Jeanne G. (IlliniAlum83) - , reviewed on 5/16/2020 + 181 more book reviews

New series recommended to me by PBS members. I love the setting in Edinburgh as I have visited there.
This first in the series quickly opens with the murder of the bookshop owner's sister after a new employee has arrived from Kansas. Delaney barely has time to unpack her suitcase before mysterious friends of the bookshop owner hold a secretive auction, quickly followed by the murder. Delaney inserts herself into the investigation, eventually putting herself in danger for her snooping. She also possesses a 'super power' which doesn't come into play much in this first book, but which I anticipate will become more and more prominent in future books.
The bookshop owner and employees are likeable and well described by Shelton despite the rapid introduction of the murder mystery. If you have visited Edinburgh, you may recognize streets and landmarks that are accurately described and I expect more will be forthcoming. I will soon read the second in the series and see if it is worth continuing the series.

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