Caught in a Trap

Caught in a Trap is the twelfth book in the Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm fiction series.

Veterinarian Dr. Harriet Bailey is baffled to receive a phone call from the police asking her to help a lobster in distress. Never one to back down from a challenge, she heads to Whitby to see what she can do. As Harriet examines the animal, she finds a small object stuck in a joint in its shell. Further inspection reveals that it is a Norse coin, tied to ancient Vikings who once inhabited the area!

Detective Constable Van Worthington explains that the lobster was found in a trap in the bay, along with containers holding an ancient Roman bust and a bowl from the Stone Age. Even more concerning, the items were reported missing from various historical collections in Yorkshire not long ago. It appears someone is trying to smuggle artifacts out of the country, and Harriet soon finds herself engrossed in the investigation.

Can she help the police force find the culprits before more priceless piece of British history are lost forever?

Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm brings you everything you want in a great cozy mystery: page-turning plots, hidden secrets from the past, faith-filled characters, clean, wholesome stories, and the heartwarming, fun antics of animals with a knack for sniffing out—and digging up—clues!

When veterinarian Harriet Bailey’s grandfather passes away, she accepts his bequest and follows her heart—with God’s gentle guidance—across the ocean to the charming town of White Church Bay in Yorkshire, England. Old Doc Bailey left Harriet not only a sprawling historic estate but also the Cobble Hill Farm Vet Clinic in the hope that she would continue his legacy. You’ll be captivated, just like Harriet, as she takes long walks along country paths, marvels at the gardens surrounding each cottage, and wanders through the ruins of old stone castles. Through the caring locals she meets and the precious animals in her care, she confirms that she is right where she belongs—especially when people and pets alike bring her mysteries from today and yesterday to solve!