Aunt Violet and her niece Hannah have a bookshop to run. But after a customer comes in asking for a rare book, Hannah takes a visit to the reading room of the British Library – a glorious domed building in the middle of the British Museum courtyard – to find out more.
Hannah has barely finished making her request when a man at one of the hundreds of desks slumps over his work. Within moments, it becomes clear he is dead, stabbed in broad daylight, in the middle of the reading room surrounded by oblivious academics.
The reading room is an exclusive space where no one can enter or leave without detection. Yet the initial investigation yields no weapon, no witnesses, and no apparent motive.
But then Aunt Violet discovers the victim had been researching the unearthing of a lost piece of Italian sculpture. And Hannah – despite her new husband’s firm insistence that she let the police do their job – finds herself unable to resist the temptation of investigating just one more murder.
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Murder in the Reading Room by Anita Davison is the sixth book in the Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet Mysteries series.
Hannah and her Aunt Violet run a charming bookshop. When a customer requests a rare book, Hannah and her friend visit the Reading Room at the British Library to track it down. Instead of finding just the book, they stumble upon the body of a murder victim. Once again, Hannah finds herself caught in the middle of a murder investigation. Teaming up with Aunt Violet and a few trusted friends, she slips into amateur sleuth mode to uncover the killer and the motive behind the crime. As the investigation unfolds, the case becomes increasingly dangerous, forcing them to stay one step ahead.
This series never disappoints. It's a captivating historical murder mystery with a well-paced plot that gradually reveals the clues needed to solve the case. I loved how the amateur sleuths and the more experienced investigators worked together, with each character bringing something unique to the story. The cast has wonderful chemistry, making every interaction enjoyable. My favorite part was the suspenseful final attempt to catch the murderer. And, as always, my absolute favorite character is Aunt Violet. I adore her fearless, no-nonsense attitude and the way she says exactly what's on her mind.
If you enjoy historical mysteries filled with engaging characters, clever investigations, and cozy bookish settings, I highly recommend this series.
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