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Librarybelle
Murder by Lamplight | Patrice McDonough
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This was so good! Historical mystery set in Victorian England with a serial killer, an inspector with a troubling past, and a female doctor. Well written and captivating.

Trigger warnings for graphic murder scenes, child abuse and violence, and violence toward women

Bette I thought it was good too, it was so well done for a debut novel. 👍😊 1w
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Librarybelle
Murder by Lamplight | Patrice McDonough
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Well…this seems spot on for today‘s climate…

“‘One accusation is off the mark. Foreigners aren‘t the ‘criminal contagion‘ so many claim. As a policeman, I can attest to that. It takes a lot to leave your home. To start life over in a new place requires courage. It takes energy and ambition.‘”

This book takes place in 1866. The MCs fight against a prejudicial society in the UK. Very timely indeed.

Librarybelle @Chrissyreadit This book makes me think of Rosemary Simpson‘s books. If you have not tried this one yet, I‘d recommend it! 2w
DieAReader 💖💖💖 2w
Chrissyreadit ohhh! Yes! Thank you! 2w
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Suet624
Adventuress | Tasha Alexander
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Yesterday I drove about 6 hours round trip to hit up two more bookstores in order to try to complete my Vermont Independent Bookstore Passport. I visited two stores: one in the beautiful tourist town of Woodstock and the other in Ludlow, home to Okemo Mountain. The Book Nook in Ludlow was definitely a little nook but it had so many of my obscure favorites-ones I thought no one read anymore-that I felt truly seen. Three more stores to go!

Jeg Good on you! What a lovely activity. Happy 4th too. 1mo
kspenmoll What a fun book adventure!!! 1mo
Suet624 @Jeg @kspenmoll it‘s also a fun way to see all the back roads of Vermont. And all the creemee stands! 😂 1mo
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dabbe What a fun trip! 💙🩵💙 1mo
AmyG I‘ve actually been to both. I miss VT. 1mo
Bookwormjillk Such a fun project! 1mo
Amiable Is the Northshire in Manchester on the list? I love that bookstore. 1mo
Suet624 @Amiable it sure is! 1mo
TheBookHippie Oh fun. 1mo
Amiable @Suet624 Oops, I just saw it on there! Skipped right over it. Duh. 🙄 1mo
BarbaraBB What a fabulous way to spend your day! 1mo
AnnCrystal 👏🏼🤩🆒 Bookstore adventures! Epic fun 📚💝 1mo
youneverarrived Sounds fab 🤍 1mo
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julieclair
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A well written cozy mystery, based loosely on real events. Set in Victorian England, it feels well-researched. Multiple story lines and secrets kept me guessing until the end. I‘m looking forward to reading more of this series.

#HauntedShelf #BookRecommendation Team #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks

Prompt: Morally Dubious

Catsandbooks 👏🏼🐦‍⬛🧡 10mo
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kspenmoll
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This book is #11 in the series, set in 1892 London.The private inquiry agents,Barker & Llewelyn,are tasked by the Prime Minister with the delivery of a satchel that includes a 1st century gospel,to the Vatican for safekeeping.What seems a simple task turns into a melee of governments,assassins,& political groups,chasing the agents,resulting in murders, attacks,& street fights Loved the agents‘ contrasting personalities,humorous scenes.#libraryfind

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kspenmoll
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Long walk with my neighbor today. Now I am enjoying a craft beer & cheez its while our dinner of cuban black beans & rice simmer on the stove.
Tagged book is a #libraryfind. It‘s # 11 in the series but I decided to plunge in mid series anyway.

Bookwormjillk Mmm I love Cuban black beans 11mo
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kspenmoll
Murder in Postscript | Mary Winters
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A murder mystery, romancy, palette cleanser.Countess Amelia Amesbury, is a widow,mother, & the secret “Lady Agony”of a Penny paper.As Lady Agony she answers letters advising on love, fashion, manners, & more. A ladies‘# maid writes for help stating she is afraid her mistress was murdered.When Amelia & her friend,the Marquis,go to meet the maid, they find her dead.
So begins a caper all over London to trap a killer before he kills again.

julieclair Stacked! 12mo
kspenmoll @julieclair It‘s fun, I think you will enjoy it. 12mo
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shortsarahrose
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Farmers‘ Market/Friends of the Library Sale #BookHaul
Another Mrs. Jeffries mystery, which are comfort reads for me, and a book of Jane Gilmor‘s art

dabbe Read this during the holidays and loved it! 🤩🤗😀 13mo
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kspenmoll
Murder by Lamplight | Patrice McDonough
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First leg of our journey to Brooklyn, NY. The tagged is my kindle read. #BrooklynMuseum #PaulMcCartney #photoexhibit #welovetraintravel #excited #happy

majkia I grew up in Windsor Locks! So odd to see it mentioned! 1y
Bookwormjillk I‘ve been to Windsor Locks! An old friend grew up there. 1y
dabbe You are adorable! Have fun! 💚💙💚 1y
MemoirsForMe Great photo! Enjoy your vacation! 🤗 1y
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kspenmoll
Murder by Lamplight | Patrice McDonough
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