Overview
Tempest in a Teacup is book 3 in the Beach Rose Cottage Mysteries series.
Liza Bowen agrees to help Cape May resident Allie Newell plan the renovation and conversion of an old boardinghouse into a bed-and-breakfast. As Liza explores the building, she and Allie discover a delicate porcelain cup hidden beneath a floorboard. Allie reveals that her ancestor, Jimmy Hopkins, was a lighthouse keeper in 1847 and was blamed for the wreck of the Amelia Belle, a merchant ship carrying valuable cargo like the porcelain cup. However, Allie’s family is positive that Jimmy was wrongfully accused despite the rumors.
When renowned historian Dr. Paul Pendergrass arrives in town with his new book about Cape May lighthouses that seemingly confirms Jimmy’s guilt, Allie asks Liza to help her prove the man’s innocence. As Liza searches for evidence in Captain Miles Grimshaw’s journals, she receives threatening notes warning her to stop. Liza must uncover the truth before she—and the true story—are silenced for good.
About the Beach Rose Cottage Mysteries Series
Escape to Cape May in Beach Rose Cottage Mysteries, a faith-filled cozy mystery series where seaside charm, historic secrets, and fresh starts come together.
When Liza Bowen becomes the live-in caretaker of Beach Rose Cottage, she believes God has given her a new beginning. But the historic home, built by sea captain Miles Grimshaw, holds more than old memories. As Liza reads the journals he left behind, secrets from the past begin surfacing in the present—drawing her into mysteries and adventures of her own.
Perfect for readers who enjoy cozy mysteries, coastal settings, historic homes, clean suspense, and uplifting stories of faith, friendship, and second chances.
About the Series
Escape to Cape May in Beach Rose Cottage Mysteries, a faith-filled cozy mystery series where seaside charm, historic secrets, and fresh starts come together.
When Liza Bowen becomes the live-in caretaker of Beach Rose Cottage, she believes God has given her a new beginning. But the historic home, built by sea captain Miles Grimshaw, holds more than old memories. As Liza reads the journals he left behind, secrets from the past begin surfacing in the present—drawing her into mysteries and adventures of her own.
Perfect for readers who enjoy cozy mysteries, coastal settings, historic homes, clean suspense, and uplifting stories of faith, friendship, and second chances.
Author Bio
Elizabeth Penney is the Mary Higgins Clark Award-nominated author of more than three dozen mysteries, women’s fiction, and romantic suspense novels. Raised in Maine, Elizabeth spent her early years in England and France. She now lives in the mountains of New Hampshire, where she enjoys walking in the woods, kayaking on quiet ponds, trying new recipes, and feeding family and friends. Oh, and trying to grow things in the frozen North.—New Hampshire
