Played by the Book

Played by the Book by Lucy Arlington is a cozy mystery published by Penguin on February 3, 2015. This first edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Lila Wilkins, a literary agent known for her knack for stumbling upon murder, as she prepares for a book signing garden party featuring television host Damian York. Amidst the excitement, Lila’s plans take a dark turn when she discovers a skull buried in her flowerbeds, prompting her to navigate a web of secrets and danger in her quaint town of Inspiration Valley, North Carolina.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and amateur sleuthing as Lila confronts the challenges of her busy schedule while uncovering hidden truths about her community. The narrative unfolds with Lila’s determination to solve the murder of a local garden club member, whose untimely demise adds urgency to her investigation. As she digs deeper into the past, the story explores themes of friendship and community, all set against the backdrop of a garden party gone awry. This engaging tale invites readers to join Lila in her quest to unearth the truth before more lives are lost.
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The New York Times bestselling Novel Idea Mysteries make their return with Lila Wilkins, literary agent and “murder magnet,” planning a book signing garden party. But things aren’t coming up roses when she has to weed out a dangerous killer…
The owner of the Novel Idea Literary Agency is thrilled when former local boy and popular television show host Damian York returns to Inspiration Valley, North Carolina, to launch his new gardening book. But Lila is less than excited about the hubbub when she sees her mounting to-do list. Between planning York’s gala and sprucing up her yard for another event, she’s spread too thin—especially after she finds a skull buried in her flowerbeds.
As Lila’s macabre discovery leads to other secrets hidden in Inspiration Valley’s past, a member of the local garden club is found slumped over her prize roses—murdered. Now it’s up to Lila to dig through old mysteries and new clues to unearth a murderer before someone else is found pushing up daisies…
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