Faraway Kingdoms

A gripping dark cozy mystery filled with eccentric millionaires, missing jewels, and a female sleuth who can't outrun trouble.Maiden Harlow has never been a stranger to trouble, but this time it hits with devastating force. After a humiliating breakup that leaves her heartbroken and adrift, she flees to her Aunt Bella's elegant Florida home in search of peace, sunshine, and a chance to recover. What she finds instead is a world of glittering wealth, eccentric socialites, and secrets sharp enough to cut.A priceless jewel vanishes under impossible circumstances, and Maiden finds herself pulled straight into the mystery. Between an enigmatic jeweller seeking her help, a charming British bodyguard with motives of his own, and a circle of wealthy locals who know far more than they admit, Maiden's quiet escape becomes anything but restful.While David works a brutal murder case miles away, Maiden follows her own twisting trail of clues. Their investigations couldn't be more different, yet both lead toward danger, deception, and a truth someone is desperate to keep buried.Surrounded by illicit gems, scandalous secrets, and new allies she's not sure she can trust, Maiden must decide whether she's chasing a thief... or being lured into a trap.A darkly witty cozy mystery filled with heart, humor, and unexpected turns, this story brings together old friends, new enemies, and a heroine who refuses to back down-even when the stakes turn deadly.