When Greenfield’s beloved Winter Garden Festival ends in tragedy, botanist and amateur sleuth Amelia Montgomery once again finds herself at the heart of a mystery. Celebrated artist Lydia Castor is discovered dead beneath her own ivy-covered installation—an eerie masterpiece turned crime scene.
With her steadfast partner, Ethan Reynolds, by her side, Amelia digs into a tangle of secrets sprouting through Greenfield’s art and gardening circles. The clues point to more than artistic rivalry—someone has been cultivating danger, and a deadly chemical compound hidden in the vines may be the key.
As whispers of corporate corruption and old grudges twist through the town, Amelia must uncover who’s pruning away the truth before another life is cut short.
Full of small-town charm, botanical intrigue, and the quiet spark between two reluctant partners, The Treacherous Garland is a heartwarming cozy mystery where friendship, courage, and community bloom even in the darkest winter.