Purls and Peril
A Maeve Lynch Knitting Mystery
Book One in the Maeve Lynch Knitting Mysteries.
A cozy Irish mystery set in Dublin, filled with yarn, friendship, and a very determined Westie.
When Maeve Lynch sets out on a quiet mountain walk with her dog Nidge, she doesn’t expect to stumble across a dead body. She expects even less to recognize the knitting pattern the victim is wearing as her own.
As whispers ripple through Dublin’s close-knit fiber community, Maeve finds herself tangled in secrets she never meant to unravel. Someone knows more than they’re saying. And someone does not want her pulling on loose threads.
Now Maeve has to decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth before curiosity turns dangerous.
A cozy Irish mystery with knitting, friendship, and a very determined Westie
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🧶 Every knitting pattern from the series
📍 The real Dublin locations that inspired the books
📷 Bonus photographs and behind-the-scenes extras
☕ Maeve's favourite walks and places to escape with a cup of tea
✨ New locations, photographs and bonus content are added regularly, so there's always another reason to visit.
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Published: August 2025
🌼 Pair It With Your Knitting
Purls & Peril is ideal for relaxed knitting sessions when you want a story that keeps you turning pages without breaking your flow.
Readers often enjoy it alongside:
Simple scarves and cowls
Familiar, comforting projects
Knitting that lets the story take center stage
If you love reading with needles in hand, this is a perfect place to start.
📚 Start of the Series
The Perfect Place to Begin
Purls & Peril is Book 1 in the Maeve Lynch Knitting Mysteries and the ideal introduction to Maeve, Nidge, and Dublin’s close-knit fiber community.
You’ll meet:
Maeve Lynch, navigating life, work, and curiosity
Nidge, her loyal and opinionated Westie
A community where everyone seems to know something
If you enjoy this story, you can continue on with the rest of the series at your own pace.
🌷 Knit Along With the Story
Many readers choose to enjoy Purls & Peril alongside the City Sophisticate Cowl, a pattern that features in the book. It’s a stylish, versatile design inspired by urban walks, cool mornings, and cozy reading time.
The City Sophisticate Cowl is:
Relaxing and enjoyable to knit
Ideal for cooler weather projects
A perfect match for reading while you work
Whether you’re knitting at home, on the go, or curled up with a cup of tea, this story was written with knitters in mind.
⭐ Reader-Loved Cozy Comfort
“Very fun read, a solid mystery, some flirting with danger, and also a handsome Garda.”
“This cozy mystery kept me on my toes for more! Looking forward to reading part two!”
“A great vacation read, kept me riveted until the end!”
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