Crewel World

Crewel World by Monica Ferris 243 pgs

This is the first book in the series of this needlecraft mystery. It's a really great read especially if you like to cross stitch. The main character Betsy Devonshire wants a new start in life and travels to a small town named Excelsior, Minnesota to live with her sister Margo. Not only does her sister let her move in with her, but she also gives Betsy a job at her needlework shop which is downstairs in the same building. Soon as Betsy begins to fit in, and become comfortable working in the shop, her sister Margo is murdered unexpectedly. Now Betsy is faced with inheriting and running a needlework shop, which she has no experience in. She relies on Margo's close friends for help with the shop, and she is determined to find out her sister's murderer. I will not spoil the mystery by revealing the ending. You'll have to read it to find out who murdered Margo. Also, there is a free cross stitch pattern at the end of the book. I look forward to the next book in this series.