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Forty-five-year-old Jessica Lavender is settling into a life she never expected in the town of Good Fortune. A late-blooming witch and potion shop owner, Jess balances the demands of her magical training with the spectral presence of her mother and the sarcastic commentary of her talking cat familiar, Maestro. Her quiet life is disrupted when her neighbor Daphne is accused of murdering a pushy land developer. Driven by a sense of justice and assisted by her developing powers, Jess partners with the handsome Officer Brodie Fine to sift through a web of arson, family secrets, and hidden magical potential within her own shop assistant, Jenny. As Jess digs deeper into the mystery, she uncovers uncomfortable truths about her family's past and must use both her sharp intuition and budding magic to catch a killer and protect her community. This charming paranormal mystery blends humor, a touch of romance, and a compelling 'whodunit' that explores the themes of destiny and the bonds of friendship. Comparable works include The Chronicles of Alice and the Chocolate Factory