uncovers inconsistencies others miss.

The blackmail note hints at a scandalous affair, but Elara suspects there's a deeper, more intricate plot at play. She must navigate a labyrinth of veiled accusations and uncomfortable truths, all while ensuring her sourdough doesn't overproof. Oakhaven, it seems, is far from the quiet haven she once believed.

Can Elara, with her hands dusted in flour and her wits about her, unravel the true nature of the blackmail and unmask the culprit before the village's reputation, and perhaps even Mr. Croft's life, are irrevocably damaged?

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