Valentine Murder
Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier is a mystery novel published by Kensington Books in 1999. This first edition, written in English and spanning 248 pages, introduces readers to Bitsy Howell, a children’s librarian at Tinker’s Cover Library in Maine, who is found dead just before story hour. As the investigation unfolds, two library board members, including the sleuthing mom Lucy Stone, become prime suspects, leading to a web of intrigue and danger.
In this engaging narrative, readers will follow Lucy as she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Bitsy’s death. The plot thickens when Lucy’s good friend is also murdered, putting her family at risk and prompting her to take action. The story is enriched with light humor and vivid descriptions of Maine’s landscapes, while also providing insights into various topics such as lotteries and library operations. With a cast of generally sympathetic characters, Valentine Murder offers a fresh take on the mystery genre, steering clear of common clichés often found in portrayals of New England moms.
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Bitsy Howell, children’s librarian at Tinker’s Cover (Maine) Library, dies just before story hour starts. As the only people with access to Bitsy’s office, two library board members, including sleuthing mom Lucy Stone, quickly become murder suspects. That’s bad enough, but when Lucy’s good friend is murdered and her family imperiled, it’s time to investigate. This fifth Lucy Stone novel has a strong opening, light humor, vivid Maine landscapes, and a cast of generally sympathetic characters, despite some slightly stereotyped librarians. Meier weaves into her nimble plot some good insights on lotteries, rural poverty, computers, and library operations, and she avoids the cliches that often plague portrayals of spunky New England moms.
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