The Confounding of Mr. Vane

Some visitors come to Hearthglen looking for stories.

Hartley Vane came looking for proof.

The celebrated folklorist arrives in the quiet Highland village determined to uncover the truth behind its famous Lucky Cat legend. His questions delight the tourists, irritate the villagers, and stir up memories that some would rather leave buried.

When Vane is found murdered beneath an ancient rowan tree, the village is thrown into turmoil. While the authorities settle quickly on a suspect, baker's daughter Cahdi MacLeod can't shake the feeling that everyone is looking in the wrong direction.

As whispers turn into accusations and old loyalties begin to crack, Cahdi discovers that the greatest danger isn't the village's folklore-it's the secrets ordinary people have kept for years.

Set in an eighteenth-century Scottish village steeped in folklore, The Confounding of Mr. Vane is the first Hearthglen Cat Mystery.

Perfect for readers who love cozy village mysteries, Scottish folklore, clever amateur sleuths, charming found families, gentle humor, atmospheric settings, and just a touch of the uncanny.