Since I’d started work here all of four days ago, I figured I’d lost enough weight on those stairs that I could indulge in one of Josie’s Cozy Bakery’s gooey pecan tarts. “But you I remember in particular. I thought she had more sense.”, “Obviously not,” Louise Jane said. Wanna-be librarian. “You haven’t had a chance to meet. . The setting is wonderful and perfect for a cozy mystery series. Bertie whispered to me that if she’d chosen Mozart, Mr. Uppiton would have produced Diana Krall. Her dress was lower cut than suited her turkey-neck throat and chest and she tottered on stiletto sandals with straps the thickness of dental floss. Making friendly.”, “Come on,” Bertie said, “I’ll introduce you.”. A librarian. “Let’s dry those tears.”. The scent was of old paper and aging leather, carrying with it memories of the foggy streets of London, the sound of horse’s hooves rattling across cobblestones, the gentle rustle of skirts and petticoats, and the crackle of fire. The crotchety old jerk, he’d made it plain to everyone who’d listen—and many who didn’t want to—that he didn’t like me and didn’t want me in the job. The precious books were temporarily alone. Her eyes filled with water that threatened to spill over and ruin her heavily applied makeup. “I agree with you, Louise Jane,” Mr. Uppiton said. Right, Lucy?”, I found my tongue at long last. “Our marriage”—the tears began to flow—“was my world. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. “Most of the board seems to be here,” he said. Dare.” She punctuated every word with the poke of a long, thin finger into his chest. Assistant librarian Lucy, is a likeable heroine among an engaging cast of supporting characters. “By Book or By Crook is a smart whodunit. By Book or By Crook is a wonderful first book in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series by Eva Gates. Josie, helped by Charlene, was bringing out more food. I’d never seen such a look of pure anger on her face. RAY: Everyone remembers Paul Drake from Perry Mason - Paul Drake Detective Agency. I'm glad I found my way to North Carolina and into the Lighthouse Library Mysteries. She practiced its calming rituals every day. I found a place against the wall and stood, munching happily, watching the room. and up, tall windows in thick walls overlooking the marsh on one side and the sand dunes of the shore and the storm-tossed ocean on the other. “At least,” Diane said, with a snort, “she’s not very pretty.”. Publication date Jun 24, 2015 . She is so dumb she believes every single "ghost story" a rival tells her and spends the night cowering in her bed. My petticoat crinkled noisily as I wiped my palms on my skirt. And they’ve been cherished, cared for, and thus aren’t as fragile as some would be at that age. Ich bin duch Zufall zu diesem Buch gekommen und hab mir nach der Hälfte schon die beiden nächsten Bände bestellt. That Louise Jane had neither education in library science nor any experience other than shelving books and checking them out seemed not to matter to her one bit. . . At least he kept the gloves on and turned the pages carefully and with the reverence they deserved. Charlene laughed. Me!”. The plot chickens! Right now, a visit to the dentist would be a welcome escape. The characters are realistic and likable (except those that are, well, unlikeable, like Louise Jane) and are fun to get to know. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I put the card in my pocket without reading it. After their father leaves and their mother passes away, Ruth and Charlie need to find a … “I’m grievously disappointed in Bertie. I pasted on my fake smile, turned, and stepped forward, ready to plunge into the party. Most of the men were in open-necked shirts, but a few wore a jacket and tie. Assault and Batting: A Taylor Quinn Quilt Shop Cozy Mystery (A Taylor Quinn Quilt S... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Charles reminded us he was still trapped in the closet. Chaos in Little Leaf Creek (A Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Book 1), Gusty Lovers and Cadavers: A Chinese Cozy Mystery (A Raina Sun Mystery Book 2), Killer Cruise: A Humorous Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery (Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 1), Gun in the Gardenias (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 7), Footprints in the Ferns (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 6), Whiskers, Wreaths & Murder (A Dickens & Christie Mystery), Jewels in the Juniper (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 10), Ice Pick in the Ivy (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 9), Handcuffs in the Heather (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 8). Course that’s my mom saying that, but others will be, too, soon enough.”. Poor thing. Disappointing. As I have said . What an imaginative, absolutely perfect place to house a library. Both investigators have action advantage effects enabling up to 9 total actions each round. She cries. Of men in handsome uniforms and women in beautiful gowns. Braxton’s most prominent citizen is found dead at the base of the water tower. Strikingly beautiful, with long, glossy hair bleached by the sun, a pale face full of dancing freckles, cornflower blue eyes that seemed to always be sparkling, perfect white teeth. My eyes flew open. Two chocolate-chip cookies. Connor McNeil. It was the passion for books and the obvious joy I found in reading that I expressed with every word I spoke that convinced her I’d be perfect for the Lighthouse Library. .”, “Lucy,” he said, with a huge smile. Lucy has left her life in Boston to begin a job as assistant Librarian at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library in the Outer Banks of North Carolina at a very special time. As Mr. Uppiton knows full well. Ronald had been backed into a corner by Mrs. Peterson, who was still talking and gesticulating wildly. The head librarian touched my arm lightly, gave me another smile, and went back to her guests. Nothing.”. Most of them were women of a certain age. I felt a pound settling onto my hips. His eyes were a deep brown speckled with flakes of gold. 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. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, By Book or By Crook (A Lighthouse Library Mystery 1), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. “How childish of you, Bertie.”, “That’s enough,” Connor said. I’ve something I want to talk to you about. Lucy and I were kids together. The description of the eBook immediately piqued my interest. Forests, Fishing, & Forgery: A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery Series Book 3 (A C... Read and Gone (A Haunted Library Mystery), Dead and Breakfast (A Merry Ghost Inn Mystery Book 1), A Cop and a Coop (Clucks and Clues Cozy Mysteries Book 1), Be Our Ghost (A Merry Ghost Inn Mystery Book 3). You need to introduce Lucy. “We’ll catch up later,” they seemed to say. He was the library chair, and had stalked into the lighthouse as if he owned the place, ordering the lighting in the alcove to be adjusted, demanding that more room for the bar be created, even though we had no place to put the printer. Finally. Andrew was close to six feet tall, but I’d have been surprised if he weighed more than a hundred and fifty pounds soaking wet. She was, I noticed, heading directly for the self-serve bar. “Speaking of which,” I said. Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. Josie was looking at me, her beautiful eyes full of questions. Even I didn’t know what that was. In By Book or By Crook, Lucy finds a job in a library in a lighthouse, but as soon as she assumes her position, the library board chair gets murdered and a valuable book stolen. My heart pounded in my chest. Buy a cheap copy of By Book or by Crook by Eva Gates. What does by hook or crook expression mean? This amazing man was asking me out. My grandparents, God rest their sainted souls, built this town. Keeps getting himself into trouble. You really do need to wear bright colors more often, Lucy. Too bad it was being ruined by the cacophony of false compliments and long-held grievances going on behind me. “You have your guests to see to.”. The majority of the interior lights had been switched off, leaving only a scattering of wall sconces to illuminate the room. Stuck-up jerk. Aunt Ellen chatted to a group of Friends of the Library, and Bertie stood by the door, greeting latecomers as they arrived. Josie was back. Apparently I had. “Mrs. The stairs that bypassed the main rooms and gave access only to the private collection. “That’s not what I meant.”, Bertie’s yell drowned her out. All round whitewashed walls, iron spiral staircases going up . Another direct hit. He’d disapproved of the collection of vocal jazz CDs Bertie had selected for tonight’s background music, and took a stack of Mozart and Beethoven out of his cavernous, ever-present briefcase. Apparently Jake, like so many men before him, had been discarded. “Excuse me,” I said in what I hoped was my best librarian tone. Since starting work here, I’d come to realize that Bertie had eyes in the back of her head. Enjoy, Lucy. She’d scrubbed her face, dried her eyes, and slathered on another layer of mascara and eye shadow. She wanted the new job, and she had no qualms expressing her displeasure at it being given to—horrors—an outsider. .”. Not. The author does a great job with character development and world building throughout the series. . Most of the onlookers nodded politely. For reasons unknown to everyone in town, Poor Andrew adored Louise Jane and trotted in her wake, begging for scraps of attention. Well, many years ago Paul had to hire an assistant. He smelled of beer and aftershave and delicious male hormones. “I do believe there’s a beer or two in the fridge. I figured he meant “dilettante,” but wasn’t about to point out the difference. Definition of by hook or crook in the Idioms Dictionary. Partygoers whispered questions to each other. 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. Outside, night was falling, bringing with it a heavy ocean mist carried on a cool wet wind. . His dedication was nothing short of heroic. . Please try again. .”, “My brother’s working flat out to make his restaurant a success,” Butch said. The partygoers turned back to their drinks and conversation. Or it might have been Charles the cat, expressing his opinion at being locked in the closet. My aching feet were reminding me that I should stick to ballet flats and sports sandals. In this charming new cozy mystery series from nationally bestselling author, Vicki Delany, a New York City expat-turned-Cape Cod tea shop owner must solve the murder of a local real estate developer to help her feisty grandmother out of a jam . “We’re so excited! Pleased to meet you, Mr. . What brings you our way?”. I ducked my head, heat rushing back into my face. I know your kind.”. I gritted my teeth. “Excuse me?” I blinked. Learn more. We were celebrating the arrival of a complete set of Jane Austen first editions, on loan for three months. I’d just have to get used to it if I wanted to live happily in the Outer Banks. Eat, I mean. As I continued reading I found myself drawn into their lives and the library they all love. Someone who knows the history of the land, someone in whom the blood of the old families runs in . .” Aunt Ellen said. “He means, of course, the Austen collection,” Bertie said. Jodie attracted men like her pecan tarts attracted flies if left uncovered on a hot, sunny day. The Demise will twist and turn you, and then twist you again. As proof that life was never fair, Josie was model tall and model thin (except for the generous breasts—more unfairness!). Can I get you one?”, Relief crossed his face. I've read the second book in this series, Booked for Trouble, and I liked it just as much and am eagerly anticipating the third book in this series. She’s a newcomer, meaning she might have been born on the Outer Banks, but her grandparents were not. “Open it.”, “Am I allowed to? From there, the staircase had another hundred or more winding steps to reach the top of the lighthouse. This was a fantastic book in a new series. By Book or by Crook. Curses! has been added to your Cart. That coup alone greatly increases library attendance, but then the Chairman of the Library Board is murdered at the Library, and then the Austen books start disappearing. . The author got screwed on this one. He held out a massive paw. I'm glad I found my way to North Carolina and into the Lighthouse Library Mysteries. Reading it, smelling it, touching it. As I continued reading I found myself drawn into their lives and the library they all love. Please try your request again later. . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2016. 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. “There sure is. Buy or borrow today. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Louise Jane grinned maliciously beside him. . “Don’t you mind Theodore, honey.” My aunt Ellen slipped her arm around me. “Where’s Charles?” I asked, referring to one of my favorite library employees. I suggested she go home, but she would have none of that. Now, where were we, Your Honor? And that the Lighthouse Library would be perfect for me. “Is there a problem, Miss McKaughnan?”. Only, I hastened to add, because of my qualifications and experience. I turned around and came face-to-face with a man I’d noticed when he’d entered the room. . The day after I arrived, I told Butch, Aunt Ellen had invited her best and oldest friend to tea, knowing full well that Bertie had long been searching for an assistant librarian for the Lighthouse Library. . “Who else do you need to meet?”. I'm most definitely looking forward to re. $6.99; $6.99; Publisher Description "An excellent read, fun, confounding, and even appetizing, thanks to the heroic culinary artistry of Nora Berry, proprietor of the campus caf/bookshop 'Leaves of Grass,' and amateur sleuth. To have space and time and the support to make some decisions about the direction I wanted my life to take. “A university librarian. “But that’s beside the point. His eyes were focused on me, not glancing around, not seeking someone more interesting. Besides, Miss Austen lived near the sea. By Book or by Crook. Normally a writer of textbooks and dictionariesutterly self-contained literary worldsthis book takes a meandering path through the Welsh countryside while observing and commenting on the road signs leading to contemporary standard English. Plain glass. Everyone knows me as Theodore. “Really, my dear. Someone bumped him from behind and mumbled, “Sorry.” Butch stepped closer to me. 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. Great story and characters, though and a very well-plotted murder. “Do you hear me? Lighthouses, books, and wonderful new fresh characters! Music, Mozart at the moment, came quietly from the sound system, and the room was full of the low buzz of conversation. “Credit me with a medium of taste.” I suspect he meant “modicum.” Again, I declined to correct him. Which, come to think of it, he was right now. And I touched the worn leather cover. Her whole body shook and a vein pulsed in the side of her throat. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Mrs. Peterson took his vacation as a personal insult. Bertie pushed her way through the crowd. He’s a serious collector, or at least he would be if he had the money. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Since he’d made a beeline for Josie, I—telling myself I was not at all disappointed—had tried to pay him no further attention. “It’s a real coup for the library, and for the town, that you were able to get it here, Bertie. Romance and laughter—as well as foolishness and heartbreak. “Really? She understood. Silas Howard plays Shy (a transgender man), who leaves his small town after the death of his father, and heads to the big city to live a life of crime. I took a deep breath, closed my eyes. A few people tittered, more in embarrassment than in enjoyment of the joke. “You don’t have any other plans, I hope.”. I would have put him in his fifties.” I glanced at the display table. Theodore was attempting to shrink his six-foot frame in order to slink around Connor and Mr. Uppiton and get back at the books. He had three candidates and he decided to give them a little quiz. Please try again. I told Butch about vacationing on the Outer Banks when I was a kid. “And you,” she said, spraying spittle all over her husband’s face, “you’ll get what’s coming to you. . I believe we were discussing my idea for installing a contemplative fountain on the library grounds.”, Bertie, however, wasn’t finished. I scarcely heard her. The partygoers were women mostly, with a few husbands dragged along. . Her husband, however, is a member of one of our oldest families. You know that nephew of mine? Assistant librarian Lucy, is a likeable heroine among an engaging cast of supporting characters.”—Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats mysteries At your service, madam. One is that it refers to two Irish towns, Hook Head and Crook, through which Oliver Cromwell tried to capture the nearby city of Waterford. “Left her reapplying her makeup. For fans of Laura Levine, Diane Mott Davidson, and Leslie Meier. . Even Theodore had gone in search of sustenance or further gossip. In the sudden silence, I could hear a ghost screaming from the depths of a castle dungeon. 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 saw my dream of taking those books, one at a time, up to my tiny, circular room high above the crashing waves, disappearing. Tonight the Austen collection took pride of place. How dare you override my authority in this manner. It has an intriguing mystery! I look forward to reading more books in the series. “I think I’ll have one of those pecan tarts after all.” I plunged through the crowd. “Don’t worry about him, Lucy. Lucy, the librarian and heroine of the book, more or less also is the problem of the book: Lucy, who's supposedly 30 years old, but behaves like a thirteen-year old. He’s opened a restaurant of his own. These events dramatically increase the number of visitors and tourists to the Library and to the town. I decided to take the blame for its demise myself, to allow you to leave with some medium of dignity. Do you want anything?’”. “Good. But not the impression I was hoping for. I couldn’t bear to lose this job. I rubbed my hands together. I closed the book, returned it to its place, slipped off the gloves, and laid them back on the table for the next person to use. “Those books are extremely valuable. . 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. Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2017. Candlelight would have been perfect, but this was, after all, a public place and a library at that. A young librarian. As she led Diane away, without even glancing over her shoulder she shouted, “Charlene, don’t you dare touch that CD player!”. His eyes were a nice shade of pale blue, and would have been attractive if not for the look of intense adoration they had when looking at Louise Jane. From my hiding place I heard Andrew say, “Can I get you something to drink, Louise Jane?” in a high-pitched, almost pleading voice. She knows she needs to investigate to clear her name and protect her boss and the library from harm. Fiction was on the first, as was some nonfiction, with children’s books on the second and Charlene’s office and her research materials on the third level. On a date. So I shouldn't have been too surprised by the woeful lack of research about the first editions of Jane Austen's novels. The minute I’d entered the building—long before that; the minute I’d first seen it from the road when I was a child on vacation—I’d loved it. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. By Book or by Crook (Large Print) : Gates, Eva. “I’m surprised you remember me, Connor. The setting is wonderful and perfect for a cozy mystery series. Small—pokey really—but absolutely perfect for sipping a cup of tea, reading, gazing out at the ocean, and daydreaming. Also, her writing was convincing enough for me to buy into the idea. Lucy leaves her Harvard Library job, her family, and her ex-fiance behind in Boston and moves to the coast of NC to take a librarian position in a small town library. Learn more about the program. 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. Can't wait until the next tome comes out. What's Not to Love?! . “That would be great. The party was a private affair, a viewing of the new collection for staff and board members of the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library, as well as local dignitaries and community supporters, before the official opening tomorrow. It had been a light kiss, an innocent fourteen-year-old girl and a well-brought-up fifteen-year-old boy. "-Joni Pacie, author of Murder by the Mob His love of the library, Bertie had warned me on my arrival, was sometimes a bit . In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Influential strangers at that. Would Mr. Uppiton go through with his threat? “He deliberately tries to give that impression. I had no problems suspending disbelief at the notion of transforming real-life Bodie Lighthouse into a public library because author Ev. . The premise of a library inside a historic lighthouse is what drew me to the series. Now everyone knew me. As well he might. I’d been worried about getting to know everyone who was someone at the Lighthouse Library. Heading not for the drinks and company, but for the back stairs. The characters were fine but by page 20 I really wanted to smack one or two of them. The premise of a library inside a historic lighthouse is what drew me to the series. The author says right at the beginning of this book that the idea of a lighthouse being big enough to house a fully operational library with separate living accommodation is a fantasy so that really sets the tone for the book right from the start. He barely touched my outstretched fingers. Lucy begins her tenure at a lighthouse library begins with a murder and missing first edition; first in series You don’t mind if I borrow this big fellow for a few minutes, do you, little lady?”. Always had his head in books when the other boys were tossing balls around. by Eva Gates Elise Arsenault Audiobook. Connor was nodding at whatever Mr. Uppiton was saying, and all the while his eyes moved around the room. I had started this series pretty much in the middle when I had the chance to review the fourth book...then the fifth that I couldn't resist. Bertie had said she had an important announcement to make at eight, something to do with the Austen collection. Then he continued, “If I know Bertie, and I do, your job’s safe.”, I peered around his shoulder. “Have you been there yet?” Butch asked me. There was a problem loading your book clubs. By Book or By Crook is a wonderful first book in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series by Eva Gates. I made a point of finding out.” His smile was full of white teeth and a healthy dose of humor. He, I realized, was playing to the audience, and thoroughly enjoying every minute of it. My face began to burn. My life. Oh, my gosh. Innocent in Las Vegas: A Humorous Tiffany Black Mystery (Tiffany Black Mysteries Bo... Bones in the Begonias (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 2), Killer in the Kiwis (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 11). By Book Or By Crook Jun 14, 1996. Mr. Uppiton chafed at losing his moment in the spotlight. You shouldn’t have hired anyone. By Book or By Crook Loved this new First book of a series! Everyone wore their almost-best, like proper Southern fund-raisers. He’s all talk and no action. Louise Jane pointedly ignored her, and marched into the room as though she were a general leading her forces into battle. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. But that kiss remained, all these years later, the best kiss I had ever had. I’d enjoy trying your brother’s restaurant.”, “Good.” He took a sip of his beer. I shoved my hand forward. And not finding it. “I see you two have met,” she said. Inside, we were warm and dry, bathed in soft yellow light. By Book or by Crook – Eva Gates Read by Elise Arsenault Lighthouse Library #1. Settling in, getting familiar with the job.”, “Butch, my boy! “Sure do. That area was brightly lit and protected by a red velvet rope, warning anyone who wanted a closer look that red wine and gooey pecan tarts did not go well with nineteenth-century paper. I slunk behind a cabinet displaying books of nautical charts and a scale model of an eighteenth-century sailing ship, wondering whether I could hide out here for the rest of the night. For ten years Lucy has enjoyed her job poring over rare tomes of literature for the Harvard Library, but she has not enjoyed the demands of her family’s social whorl or her sort-of-engagement to the staid son of her father’s law partner. . Yes, please.”. But don’t spend too long here. “So, you’re the new one, are you? “Banished to the closet by the staff break room for the duration of the party.”, “If you listen closely you can hear the howls of indignation from here.” Charles (named in honor of Mr. Dickens) was the library cat. “There’s a story here,” Josie whispered, “and I’m going to get to the bottom of it.”. “This way, Mr. Mayor,” he said, extending his arm in a flourish. Not now. 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). Bertie, the head Librarian, has borrowed a very rare collection of first edition Jane Austen books for display at the Library. 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