He was born about ten miles from this very spot, over in Nags Head. And they’ve been cherished, cared for, and thus aren’t as fragile as some would be at that age. I gritted my teeth. He was speaking louder than he needed to, and although he was trying to look concerned, the corners of his mouth were in danger of curling upward. Not now. Pleased to meet you, Mr. . . I'm most definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series when it arrives in September of 2015. Most of the men were in open-necked shirts, but a few wore a jacket and tie. Throughout the party, every time I’d glanced toward the alcove, Theodore had been bent over the books, peering through his plain-glass spectacles, ungraciously allowing others close enough to have a look and practically shoving them aside when he figured they’d had long enough. Heck, the tarts were quite small. But with murder on the wish list, can they unwrap a killer? . I’d been fourteen years old. Lucy didn't feel very welcome around certain people at the Lighthouse Library when she first started and was nearly accused of stealing some rare old Jane Austen books the library had on display. Partygoers whispered questions to each other. She dropped her voice. I suggested she go home, but she would have none of that. She’s a newcomer, meaning she might have been born on the Outer Banks, but her grandparents were not. “I’m grievously disappointed in Bertie. Bertie stepped forward. There was no plot development up to the point where I decided not to continue -- no clues, no nothing. This amazing man was asking me out. “Stay away from my husband.”. The irony was compounded by the fact that she was the owner and chief baker of the best bakery in the Outer Banks, if not the entire state of North Carolina. I thought I saw the soles of Theodore’s shoes disappearing up the curving stairs. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This is my assistant . By Book or by Crook (Large Print) : Gates, Eva. Or is a more sinister pattern woven into this quilt shop? My face has a horrible habit of showing exactly what I’m feeling at any given moment. I refrained from mentioning that about the last person I’d ever want to get close to (shudder) was Mr. Uppiton. Too bad it was being ruined by the cacophony of false compliments and long-held grievances going on behind me. Do you want anything?’”. Which, come to think of it, he was right now. Where we kept rare and valuable books. You shouldn’t have hired anyone. Croke (or Crook) was on the bench in the reign of Charles I (born 1600, died 1649) and became popular for his refusal to accept the legality of a 'Ship Money' tax imposed by Charles without the consent of Parliament. I didn’t mention how Bertie had touched my hand when she left and said that she didn’t really give a fig for my master’s degree. By Crystals own admission, By Hook or by Crook is a linguistic travelogue. A kiss. There’s so much to do. Although I’d prefer to spend my time with you two.” Bertie straightened her shoulders and waded into the crowd. Their mother is dead. “What’d you do with Diane Uppiton?” Josie asked. Something went wrong. Theodore was bent over Pride and Prejudice. And a not very bright 13-year-old at that. By Hook or by Crook chronicles the tale of two unlikely friends who commit petty crimes as they search for a path to understanding themselves and the outside world. Romance and laughter—as well as foolishness and heartbreak. By Book or By Crook is a wonderful first book in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series by Eva Gates. Mr. Uppiton chafed at losing his moment in the spotlight. “If you fire Lucy,” she said, loudly enough for everyone to hear. ), I have a slight problem with this series, even before I started reading). “I think I’ll have one of those pecan tarts after all.” I plunged through the crowd. I doubt she’s read a single book since high school. But that kiss remained, all these years later, the best kiss I had ever had. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. “This way, Mr. Mayor,” he said, extending his arm in a flourish. Inside, we were warm and dry, bathed in soft yellow light. She playfully bumped her hip against his, and he put his arm around her shoulders. I pasted on my fake smile, turned, and stepped forward, ready to plunge into the party. “There’s a story here,” Josie whispered, “and I’m going to get to the bottom of it.”. You’d think he and I would get on well. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Learn more about the program. “Love, love, love that dress, by the way. It’s nice to see you.”, “Wouldn’t miss it,” he said. I craned my neck to see over her and the crowd of partygoers. I thought she had more sense.”, “Obviously not,” Louise Jane said. My eyes flew open. Buy or borrow today. We donât share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we donât sell your information to others. It was pale yellow, with a square-cut neckline, close-fitting bodice, tightly cinched patent leather black belt above a flaring skirt, and a stiff petticoat that ended sharply at the knees. Mr. Uppiton looked quite pleased with himself, but I sensed the majority of the room was not on his side. The town is jumping with tourist demand for souvenirs and of course for the murder to be solved, and even Lucy is not above suspicion. The amount of product in her hair, teased and sprayed into a stiff helmet in a shade of red not known to nature, competed with her perfume. “He means, of course, the Austen collection,” Bertie said. An excellent cosy mystery with all the right ingredients for a good story - quirky characters, a believable villain and a plot that moves at a steady pace. It was much too high to actually look over. “Lucy Richardson. Dignity that you, my dear, clearly have forsaken.”. A stately Southern matron, of the sort I—a born-and-bred New Englander—imagined them to be, was waving her finger in Ronald’s face. As she led Diane away, without even glancing over her shoulder she shouted, “Charlene, don’t you dare touch that CD player!”. Booked for Trouble (A Lighthouse Library Mystery), Reading Up a Storm (A Lighthouse Library Mystery), Read and Buried: A Lighthouse Library Mystery, Something Read Something Dead: A Lighthouse Library Mystery, The Spook in the Stacks: A Lighthouse Library Mystery, Murder by the Book (A Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery). . The party was just getting under way. That Bertie had found the money to employ an extra staffer through our busiest time of year, the summer, by going directly to the town council, was of no consequence to Mr. Uppiton. “Josie’s right, as always,” Aunt Ellen said. The characters are realistic and likable (except those that are, well, unlikeable, like Louise Jane) and are fun to get to know. How? Both investigators have action advantage effects enabling up to 9 total actions each round. .”. The setting was idyllic and I enjoyed reading this. Please try again. Tony Vellela. . Just as the events showcasing the priceless books begin, the president of the library board is murdered in the lighthouse and the loaned Austen books start disappearing one by one. I won’t stand for it.”, “You,” Mr. Uppiton said, “have no choice. Read now! “This is not the time nor the place.” Connor attempted to get a word in. She thinks Ronald should be her children’s personal librarian and reading instructor. “But you I remember in particular. He’d grown up to be a handsome man. It’s already being called the best fish place on the Outer Banks. 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