TY - BOOK AU - Adams, Ellery, TI - The secret, book & scone society T2 - Secret, Book & Scone Society SN - 9781496712370 AV - PS3601.D374 S43 2017 U1 - 813/.6 23 PY - 2017/// CY - New York, NY : PB - Kensington Books, KW - Secret societies KW - Fiction KW - Female friendship KW - Murder KW - Investigation KW - North Carolina KW - Detective and mystery fiction KW - lcgft KW - Mystery fiction N1 - Includes a reading group guide (pages 289-290) N2 - "Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is a place of healing. Strangers flock here hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked 'comfort' scone from the Gingerbread House bakery, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That's Nora's special talent -- prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person's deepest pain and lighten their heaviest burden. When a visiting businessman reaches out to Nora for guidance, she knows exactly which novels will help. But before he can keep their appointment at Miracle Books, he's found dead on the train tracks. Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to gain trust and earn redemption by helping others. To join the society, members must divulge their darkest secret -- the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place. Determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman's demise, the women meet in Nora's cramped and cozy bookstore to share stories and trade support. And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge -- proving it's never too late to turn the page and start over..." -- ER -