When former New York editor Lucy Harper opened Literary Treasures, her specialty bookshop in the picturesque town of Millfield, she expected to spend her days discussing first editions and rare finds with fellow bibliophiles—not defending herself against murder charges. But when renowned literary critic Bradford Stone collapses into the punch bowl during a gala at her shop, Lucy becomes the prime suspect, with evidence mysteriously appearing in her office safe and books. With her bookshop closed by police and her reputation in tatters, Lucy must channel her editorial instincts to analyze the ultimate unreliable narrative: a murder investigation where she's the presumed villain.
Aided by an unlikely detective team—retired literature teacher Margaret Wilson, aspiring novelist Zoe Collins, and her former New York colleague Noah Parker—Lucy delves into Stone's past and discovers a web of literary blackmail that has ensnared some of Millfield's most prominent festival participants. As the team uncovers evidence of plagiarism, stolen manuscripts, and buried secrets, they realize the poisonous foxglove that killed Stone was more than just a murder weapon—it was a signature with literary significance. With her Bengal cat Atticus mysteriously knocking over relevant books at crucial moments, Lucy races to find the real killer before Chief Morales decides she has enough evidence for an arrest.
"Fatal Footnotes" delivers a clever bibliophile's dream where books provide both the motive for murder and the path to justice. In this delightful cozy mystery, literary references abound as Lucy discovers that in the cutthroat world of publishing, some people will do anything to control the narrative''including murder. Perfect for fans of bookstore mysteries who appreciate witty dialogue, literary allusions, and a cat with impeccable timing, this fourth installment in the Books and Death Mystery series proves that in Millfield, the most dangerous stories aren't always found on the mystery shelf.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Aided by an unlikely detective team—retired literature teacher Margaret Wilson, aspiring novelist Zoe Collins, and her former New York colleague Noah Parker—Lucy delves into Stone's past and discovers a web of literary blackmail that has ensnared some of Millfield's most prominent festival participants. As the team uncovers evidence of plagiarism, stolen manuscripts, and buried secrets, they realize the poisonous foxglove that killed Stone was more than just a murder weapon—it was a signature with literary significance. With her Bengal cat Atticus mysteriously knocking over relevant books at crucial moments, Lucy races to find the real killer before Chief Morales decides she has enough evidence for an arrest.
"Fatal Footnotes" delivers a clever bibliophile's dream where books provide both the motive for murder and the path to justice. In this delightful cozy mystery, literary references abound as Lucy discovers that in the cutthroat world of publishing, some people will do anything to control the narrative''including murder. Perfect for fans of bookstore mysteries who appreciate witty dialogue, literary allusions, and a cat with impeccable timing, this fourth installment in the Books and Death Mystery series proves that in Millfield, the most dangerous stories aren't always found on the mystery shelf.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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