{"product_id":"a-body-at-the-bakery-an-utterly-unputdownable-irish-cozy-mystery-lucy-connelly-paperback","title":"A Body at the Bakery: An utterly unputdownable Irish cozy mystery -- Lucy Connelly, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Patrick's Day in Shamrock Cove has brought out countless Irish flags, streams of green bunting, lots of good-natured cheer... and the body of the local baker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of \u003cstrong\u003eMercy McCarthy's\u003c\/strong\u003e daily haunts is the patisserie at the heart of Shamrock Cove's main street, run by her good friend Paisley. The enticing aroma of rich chocolate and perfectly baked sweets is a treat she can rarely resist. She never expected that her pastry run would turn deadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the breadcrumbs with her trusty canine pal, Mr. Poe, Mercy freezes in terror when she stumbles across the lifeless body of Paisley's ex-husband, John. All fingers point to Paisley, but Mercy is determined to prove her dear friend's innocence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn's cousins refuse to help Mercy's investigation just as a suspicious stranger starts lurking around the bakery. Mercy is worried that Paisley could be next, so she enlists the help of her neighbours to catch the killer before another body turns up at the bakery. With her friends at her side, Mercy is sure the case will bqe a piece of cake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen another devastating murder happens in front of Mercy's own eyes. With the St. Patrick's Day parade just around the corner, can Mercy catch her killer before another innocent bystander at the bakery becomes toast? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn utterly compelling and totally Irish cozy mystery. Fans of Agatha Christie, Carlene O'Connor and Faith Martin will absolutely love the Mercy McCarthy series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee what readers are saying about the Mercy McCarthy series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e! I am absolutely loving the main characters!... \u003cstrong\u003eI ended up staying up until the wee hours of the morning\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eto finish as I just couldn't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e... this series is sure to fill your cozy mystery loving needs!\" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely love this series\u003c\/strong\u003e... a delight... \u003cstrong\u003eI couldn't put it down, I really really loved\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent!!!... one of the best mystery novels I've read\u003c\/strong\u003e... Definitely looking forward to the next book!!\" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWonderful... I really LOVED THIS\u003c\/strong\u003e!... I couldn't put it down... I absolutely loved it.\" \u003cem\u003eBroadbeansbooks\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I had an amazing time!... \u003cstrong\u003eOMG did I love that bookstore\u003c\/strong\u003e!!!... \u003cstrong\u003ehad me laughing out loud\u003c\/strong\u003e... I can't wait to see what's going to come next for Lizzie and Mercy!\" \u003cem\u003eDaniereads87\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect cozy mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e... I was in a horrible reading slump, and this novel helped me to turn that around... 5 out of 5!!!\" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eMagical\u003c\/strong\u003e... The setting swooped me up and dropped me right into the middle of the story... \u003cstrong\u003emakes me imagine a gray day with light rain, a stoked fire, a blanket, a cup of coffee (!!), and curling up to read\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eDelightful\u003c\/strong\u003e... thrilling... \u003cstrong\u003ekeeps you hooked\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI found myself glued to the book\u003c\/strong\u003e... cannot wait for the next!\" \u003cem\u003eThebookdecoder, \u003c\/em\u003e ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWonderful\u003c\/strong\u003e... I was instantly transported to Shamrock Cove... \u003cstrong\u003eI gobbled up this book. I loved every minute of it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucy Connelly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bookouture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\/4\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.81\" H x 5.06\" L x 0.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781807220518\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68404150698288,"sku":"9781807220518","price":14.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9781807220518.jpg?v=1794371656","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/a-body-at-the-bakery-an-utterly-unputdownable-irish-cozy-mystery-lucy-connelly-paperback","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}