title: The Secret, Book & Scone Society
author:  Ellery Adams 
description: <b>Praise for Ellery Adams'&#160;<i>The Secret, Book &amp; Scone Society</i>:</b><br><b>&#160;</b><br>&ldquo;Adams launches an intriguing new mystery series, headed by four spirited amateur sleuths and touched with a hint of magical realism, which celebrates the power of books and women&rsquo;s friendships. Adams&rsquo;s many fans, readers of Sarah Addison Allen, and anyone who loves novels that revolve around books will savor this tasty treat.&rdquo;<br><i>&mdash;Library Journal</i>&#160;(starred review), Pick of the Month<br><b>&#160;</b><br><b>&#160;</b>&ldquo;Adams kicks off a new series featuring strong women, a touch of romance and mysticism, and both the cunning present-day mystery and the slowly revealed secrets of the intriguing heroines&rsquo; pasts.&rdquo;&#160;<br><i>&mdash;Kirkus Reviews</i>&#160;<br><b>&#160;</b><br>&ldquo;This affecting series launch from Adams provides all the best elements of a traditional mystery. . . . Well-drawn characters complement a plot with an intriguing twist or two.&rdquo;&#160;<br><i>&mdash;Publishers Weekly</i>&#160;<br>&#160;<br>&ldquo;Adams&rsquo; new series blends magical realism, smart women, and small-town quirks to create a cozy mystery that doubles as a love letter to books. Readers will fall in love with Nora&rsquo;s bookstore therapy and Hester&rsquo;s comfort scones. Not to mention Estella, June, hunky Jed the paramedic, and Nora&rsquo;s tiny&#160;house-slash-converted-train-caboose . . . a book that mystery fans&mdash;and avid readers&mdash;won&rsquo;t want to put down until they have savored every last crumb.&rdquo;<br><i>&mdash;RT Book Reviews</i>
zlib_text: **Also by Ellery Adams**
  
   _The Secret, Book & Scone Society_
  
  **The**  
   **W** **HISPERED**  
   **W** **ORD**
  
  ELLERY  
  ADAMS
  
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  **Table of Contents**
  
  > Also by Ellery Adams  
  >  Title Page  
  >  Copyright Page  
  >  Dedication  
  >  Praise  
  >  Chapter 1  
  >  Chapter 2  
  >  Chapter 3  
  >  Chapter 4  
  >  Chapter 5  
  >  Chapter 6  
  >  Chapter 7  
  >  Chapter 8  
  >  Chapter 9  
  >  Chapter 10  
  >  Chapter 11  
  >  Chapter 12  
  >  Chapter 13  
  >  Chapter 14  
  >  Chapter 15  
  >  Chapter 16  
  >  Chapter 17  
  >  Chapter 18  
  >  Afterword  
  >  Reader’s Guide for _The Whispered Word_  
  >
  
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  Copyright © 2018 by Ellery Adams
  
    
  
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