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    Buried by the Beach: A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery, #3.5
    Buried by the Beach: A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery, #3.5
    Buried by the Beach: A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery, #3.5
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    Buried by the Beach: A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery, #3.5

    By Ellen Jacobson

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    When Mollie McGhie agreed to help out at a charity event, she thought her biggest worry would be having to wear a ridiculous pirate costume.

     

    But when she finds a mysterious envelope addressed to her, she realizes that she has a bigger problem to deal with—figuring out what the clues inside mean and clearing an elderly woman's name.

     

    Will Mollie be able to solve the mystery and find the hidden treasure before someone else does?

     

    Buried by the Beach is a standalone short story in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery.

     

    Note: An earlier version of this short story was originally published in the cozy mystery anthology, Mystery Follows Her. This edition has been expanded to include an epilogue and bonus material.

     

    The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order.

     

    -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella)

    -Murder at the Marina

    -Bodies in the Boatyard

    -Poisoned by the Pier

    -Buried by the Beach (short story)

    -Dead in the Dinghy

    -Shooting by the Sea

    -Overboard on the Ocean

    -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEllen Jacobson
    Release dateJan 1, 2021
    ISBN9781951495138
    Buried by the Beach: A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery, #3.5
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    Ellen Jacobson

    Ellen Jacobson is a writer, cat lover & obsessed with chocolate. She writes cozy mysteries and romantic comedies including the Mollie McGhie Mysteries and the Smitten with Travel Rom-Coms.You can find out more on her website (ellenjacobsonauthor.com), sign up for her newsletter (https://www.subscribepage.com/m4g9m4), and contact her via email at ellenjacobsonauthor@gmail.com

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      Buried by the Beach - Ellen Jacobson

      Chapter 1 - A Middle-Aged Pirate

      I can’t believe you convinced me to wear this ridiculous outfit, I said to my friend, Ben Moretti, as I pulled up to the waterfront park. I’m a middle-aged woman, not some kid going to a costume party.

      You look great, Mollie, he said. That pirate wench look really suits you.

      I scowled, inspecting the ludicrous get-up I was wearing—an off-the shoulder white blouse, a red corset, and a dark purple full skirt over a petticoat. Even though the temperatures aren’t as high during May in Florida as they are during the height of summer, my feet were still going to sweat to death in the black boots I had on to complete the look.

      Ben was in heaven, dressed in full pirate regalia. The young man had always wished to have been born in earlier times, fancying himself as some sort of Jack Sparrow, sailing the high seas in search of plunder, rum, and women. Instead, he had to settle for living on his rundown sailboat at the Palm Tree Marina, eking out a meager existence repairing boats, and searching for the perfect woman to share his dream of sailing around the world.

      My husband and I also live on a sailboat at the marina which is where we had met Ben. Thankfully, Scooter was out of town on business. If he had seen me dressed up like this, I’m sure he would have come up with a new pirate-themed pet name for me, like Barnacle Babe or Fish Face McGhie.

      Ben flipped down the visor and inspected his appearance in the mirror. What do you think? Should I wear the patch on my right eye or my left? Which do you think the ladies would prefer?

      Definitely the left, I said. It makes you look more mysterious.

      He switched the patch to his left eye, then adjusted the stuffed parrot perched on his shoulder. There, that should do it. Do you mind popping the trunk so that I can get my sword out?

      After rummaging through the back, he tapped on the car. Hurry up, Mollie. We’re going to be late.

      I rolled down the window. I’m not getting out looking like this. Tell you what, I’ll run back to the boat, change into something less flamboyant and meet you back here.

      Before I could lock the car door, Ben opened it and pulled me out. No way. You look the part. Besides, it’s for a good cause. All the proceeds from the Pirate Day Treasure Hunt are going to the animal shelter. Mrs. Moto would even approve of what you’re doing.

      I smiled, thinking about our Japanese bobtail cat and how she had won first prize at the pet costume competition earlier in the year. Mrs. Moto would look cute dressed as a pirate. I shook my head. But, I don’t.

      Smile, Ben said as he whipped his phone out.

      Wait a minute, did you just take a picture of me?

      Uh-huh. I promised Scooter I would.

      I lunged at Ben, trying unsuccessfully to grab the phone. Please, don’t.

      He grinned. Too late.

      Fine. But I’d watch your back if I were you.

      Me? You should be the one to watch your back with all the dead bodies you keep finding around town.

      That’s not fair. It’s not like I go out searching for dead bodies. I just happen to … My voice trailed off as I recalled all

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