The Hound by the Old Mill. A Country Canine Mystery
Eleanor Rose Ashworth
Synopsis "The Hound by the Old Mill. A Country Canine Mystery"
Love cozy mysteries with loyal dogs and quiet country secrets? What would you do if your dog refused to go near an old abandoned mill? Why does River react so strongly to the ruins by the river? Who was the man found near the mill, and what was he searching for? What secret has been hidden beneath the old wooden floor for years? Can one determined baker uncover the truth before it's too late?
In the quiet town of Willow Brook, life moves at a steady, comforting pace. Mornings begin with fresh bread at Sweet River Bakery, familiar faces gather around the same table, and the river flows gently past the orchard road.
For one local baker, life is simple and predictable. That is, until a new companion enters the picture.
River, a calm and observant hound, quickly becomes part of daily life in town. But from the very beginning, there is one place he refuses to go.
The old mill by the river.
While others ignore the abandoned building, River reacts with quiet unease every time they pass it. What seems like a simple instinct soon turns into something far more serious when a body is discovered near the ruins.
As questions begin to spread through Willow Brook, small details start to matter. Fresh footprints near the river. A stranger asking careful questions about the mill. Missing records that once documented the land's history.
With River leading the way, the quiet routine of town life begins to shift. Each clue brings the truth a little closer, revealing that the abandoned mill holds more than just memories.
It holds evidence.
And someone has been searching for it.
As the pieces come together, the mystery deepens into something far more dangerous than anyone expected. Because the truth hidden beneath the mill floor is not just part of the past.
It is worth enough to kill for.
Key FeaturesCozy mystery set in a peaceful countryside townLoyal hound guiding the investigation through instinctAmateur sleuth uncovering hidden land secretsMystery built around an abandoned mill and buried recordsPerfect for readers who enjoy dogs, rural settings, and gentle suspense The Hound by the Old Mill: A Country Canine Mystery is a warm and engaging story where a loyal dog, a quiet town, and a forgotten secret come together to reveal a truth that refused to stay hidden.
