The Cheddar Cipher

By Sharon Bowditch

A cryptic code etched on Brackenbay's finest cheeses? Nelly Bell knows this isn't just a mouse's mischief.

Three months after her last brush with crime, ice-cream parlour co-owner Nelly Bell finds herself in a fresh pickle. Her meticulous cheesemonger friend, Simon, unearths a series of strangely marked cheeses, each bearing an obscure historical code. This peculiar discovery leads Nelly to Elias Thorne, a local archivist, whose subsequent death is ruled an accident. But Nelly's gut instinct screams otherwise, especially when she learns of Elias's recent obsession with Brackenbay's forgotten past and a proposed development threatening to erase it.

Dive into a compelling cosy mystery where historical preservation clashes with modern ambition. As Nelly peels back layers of community gossip and long-held resentments, she uncovers a hidden battle for the town's future. With the help of her twin sister Nora, Nelly must decipher the cheese code, connect it to Elias's work, and expose a killer who isn't just protecting a secret from the past, but actively manipulating Brackenbay's future. Can she unmask the culprit before her beloved town loses its unique character, and perhaps, Nelly herself?

Start reading The Cheddar Cipher and unravel the mystery that threatens to reshape Brackenbay.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HN4CY7JK
• ISBN13: 9798162461838
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"