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The Loch Ness papers / Paige Shelton.

Shelton, Paige, (author.).

Summary:

"Bookseller Delaney Nichols befriends a Loch Ness monster enthusiast; when he stands accused of murder she'll do whatever it takes to learn who the killer is--and whether Nessie herself is really lurking in the Scottish waters. Delaney Nichols is delighted with her life in Edinburgh, working at The Cracked Spine--a shop that specializes in hard-to-find books and artifacts. With a job she loves, and her fast approaching marriage to devastatingly handsome Scottish pub-owner Tom Shannon, Delaney's life could be straight out of a fairy tale--at least it would be, if the pastor meant to perform the wedding ceremony hadn't recently passed away. Outside the church where Delaney is searching for another reverend, she stumbles across Norval Fraser: an elderly man obsessed with the Loch Ness monster. Always attracted to the interesting and unusual, Delaney befriends Norval. But when his nephew is found dead, the police decide Norval's obsession has moved from monsters to murder. With a wedding to plan, her family arriving soon from Kansas, and the arrival of an over-the-top Texan with a wildly valuable book, Delaney's plate is full to bursting, but she can't abandon her new friend. Determined to help Norval, she sets out to learn the truth. The Loch Ness buries its secrets deeply, but Delaney is determined to dig them up--whether Nessie likes it or not" -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250127815 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 1250127815
  • ISBN: 9781250252364
  • Physical Description: 310 pages 21cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Minotaur Books, 2019.
Subject: Nichols, Delaney (Fictitious character) > Fiction.
Booksellers and bookselling > Fiction.
Murder > Investigation > Fiction.
Genre: Detective and mystery fiction.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Erlanger Branch M SHELT P (Text) 33126024219507 Mystery Available -
Erlanger Branch M SHELT P (Text) 33126024966453 Mystery Available -
Independence Branch M SHELT P (Text) 33126024219499 Mystery Available -

  • Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2019 March #1

    Bookseller Delaney Nichols is rushing into church to prepare for her wedding when she bumps into an older man leaving. He drops a pack of cards showing the Loch Ness Monster. Delaney returns the cards and feels an immediate connection to Norval Fraser, who is obsessed with Nessie. He invites Delaney to take over his collection of papers about the monster. She's fascinated by his stories, but doesn't trust his great-nephew Gavin. When Gavin is found murdered, the police suspect Norval. Although her family is arriving from Kansas for the wedding, Delaney feels obliged to prove Norval isn't a killer. The delightful characters, immersive Scotland setting, and the mystery of Loch Ness combine for one of the most enjoyable installments in this series. VERDICT The intriguing Scottish bookshop and wedding details will satisfy fans of Amanda Flower's "Magic Garden" mysteries. Readers who relish eccentric characters and bookstores, as seen in Vicki Delany's "Sherlock Holmes" bookshop series, will savor this fourth entry (after Lost Books and Old Bones) in an atmospheric series.—Lesa Holstine, Evansville Vanderburgh P.L., IN

    Copyright 2019 Library Journal.

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