The Crumbly Clue

By Jörgen Broström

Just when Oakhaven thought it could finally move past Alistair Finch's unsettling demise, another mystery bakes up, proving this village's past is anything but settled. When a priceless, century-old Oakhaven Bake-Off trophy vanishes from the library's historical display, baker Elara Vance smells more than just missing silver.

Librarian Mrs. Gable's rare panic suggests the trophy is more than a mere trinket, and Elara's keen eye spots flour dust and a meticulously cleaned display case - this isn't a simple smash-and-grab. As suspicion simmers among the village's warring historical societies, Elara finds herself kneading through layers of polite rivalries and long-held grudges.

The missing trophy, it turns out, might hold a hidden inscription linking to an ancient land dispute, a secret Alistair Finch was dangerously close to uncovering. With the annual Bake-Off approaching, Elara must navigate Oakhaven's delicate social crust, where a casual chat over sourdough can reveal more than any formal interrogation.

Can Elara use her unique blend of intuition and deduction to unmask a thief whose motives are steeped in history, or will Oakhaven's sweet fa ade finally crumble under the weight of its own secrets?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HFWLD3HF
• ISBN13: 9798193689539
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"