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When Violet Waverly rushes home to her ailing grandmother, she discovers the visit was a calculated ruse. She quickly finds herself working at Charming Books, a shop imbued with magic and run by her grandmother. The plot thickens when a dead man is found clutching an Emily Dickinson book, and Violet becomes the key to uncovering a murder mystery that pulls her into danger. Along the way, she navigates the eccentric world of women booksellers, the gentle presence of cats, and the loving influence of her grandmother. This cozy mystery blends the charm of a family bookshop with the intrigue of a murder investigation, all set against a backdrop of magical realism and literary allusions.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Amanda Flower
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