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Toffee Apple Torment (Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Agatha Frost (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,063 ratings
A FUN AUTUMNAL BRITISH VILLAGE COSY MYSTERY PACKED WITH TWISTS AND TURNS!

There's a woman in the garden...

Candle shop owner, Claire Harris, loves everything about Halloween, from the crisp autumn nights to the movies, music, and costumes. Her latest toffee apple candle captures the spooky season’s magic in one jar, and according to her best friend and co-worker, Damon, the candle is a ‘one sniff sensation.’ If only the shop had more customers to test that theory...

But the lack of shoppers in Northash’s chilly square becomes the least of Claire’s worries. Her elderly neighbour, Mrs Beaton, has always been an enigma, no more so than when she’s found wandering around in her nightie delivering a simple message. There’s a woman in the garden. And it doesn’t take long for Claire to find that woman, Valerie Skelton, in a freshly dug grave amongst Mrs Beaton’s weeds.

The answers to who buried the woman take Claire down a secret tunnel hidden under the village, all the way back to a 1977 wedding day tragedy where Valerie’s sister, Melanie, died under similarly confusing circumstances. And the woman in the garden isn’t the only mystery Claire finds herself unravelling. Where have Northash’s shoppers gone, what happened at that wedding in 1977 to result in the murder of two women decades apart, and just who is Mrs Beaton?

THE DETECTIVE - Claire Harris, daughter of a retired detective inspector, runs her dream candle shop in a quaint British village. Surrounded by gossiping villagers, tight-knit friends, and loyal family, Claire, in her mid-thirties, can't help sleuthing when strange things happen on her doorstep...

Book 6 in the Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed better as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery with a candle-loving British amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting with quirky characters. Written in British English. No cliffhanger, swearing, gore or graphic scenes! Contains mild peril.

Other books in the series:
  1. Vanilla Bean Vengeance
  2. Black Cherry Betrayal
  3. Coconut Milk Casualty
  4. Rose Petal Revenge
  5. Fresh Linen Fraud
  6. Toffee Apple Torment
  7. Candy Cane Conspiracies
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    Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery
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    September 30, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BG1L1H4K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pink Tree Publishing LTD; 1st edition (September 30, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 30, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,063 ratings

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Agatha Frost

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Agatha lives in the North West English county of Lancashire with her two cuddly beagles and one cat.

When Agatha isn’t writing, she loves reading head-scratching mysteries and thrillers, coffee, baking, and exploring her local countryside on long dog walks.

From a young age, Agatha devoured the great British murder mystery books and television shows, ample inspiration for her Peridale Café and Claire’s Candles series. She loves writing about family women who juggle their ordinary village lives with the challenges of amateur sleuthing.

Add in some good food, close friends and family, cute pets, and plenty of twists and turns, and you have a classic Agatha Frost mystery.

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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery book, praising its compelling plot and wonderful characters. Moreover, the book is easy to read and quick to finish, with customers appreciating how they can imagine the scents from the candles.

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15 customers mention "Mystery content"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, finding it compelling with an interesting plot, and one customer mentions it has many layers to the story.

"...In the end, Claire discovers the truth. The story is very well written and the characters are quite detailed...." Read more

"I am really enjoying this series. This one was pretty good. Multiple murders and murders. I like the way the characters are progressing...." Read more

"...British village, lovely candles with the smell of toffee apples, halloween party, past secrets and of course murder.🎃..." Read more

"...Very enjoyable murder mystery." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book.

"...The story is very well written and the characters are quite detailed. I was surprised to find out who was involved in the murders." Read more

"...Very well written with finely drawn likeable characters. An elderly neighbor of Claire's parents keeps stating that there is a woman in her garden...." Read more

"...Multiple murders and murders. I like the way the characters are progressing. Can't wait for the next one." Read more

"Ms. Frost writes such believable characters that you get involved with their life and what happens to them...." Read more

11 customers mention "Enjoyment"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a good read and enjoy the series, with one customer specifically mentioning their appreciation for Agatha Frost's work.

"This book was so wonderfully entertaining! Well worth the wait for a new Claire's Candle mystery...." Read more

"I am really enjoying this series. This one was pretty good. Multiple murders and murders. I like the way the characters are progressing...." Read more

"...This book in the series was a long time coming, and I read it in hours. The good news is the next book is just a few weeks away...." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoy Agatha Frost's books. They sever disappoint and always leave one wanting more...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and quick to finish, with one customer noting it is very well written.

"...Well worth the wait for a new Claire's Candle mystery. Very well written with finely drawn likeable characters...." Read more

"...Easy to read you will soon become engrossed in the stories and the characters. Will Claire and Ryan have a happily ever after?..." Read more

"...This was a quick, easy read that took me away from my daily, stressful distractions. I can’t wait to read the next one!!" Read more

"Another excellent story from a superior author! You can't go wrong with anything she writes! Keep up the great work! Can't wait for the next book!" Read more

3 customers mention "Scent"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the candle scents described in the book.

"...autumnal air, a cozy British village, lovely candles with the smell of toffee apples, halloween party, past secrets and of course murder.🎃..." Read more

"...When reading a new one it is like visiting with old friends! I love the candles scents that Claire invents. Makes me want to make candles myself...." Read more

"...I love the characters she portrays and can imagine all the smells from her candles!!! Can’t wait to read the next one!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • 430booklover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clean, interesting mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
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    This is a really good mystery. Everyone thinks Claire's elderly neighbor is crazy when she says she saw a body in her garden, but soon they find out she is not mistaken. Claire works to find out who killed the woman and there is a twist as the deceased is the sister of a woman who died many years ago. In the end, Claire discovers the truth. The story is very well written and the characters are quite detailed. I was surprised to find out who was involved in the murders.
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  • Jeannie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and Entertaining! 5 Wonderful Glittering Stars💕
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
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    This book was so wonderfully entertaining! Well worth the wait for a new Claire's Candle mystery. Very well written with finely drawn likeable characters. An elderly neighbor of Claire's parents keeps stating that there is a woman in her garden. Because she has been showing signs of dementia her parents are skeptical, but it turns out that not only is there a woman in her garden but she is deceased. The deceased victim's sister also died under mysterious circumstances years ago in Northash. Two mysterious deaths years apart, several suspects seemingly with something to hide and romance in the air for Clair and Ryan all add up to a totally enjoyable read.

    I don't want to give anymore of the story away, but I didn't want it to end. Claire's friend Sally, her friend Damon and the elderly neighbor all have interesting stories that evolve over the length of the book that held my interest from the start. And the ending!! Totally did not see that coming. I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed. I can't wait for more books from this author!

    Kudos❣🎉🎉😊
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  • Erin A Dougherty
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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    I am really enjoying this series. This one was pretty good. Multiple murders and murders.
    I like the way the characters are progressing. Can't wait for the next one.
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  • Vibeke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Halloween in a British village!🎃
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
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    This book has everything you need at this time of year - crisp autumnal air, a cozy British village, lovely candles with the smell of toffee apples, halloween party, past secrets and of course murder.🎃

    This is book number 6 in this series and Agatha Frost does not disappoint. Claire Harris is a wonderful amateur sleuth who strives to get her candle making business going. The candles are superb but how to get the customers to find this out for themselves? Claire and her best friend Damon has to put their thinking caps on.

    While Claire struggles with her shop her parents old neightbour, Mrs. Beaton is found wondering around outside in her nightgown - she has seen a woman in her garden but is there an easy explanation for this? Of course not - further investigation leads to a dead woman, another dead woman 40 years ago, several suspects, property damage, a secret tunnel and love drama. Can Claire, with the help from her friends and parents - her mother really steps up to the plate in this one - figure everything out before there are more deaths? Enjoy!🎃

    I received this book as an ARC reader from the author and I give this honest review voluntarily.
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  • Sandra, Jackson California, Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
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    Ms. Frost writes such believable characters that you get involved with their life and what happens to them. Claire is just trying to keep her head up with the bottom line of her candle shop when a pesky little murder opens a whole can of worms, or in this case a can of cat food. Very enjoyable murder mystery.
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  • Librarian Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars How well do you know your neighbors?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
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    Claire has essentially lived a couple doors from a very private woman, who could be summed up as a "crazy cat lady". Then there are two sisters who once lived in town. Claire, her mom, two best friends, and love interest are all at their own cross roads. This book in the series was a long time coming, and I read it in hours. The good news is the next book is just a few weeks away. Always an enjoyable read.
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  • heidi scarletta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fast read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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    I liked the names of the scents of the candles the character sold in her shop. If they were real candle scents that would be good.
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  • Deborah Ortega
    5.0 out of 5 stars Claire's Candles Cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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    I loved Toffee Apple Torment the descriptions of the candles made me want to buy all of the seasonal candles. I enjoyed the story and the solving of the murders it kept me guessing to the end. The characters were fun and you felt that you were right there figuring out the clues. I loved the small town and her store front designs it makes you want to visit and stay awhile.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Mrs J R Waterworth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Agatha Frost murder mystery delight
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2022
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    Another intriguing mystery set in Northash where Claire and family discover more than they bargained for!! An exciting story set around Halloween at the candle shop and more than just ghosts and witches are on the loose.
    Agatha Frost does not disappoint
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  • Linda Kaye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Halloween love it
    Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2024
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    Oh my goodness this book was so good I couldn't put it down. I love Agatha writing. It is always good. Cant wait for the next one. So so good
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  • pastelkitkat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Autumnal Cozy Mystery
    Reviewed in Germany on October 1, 2022
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    This is my favorite cozy series, and this newest installment is the best in the series so far for me! The mystery itself is really engaging, the characters are fun and lovable, and the British small town setting cozy as ever. This one had the added bonus of all the fall and Halloween vibes - it’s the perfect time to read this!
    If you want a cozy mystery series that reads like a mix between Gavin & Stacey, Bridget Jones and Gilmore Girls, Claire’s Candles is the series for you! I personally can’t wait for the next one around Christmas.
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  • D.A.DREWITT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2023
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    All the regulars contribute in an intriguing storyline.Lots of suspects in the frame but clever work finally closes the case
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  • Jacqui
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just another good read. Thank you.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2023
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    Parts made me smile, parts intrigued, all in all a good read easy to pick up at any time but I always read a few pages at bed time.
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