I have always loved this series because I am also a needlepointer, but this is one of the most unusual, intriguing and interesting books I have read in a long time with its historical twisty. Angie Curtis, the owner of Mainely Needlepoints, goes to her first auction along with her friend Sarah and falls in love with a needlepointed coat of arms which, although in bad condition, she hopes her grandmother can repair. When Angie gets it home and takes it out of its frame she discovers a historical document, an 1757 receipt for a baby boy named Charles from the London Foundling Hospital. Looking to find more information about this she agrees to talk about it on tv with her newscaster friend Clem and ask the public for information. But when she gets instead are death threats, the murder of her friend Clem and her car being blown up. Angie is determined to find out what is behind the murder and the story of baby Charles and, with the help of her usual Maine Needlepoint cohorts, once again finds the answers. I was completely hooked from the first page to the last and can't wait for the next book in this series.

I love the Mainely Needlepoint Mystery series and think that any book is better than the previous one.
This one was fantastic, darker than the other and more psychological than the average cozy.
The plot is great, claustrophobic and atmospheric at times. The style of writing's perfect and make you feel the sense of oppression and the fear of Angie, the main character.
It was nice to meet again the cast of characters even if some of them were on the background this time.
I look forward to reading the next instalment.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC

This book was a pleasant surprise. The heroine follows the advice of the police and doesn't go running around, putting herself in harm's way. She still investigates the mystery. It's a pleasant surprise when she doesn't agree to meet the probable murderer in the back of an empty building or a hut in the forest. I also learned a lot just peripherally. Definitely worth reading.

Thread Herrings by Lea Wait is an amazing addition to this series.
I had so many moments of shock that I found myself gasping out loud.
Angie attends her first auction, and when her eye is drawn to a particular piece of needlework, she can't resist bidding.
This simple piece of work, a coat of arms, is in bad shape, but it's the chain of events that come afterwards that rock Angie's world.
The author weaves a vivid tale and her characters are so real, I feel like I know them all.
Fans of this series will be delighted to read Thread Herrings. I highly recommend this story to all cozy mystery lovers.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

I volunteered to read and review an ARC of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley.