Booked for Death: A Book Lover's B&B Mystery
by Victoria Gilbert
About Booked for Death
Booked for Death: A Book Lover's B&B Mystery
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books (August 11, 2020)
Hardcover: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 1643853074
ISBN-13: 978-1643853079
Digital ASIN: B07XX7PHTV
From the critically acclaimed author of SIBA Okra Pick A Murder for the Books, Victoria Gilbert embarks with a new series for perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle and Juliet Blackwell.
A book lover's B&B in an idyllic waterfront village becomes the scene of a grisly murder--and a ruthless battle between treachery and the truth.
Nestled in the historic waterfront town of Beaufort, North Carolina, Chapters Bed-and-Breakfast is a reader's paradise. Built in 1770, the newly renovated inn hosts a roster of special events celebrating books, genres, and authors. It's the perfect literary retreat--until a rare book dealer turns up dead in the carriage house during a celebration of Golden Age mystery author Josephine Tey.
The victim's daughter points the finger at forty-two-year-old widow and former schoolteacher Charlotte Reed, who inherited the B&B from her great-aunt Isabella. Charlotte is shocked to discover that the book dealer suspected Isabella of being a thief who founded Chapters on her ill-gotten gains. Charlotte has successfully learned the B&B business in a year, but nothing has prepared her to handle a death on the premises.
Armed with intelligence and courage and assisted by her vibrant older neighbor, a visiting author, and members of a local book club, Charlotte is determined to prove her innocence and to clear her great-aunt's name. But the murderer is still at large, and equally determined to silence anyone who might discover the truth behind the book dealer's death. Now, Charlotte must outwit an unknown killer--or end up writing her own final chapter.
My Review
Charlotte Reed inherits a Bed & Breakfast, called Chapters, from her great aunt Isabella. It’s a different type of B&B that is dedicated to books and authors. I would imagine a B&B like this would be a dream come true for readers of all genres.
As Charlotte is ready to host a special event to honor a Golden Age mystery author, a book dealer accuses Isabella of theft and insists Chapters used illegal funds to renovate it. Charlotte is stunned and doesn’t believe the accusations.
When the book dealer turns up dead, all eyes turn to Charlotte as the number one suspect. With the help of friends, Charlotte is determined to find the real killer and prove, not only her own innocence, but Isabella’s as well.
This is the perfect setting for a cozy mystery - a B&B dedicated to the literary world. It took me a little time to get involved in the story, but I found both the premise and the characters interesting. The plot is intriguing and there were many potential possibilities that the storyline could have taken. It kept me guessing until the end.
I’m looking forward to my next trip to Beaufort, North Carolina.
For reading challenges:
Cruisin’ thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2020
Literary Escapes Reading Challenge 2020 (North Carolina)
Cloak & Dagger Reading Challenge 2020
FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
About Virginia Gilbert
Victoria Gilbert, raised in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, turned her early obsession with reading into a dual career as an author and librarian. Victoria has worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and library director. When not writing or reading, she likes to spend her time watching films, gardening, or traveling. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers and lives in North Carolina. This is her fourth Blue Ridge Library mystery.
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I have one of Victoria's books on my kindle. I've been trying to read more cozies so I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for participating in the blog tour and for reviewing my book!
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