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Murder in the Paperback Parlor

By Ellery Adams

By Ellery Adams

By Ellery Adams

By Ellery Adams

Part of A Book Retreat Mystery

Part of A Book Retreat Mystery

Category: Cozy Mysteries

Category: Cozy Mysteries

Mass Market Paperback $7.99

Aug 04, 2015 | 304 Pages

Ebook $5.99

Aug 04, 2015 | 304 Pages

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    The New York Times bestselling Book Retreat mysteries feature Storyton Hall, the perfect getaway for literature lovers—except when a guest tries to get away with murder…

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Jane Steward is organizing a week of activities for fans of love stories at her book-themed resort. But her Regency readers barely have time to brush up on their Jane Austen before tragedy strikes Storyton Hall. Rosamund York, one of the most celebrated authors in attendance, is killed.

    Rosamund had as many enemies as she did admirers, including envious fellow novelists, a jealous former lover, and dozens of angry fans. It’s up to Jane, with the help of her book club, the Cover Girls, to catalogue the list of suspects and find a heartless killer quickly—before the murderer writes someone else off…

    About Murder in the Paperback Parlor

    The New York Times bestselling Book Retreat mysteries feature Storyton Hall, the perfect getaway for literature lovers—except when a guest tries to get away with murder…

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Jane Steward is organizing a week of activities for fans of love stories at her book-themed resort. But her Regency readers barely have time to brush up on their Jane Austen before tragedy strikes Storyton Hall. Rosamund York, one of the most celebrated authors in attendance, is killed.

    Rosamund had as many enemies as she did admirers, including envious fellow novelists, a jealous former lover, and dozens of angry fans. It’s up to Jane, with the help of her book club, the Cover Girls, to catalogue the list of suspects and find a heartless killer quickly—before the murderer writes someone else off…

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    Lemon Pies and Little White Lies
    Lethal Letters
    See all books by Ellery Adams

    About Ellery Adams

    Ellery Adams is the New York Times bestselling author of the Books by the Bay mysteries, the Charmed Pie Shoppe mysteries, and the Book Retreat mysteries. She grew up on a beach near the Long Island Sound. Having spent her adult life in… More about Ellery Adams

    About Ellery Adams

    Ellery Adams is the New York Times bestselling author of the Books by the Bay mysteries, the Charmed Pie Shoppe mysteries, and the Book Retreat mysteries. She grew up on a beach near the Long Island Sound. Having spent her adult life in… More about Ellery Adams

    Product Details

    Category: Cozy Mysteries

    Mass Market Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Berkley
    Aug 04, 2015 | 304 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9780425265604

    Category: Cozy Mysteries

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Berkley
    Aug 04, 2015 | 304 Pages | ISBN 9781101612927

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    Praise for Murder in the Mystery Suite

    “A clever plot, a likable and intrepid heroine, and a strong sense of place.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

    “Adams makes Storyton Hall come to life.”—Fresh Fiction

    “Book lovers are going to come for a visit and never want to leave.”—Escape with Dollycas

    “A very original debut mystery by an experienced author… A suspenseful and compelling read.”—Kings River Life
     

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