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Welcome to Cowesport!

Step into a town where the sea whispers secrets, the bookshop holds forgotten stories, and mysteries are never far behind.

Nestled along the misty Irish coast, Cowesport is charming, a little weather-worn, and full of intrigue. At the heart of it all? The Fox & Thistle Bookshop—a cozy haven where old books hide more than just words and where every creaky floorboard seems to have a tale of its own.

Whether you’re here for the gossip at The Hare & Hound, a glimpse of the cliffs beyond town, or simply to lose yourself in a good mystery, you’re always welcome.

Just keep your eyes open… because in Cowesport, every story has a secret.

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Filled with quirky locals, atmospheric charm, and tantalizing secrets, Secrets of the Fox & Thistle is the first cozy mystery in a series that promises humor, heart, and just a touch of romance.

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Cordelia Lynch never expected to inherit The Fox & Thistle Bookshop from her beloved grandmother, Winnie. Seeking a fresh start in the quaint Irish coastal town of Cowesport, Cordelia hopes to find peace among the shelves and cozy nooks of her grandmother’s charming but slightly cluttered bookstore. But her plans take an abrupt turn when she discovers the body of a local historian amidst her rare book collection.

Determined to protect her new home and uncover the truth behind her grandmother’s mysterious past, Cordelia is plunged into a world of hidden journals, buried secrets, and simmering rivalries. With her spirited Papillon companion, Petunia, at her side, and the reluctant help of the handsome yet skeptical Detective Brody Kelly, Cordelia must piece together decades-old mysteries before someone silences her permanently.

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Cowesport has a way of holding onto its stories, even the ones folks would rather forget. Secrets settle into the cobblestones, whispers linger in the sea mist, and if you listen closely, you’ll hear the past murmuring through the walls of old houses and the pages of well-worn books.

The Fox & Thistle has always been more than just a bookshop. It’s a place where stories find a home, where the past brushes up against the present, and where those who know how to look can find more than just words on a page. Some books are meant to be read, and some—well, some are meant to be found.

Winifred “Winnie” Lynch

Cowesport may be small, but it’s never quiet—not really. News travels faster than the tide, and if you want to hear it first, you’d best find yourself a stool at The Hare & Hound. This pub has seen it all—deals struck over pints, friendships forged and broken, secrets shared a little too freely after one too many. The walls have soaked up more stories than they’ll ever let on, and if they could talk, well… let’s just say a few folks might pack up and leave town overnight.

But that’s the way of things here. Cowesport holds its own, keeps its history close, and every so often, it reminds us that what’s buried doesn’t always stay that way. So go on, have a drink, swap a tale or two—but remember, in a town like this, you never really know who’s listening.

Bridget O’Shea