Book Summary
Miss Tiffany Woodall must sleuth the slaying of a footman to clear her beloved's name in the second Lady Librarian mystery, in the vein of Deanna Raybourn and perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
1784 England. Officially hired as the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort, Miss Tiffany Woodall is through with masquerades and murders for good. That is, until she stumbles upon the frozen dead body of former footman Mr. Bernard Coram. The speed with which her peaceful new life is upended is one for the record the justice of the peace immediately declares her the primary suspect in the murder.
As Tiffany hunts for the truth to clear her name, she learns that Bernard got into a fight over a woman at the local pub the night of his death–but he was also overheard blackmailing Samir. The justice of the peace arrests Samir, and Tiffany realizes that her life may have more in common with a tragic play than a light-hearted romance.
With her love locked up in jail and her own reputation on the line, Tiffany must attempt to solve the murder before the book closes on her or Samir’s life.
Book Details
- Publisher : Crooked Lane Books (February 20, 2024)
- Genre: Mystery Suspense, Romantic Suspense,
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1639106219
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
I was filled with excitement and anticipated the release of Book two in the 'A Lady Librarian Mystery Series'. Librarian Miss Tiffany Woodall returns with her books, inquisitive nature, and affection for bookseller, Samir.
The story opens as Tiffany, who's rushing to work, stumbles over a corpse hidden in the snow. She begins a quest to uncover the murderer and the reason behind the body's appearance at her doorstep. Tiffany finds herself accused of the crime, alongside Samir and several others in the village. A skilled sleuth, Tiffany meticulously gathers clues around the village, keeping readers thoroughly engaged as they piece clues together along with the Lady Librarian.
A remarkable character I loved is the Duchess of Beaufort, whose strength, wisdom, and kindness deeply impressed Tiffany with the Duchess offering invaluable support and true friendship. Tiffany's own intelligence, resilience, and determination are admirable traits shown throughout the novel. The relationship between Tiffany and Samir is tested by uncertainties, making them question trust and loyalty. The novel has serious themes including murder, abuse, racism, extramarital affairs, and a past sexual assault that is linked to the murder, also there are mildly descriptive scenes of childbirth.
I caution you to read book one in the series first to fully grasp the characters' motivations in the second book. So readers, brace yourself for unexpected twists, interesting personalities, themes of family bonds, and of course a touch of romance.
****Meet Author Samantha Larsen****
Samantha writes cozy mysteries under Samantha Larsen and historical romances under Samantha Hastings. She met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, having tea parties, and chasing her four kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She's the author of: The Last Word, The Invention of Sophie Carter, A Royal Christmas Quandary, The Girl with the Golden Eyes, Jane Austen Trivia, The Duchess Contract, Secret of the Sonnets, The Marquess and the Runaway Lady, and A Novel Disguise. Learn more at: www.SamanthaHastings.com
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