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The warm scent of cinnamon and sugar filled the air as the bakery door chimed softly. “You’re here early. Couldn’t resist the scones?” “I could say the same about you. That apron’s covered in flour already.” “Occupational hazard. Besides, someone had to test the new batch of maple pecan.” “And?” “Needs more pecans. Always more pecans.” “Spoken like a true addict. Speaking of which, did you hear about the missing recipe book?” “Mrs. Whitaker’s? The one she guards like a dragon with its gold?” “Exactly. Vanished last night. She’s convinced it was stolen.” “By who? The only people who come in here are too busy eating to plot theft.” “Unless they wanted her famous caramel apple pie for themselves.” “You think someone would steal a recipe just for pie?” “In this town? Absolutely. Remember the Great Jam Heist of ‘98?” “Fair point. But if someone’s after secrets, they’d better hope Mrs. Whitaker doesn’t catch them. That rolling pin of hers isn’t just for dough.”