Thorne's End - Sloane Ryder

In the quiet English village of Thorne's End, nothing grows by accident-and nothing stays buried forever.

When botanical illustrator Nora Bassett arrives at Wisteria Cottage, she's looking for a fresh start. Instead, she finds a garden full of secrets... and a neighbor who knows far too much about both.

Gerald Fairweather is the village's golden figure-charming, respected, and fiercely protective of his prize-winning garden. But when he's found dead among his carefully cultivated beds, the scene doesn't add up.

The police call it an accident.

Nora sees something else.

As she begins to uncover the truth, she finds herself drawn into a web of quiet rivalries, hidden histories, and long-buried theft. A missing past. A stolen legacy. And a rare plant worth more than anyone is willing to admit.

In Thorne's End, every garden tells a story.

And someone is willing to kill to keep theirs from being told.

Perfect for fans of slow-burn mysteries, atmospheric thrillers, and intelligent amateur sleuths, Thorne's End is a gripping tale where beauty hides danger-and every detail matters.