The Little Lost Library (A Secret, Book, and Scone Society Novel)

Big clues come in small packages as Miracle Books owner Nora Pennington and the Secret, Book, and Scone Society attempt to solve a series of murders connected to a bibliophile's missing books in the latest cozy mystery from New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams . . . When an elderly Miracle Springs resident, Lucille Wynter, arranges for Nora to deliver an order of books to her creepy, crumbling Southern Gothic mansion on the outskirts of town, Nora doesn't expect to be invited in. An agoraphobe, Lucille doesn't leave Wynter House. But when Lucille doesn't come to the door to collect her books, Nora begins to worry. Forcing her way into Lucille's dilapidated home, Nora is shocked to find rooms bursting with books and a lifeless Lucille at the foot of her stairs. After reading a note left behind by Lucille, Nora wonders if her death was an accident. Did she fall or was she pushed by someone seeking a valuable item hidden within Wynter House?... In the latest in the mystery series hailed as a love letter to reading (Entertainment Weekly) from New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams, Nora Pennington helps her bookstore customers find healing through the perfect bookwhile solving the towns real-life murders with the help of her Secret, Book, and Scone Society members. Just a touch of magical realism and strong, female-driven stories are winning this series raves from readers and fans of Kate Carlisle and Lorna Barrett. When an elderly Miracle Springs resident, Lucille Wynter, arranges for Nora to deliver an order of books to her creepy, crumbling Southern Gothic mansion on the outskirts of town, Nora doesnt expect to be invited in. An agoraphobic, Lucille doesnt leave Wynter House. Nor does she invite anyone inside. But when Lucille doesnt come to the door to collect her books, Nora begins to worry. Forcing her way into Lucilles dilapidated home, Nora is shocked to find rooms packed to the ceiling with decaying books and a lifeless Lucille at the foot of her stairs. After reading a note left behind by Lucille, Nora wonders if her death was an accident. Did Lucille fall or was she pushed by someone seeking a valuable item hidden within Wynter House? Lucilles children are clearly confident the house containssomething of value, because they hire Nora to sift through the piles of books. As she digs, Nora cant shake the feeling that hoarding didnt cause Lucilles fall. Soon, Noras obsession with Lucilles collection is cause for concern amongst her friends in the Secret, Book, and Scone Societyshes even neglecting her bookshop! Then, Noradoesfind something valuable deep inside Wynter Housea revelation about Lucilles terrible past . . . and a secret worth a small fortune. But theres someone whod do anything to keep the truth buried amid the moldering tomes. The odds against them are stacked as high as the books, but its up to Nora and her friends to track down a murderer with a literary lean before Wynter Houses lost library claims another victim . . .