Welcome to the Blog Tour for Whispers in the Snow by Heidi Eljarbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Whispers in the Snow
Series: Heartwarming Christmas
Author: Heidi Eljarbo
Publisher: independently published
Release Date: January 27, 2026
Genre: Cozy Historical Mystery Romance
Of course, a young woman in Norway during the late nineteenth century can be a successful amateur sleuth, and goodness knows, Cornelia’s days are always more exciting when she can devote her time to resolving a local mystery.
Cornelia Gran is a dedicated daughter, friendly and kind; although, she has an exorbitant amount of curiosity. She devours Arthur Conan Doyle’s magazine articles and tries to follow the fictitious Sherlock Holmes’s investigative examples, but her fascination with solving puzzles always gets her into mischief.
Each morning, Cornelia reads the newspaper, looking for a conundrum to solve. Searching for clues—and then chronicling her discoveries—thrills her. She certainly finds those activities more entertaining than taking her grandmother’s advice and attending one Christmas ball after another in search of a husband.
But chaos and danger turn Cornelia’s quiet days upside down when her attempt to find information about the owner of a nearby abandoned cottage takes her into dangerous territory. As winter winds rattle the windows and swirl snowdrifts against the doors, she faces off with a ghost, gets in trouble with the police, and finds herself staring down danger without thinking of the consequences. In the middle of it all, she meets Simon and is captivated by his charm, good looks, and personality.
Meanwhile, a real killer is after her, and he won’t stop until he gets information she doesn’t have! Christmas, with all its cheery festivities, hygge, and family traditions, has never been more threatened. Cornelia must call on all her investigative skills, not only to stop the ruination of her family’s holiday, but also to make certain Simon and his aunt keep what belongs to them. And maybe, just maybe, the amateur sleuth will discover the meaning of true love.
Set in a fictitious town in Norway in 1891, this cozy historical mystery is perfect for those who enjoy curious and determined women sleuths, clean and wholesome romance, and the discovery of buried secrets in an abandoned house.
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My Review of Whispers in the Snow
Whispers in the Snow by Heidi Eljarbo is a delightful novella set during the Christmas season of 1891. It takes place in Norway where winters are bitterly cold and daylight only lasts about six hours a day! This makes it difficult for Cornelia to get all of her sleuthing done during daylight hours. Cornelia loves a good mystery and is a bit obsessed with Sherlock Holmes. She uses her father’s binoculars to spy around corners. You never know when a villager might be up to mischief!
I adored Cornelia! Though I wasn’t still spying on people when I was 25, I did when I was younger! My sisters and I loved mysteries and made up stories about people in magazines. We’d cut the pictures out, give them names, and make up crimes to solve based on those! I think Cornelia would have fit right in with us.
In this novella, Cornelia stumbles upon a real life mystery involving a house that’s been abandoned for many years. She’s not only fascinated by the mystery, but she also puts herself in serious danger when she gets more deeply involved in her investigation. Since I won’t give you spoilers, just know that this intriguing mystery will keep you turning the pages. As it is a shorter book, you can finish it very quickly!
Whispers in the Snow felt very cozy and warm (even in Norway!) because of the characters and descriptions of Cornelia’s house and her grandma’s house. I enjoyed all of the characters and loved how much they all cared for each other. A sweet romance also develops in the book, and since it’s a novella, it moves rather quickly. When you know, you know!
I highly recommend this sweet novella! It has mystery, danger, romance, and wonderful characters! I think you’ll adore it as much as I did.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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About the Author
HEIDI ELJARBO grew up in a home full of books, artwork, and happy creativity. She is the author of historical novels filled with courage, hope, mystery, adventure, and sweet romance during challenging times. She’s been named a master of dual timelines and often writes about strong-willed women of past centuries.
After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She lives with her husband on a charming island and enjoys walking in any kind of weather, hugging her grandchildren, and has a passion for art and history.
Her family’s chosen retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summer and ski the vast white terrain during winter.
Heidi’s favorites are her family, God’s beautiful nature, and the word whimsical.
Connect with Heidi by visiting heidieljarbo.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a paperback copy of Whispers in the Snow and The Relic Thief, plus a $10 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 23, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 2, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No shipping restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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Ms. Eljarbo has been blessed to have lived in different areas of the world. Sounds like a good book.
Thank you for the review.