The Letters in the Piano Bench (Paperback)

Paperback. Some songs are meant to be finished together.When Hazel Whitby brings home an old upright piano from a local estate sale, she expects little more than a charming centerpiece for her apartment above Hazel's Hearth bookshop. What she doesn't expect is to find dozens of carefully preserved letters hidden inside the piano bench-love letters written during the Vietnam War, addressed to a soldier who never returned the way he left.As Hazel follows the trail of forgotten correspondence, she uncovers a story of music, separation, and a love that quietly endured for more than fifty years. With the help of Willowbrook's close-knit community, Hazel pieces together a past shaped by war, sacrifice, and the cost of choosing safety over longing.The Letters in the Piano Bench is a gentle, contemplative cozy mystery-free of violence and crime-about uncovering stories that deserve to be remembered, and the healing that comes when the truth is finally heard.Perfect for readers who love: Quiet mysteries rooted in memory and emotionSmall-town settings with familiar facesLetters, music, and hidden historiesReflective storytelling with heartThis is Book Four in the Lavender Lane Mysteries, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.