Beginning at a bustling Hampshire school spring fayre and spiralling into a wider web of secrets, this gripping, atmospheric, and delightfully twist-filled cosy crime thriller is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Robert Goddard, and Elly Griffiths. Investigative journalist Scarlett Fox is trying to focus on wholesome news after the trauma and fallout of her last headlining story. But when she discovers a body, her pursuit of a small‑town feature pulls her straight back into a world of espionage. A land‑sale cover‑up. A school network breach. A killer hiding in plain sight. As Scarlett digs deeper, she uncovers corruption that stretches far beyond the village green. She must use every instinct to uncover the truth — even if it means confronting a vigilante who forces her to choose what justice really looks like. Full of tension, heart and smart sleuthing, this is a story about duty, desire, and discovering that even in the gentlest of places… danger can bloom in the spring sunshine.