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The Portrait of Deception: A Small-Town 3-Month Cozy Mini-Mystery

The Portrait of Deception: A Small-Town 3-Month Cozy Mini-Mystery

$35.99 USD

$42.00 USD

Murder, mystery, and one very unimpressed cat—can Lydia crack the case hidden behind the canvas?

The story unfolds over 6 letters
Letters mailed twice per month (6"x9" envelopes)
Interactive elements with each letter
Tiger gives you his own sassy take on the case with each letter

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3-Month Serialized Story | 2 Letters per Month
All-in-One Story Box | All 6-letters shipped together

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A snail mail cozy mini-mystery delivered 2 times per month over 3 months, or in an All-in-One Gift Box!

A stolen portrait, a deadly toast, and a secret someone would kill to keep buried—welcome to Huckleberry Hollow, where history has a way of turning deadly.

I thought an evening at the Huckleberry Hollow Historical Society’s auction would be nothing more than good company, a few overpriced antiques, and a free glass of wine.

I was wrong.

I’m Lydia Bellweather—journalist, amateur sleuth, and perpetually finding myself in the middle of mysteries I never planned to solve.

One minute, I was watching a ruthless collector gloat over his latest acquisition—the prized portrait of Eleanor Holloway—and the next, Elias Farnsworth was collapsing mid-toast, poisoned before he could claim his prize.

The police have their suspects, but something doesn’t add up.

Maybe it’s the missing piece of the portrait, the whispers of a long-buried family scandal, or the way certain guests at the auction seemed a little too relieved by Elias’s untimely demise.

One thing’s for sure—Detective Harris is already tired of me poking around. But with my notebook in hand, my best friend Molly by my side, and my grumpy Persian cat, Tiger, providing his usual brand of judgment, I won’t stop until I find the truth.

Because in a town like Huckleberry Hollow, history never stays buried for long.

Perfect for fans of: Small-town intrigue, quirky characters, and a cozy mini-mystery with a feline sidekick that adds his own brand of grumpy charm to the investigation.

Story Tropes:

Puzzling crime element
Quirky side characters
Multiple suspects
Unsympathetic victim
Light humor
Community Connections
Sidekick Pet
Red Herring
Murder
Gossipy Best Friend
Cop or other authority figure that discourages amateur sleuth

Fantastic Little Mystery

The Portrait of Deception: A Small-Town 3-Month Cozy Mini-Mystery absolutely delivered on every count! I opted for the all-in-one story box and I’m so glad I did—I couldn’t wait to unravel the mystery, and once I started, I couldn’t put the letters down.
The immersive storytelling and charming small-town vibe made it the perfect way to unwind after a long day. It struck the perfect balance of intrigue and coziness, keeping me both relaxed and completely hooked.
If you're looking for a unique and engaging way to spend your evenings, this delightful short mystery is a gem.

Fun and Intriguing

I am only two letters into the mystery, and I am enjoying it immensely. The clues are keeping me guessing!

The portrait of deception

I love the different pieces of the portrait it well thought of.I will be looking forward to my next letter

Mini-Mystery in my Mailbox

I am really enjoying reading the mini -mystery and trying to gather all the clues to figure out who committed the crime! It's nice to get something fun in the mailbox every couple of weeks!

Fun

I purchased for my Mother and she absolutely loves it. She is only two letters in and excited for the next. I will have to purchase a 12 month story.

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Product options	Edition 3-Month Serialized Story \| 2 Letters per Month, All-in-One Story Box \| All 6-letters shipped together
Product vendor	Letters by Lanternlight
Product tags	3-Month Mini Mystery , Cozy Mystery , huckleberry hollow , story
Product collections	Cozy Mysteries, Huckleberry Hollow

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