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MY REVIEW:
Rating: 4 out of 5 ⭐
Daphne Silver’s The Tell-Tale Homicide, the second installment in the Rare Books Cozy Mystery series, masterfully intertwines literary intrigue with small-town charm, delivering a compelling narrative that captivates from the first page.
Protagonist Juniper Blume, a rare books librarian with a penchant for vintage fashion, embarks on a new chapter as the director of the Calverton Museum. Her aspirations are swiftly overshadowed when a murder victim clutching an Edgar Allan Poe short story is discovered, thrusting Juniper into a complex investigation.
Silver’s adept character development shines as Juniper navigates the museum’s internal politics, confronts skeptical townsfolk, and unravels a web of secrets. The narrative is enriched by subtle humor and a budding romance, adding depth without detracting from the central mystery.
The plot is meticulously crafted, with each clue and red herring thoughtfully placed, maintaining suspense throughout. Silver’s seamless integration of Maryland’s rich history and literary references, particularly to Poe, adds a layer of authenticity and intrigue that will delight bibliophiles and history enthusiasts alike.
The Tell-Tale Homicide is a testament to Silver’s storytelling prowess, offering a harmonious blend of mystery, history, and character-driven narrative. This novel is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries and literary adventures, leaving readers eagerly anticipating Juniper Blume’s next escapade.
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Rare books librarian Juniper Blume lands her dream job: creating a new museum in her Chesapeake Bay town of Rose Mallow, Maryland. But on her very first week, she makes a shocking discovery—a dead man clutching a book by Edgar Allan Poe, stolen from the collections!
As Juniper gets closer to cracking the coded message hidden inside the book, she realizes someone is desperate to keep its literary secrets buried…even if that means burying her, too.
Dressed in her signature vintage style with rescue pup Clover by her side, the fearless bookworm must hunt down the culprit before becoming the next victim. But can she solve the case without jeopardizing a budding romance with her boss, the dashing Leo Calverton? And can she help her sister Azalea perfect their grandmother’s legendary blintz recipe before the Rose Mallow Festival?
A delightfully deadly page-turner, The Tell-Tale Homicide continues the charming Rare Books Cozy Mystery series by Agatha Award-winning author Daphne Silver. Fans of Kate Carlisle and Jenn McKinlay will love tagging along with the whip-smart, book-loving Juniper on her adventures.
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This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Daphne Silver. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited.
The giveaway is for: a $25 Gift Card to Winner’s choice of either Amazon, BN.com, or BookShop.org.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Daphne Silver
Daphne Silver is the Agatha Award winning author of the Rare Books Cozy Mystery Series. Her first novel, Crime and Parchment (Level Best Books, 2023), won the Agatha for Best First Mystery Novel. Her latest book, The Tell-Tale Homicide, comes out November 2024 from Level Best Books. She’s worked more than twenty years in museums and symphonies and has the great fortune of being married to a librarian. When she’s not writing, she’s drawing and painting. She lives in Maryland with her family. Although she’s not much of a baker, she won’t ever turn down a sweet lokshen kugel.
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