The Painted Lighthouse

About the book

Art conservator Chloe Harper is called to inspect vandalized paintings of Seabrook's historic lighthouse, expecting a straightforward case of senseless destruction. However, she stumbles upon the initial clue to a century-old mystery that will push her expertise beyond just art restoration.

The lighthouse is undergoing renovations by wealthy developer Marcus Parker, whose family has long been influential in Seabrook. Yet, as the vandalism uncovers ties to Parker's great-grandfather and a mystical mermaid lamp, Chloe realizes that someone is determined to reveal or safeguard hidden secrets within the lighthouse.

Accompanied by her loyal Bernese Mountain dog, Apollo, her close friend Fi, and the hesitant yet intriguing Detective Ethan Callahan, Chloe follows a trail of hints through Seabrook's rich history. The exploration leads to Margaret Bennett Parker, an elderly woman with direct connections to the original lighthouse keeper's daughter and a story she has been waiting for years to share.

Amidst uncovering signs of forbidden love, shattered agreements, and familial betrayals, Chloe delves deeper into Seabrook's intricate past and develops a closer bond with Detective Callahan. However, influential figures will go to great lengths to keep certain secrets hidden, and Chloe soon realizes that even the light from a lighthouse can create dangerous shadows.

With time ticking away and the past colliding with the present, Chloe must decode enigmatic clues in a race against time to unveil the truth before history repeats its darkest moments. In Seabrook, where the tide may wash away footprints but never secrets, Chloe will need to utilize all of her skills to shed light on the past and pursue justice.

The Painted Lighthouse

serves as the second chapter in the enchanting Seabrook Cozy Mystery series, catering to admirers of evocative settings, historical enigmas, and mysteries where the past remains ever-present.