This is post 4 of 7 in the series “Cozy Mystery Tropes” Cozy Mystery Tropes: Hallmarks of a Beloved Genre The Amateur Sleuth Trope: Crafting Compelling Characters and Stories The Quaint Setting: The Heart of Every Cozy Mystery The Eccentric Sidekick: More Than Just Comic Relief A Community Teeming with Secrets: Crafting an Interwoven Cozy Mystery The Murder with a Twist: Adding Depth to Cozy Mystery Murders The Art of Red Herrings in Cozy Mysteries In the world of cozy mystery fiction, the sleuth is often the star of the show—but every great detective needs a sidekick. The eccentric sidekick is a beloved trope that adds humor, heart, and sometimes…