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  • Published: 19 October 2022
  • ISBN: 9781496729484
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $23.00
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Murder on the Poet's Walk

A Book Lover's Southern Cozy Mystery




For bibliophiles who love Rita Mae Brown and Alexander McCall Smith comes the latest witty story in the beloved series set at Virginia’s book-themed resort, Storyton Hall, from the New York Times bestselling author. In this latest literary mystery, a killer inspired by Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “The Lady of Shallot” doesn’t stanza chance with resort manager Jane Steward is on the case!

For bibliophiles who love Rita Mae Brown and Alexander McCall Smith comes the latest witty story in the beloved series set at Virginia’s book-themed resort, Storyton Hall, from the New York Times bestselling author. In this latest literary mystery, a killer inspired by Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “The Lady of Shallot” doesn’t stanza chance with resort manager Jane Steward is on the case!

When corpses clutching poems begin turning up around Storyton Hall, Jane Steward is on the trail of someone exercising poetic license to kill and is determined to keep her fairytale resort from turning into a southern gothic…

As Jane eagerly anticipates the wedding of her best friend Eloise Alcott, Storyton Hall is overrun with poets in town to compete for a coveted greeting card contract. They’re everywhere, scrawling verses on cocktail napkins in the reading rooms or seeking inspiration strolling the Poet’s Walk, a series of trails named after famous authors. But the Tennyson Trail leads to a grim surprise: a woman’s corpse drifting in a rowboat on a lake, posed as if she were “The Lady of Shallot.”

When a second body is discovered,also posed as a poetic character, a recurring MO emerges. Fortunately, Jane is well versed in sleuthing and won’t rest until she gives the killer a taste of poetic justice…

  • Published: 19 October 2022
  • ISBN: 9781496729484
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $23.00
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Praise for Murder on the Poet's Walk

Praise for the Book Retreat Mystery Series by Ellery Adams

“Love Chopped and mysteries? This delightful character-driven cozy is just the treat for you.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder in the Cookbook Nook

“Creating a group of suspects that will keep readers intrigued until the last page, Ellery Adams has proven one thing with this
book: this is one series that should and will go on for a long time to come. In fact, the author has done such a brilliant job, readers will find themselves wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there.” Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library

“Ellery does a wonderful job in capturing the essence of this whodunit with visually descriptive narrative that not only lend itself to engaging dialogue, but also seeing the action through the eyes of Jane and her fellow characters.” —Dru’s Book Musings

“Combines clever clues, a smart and courageous heroine and an interesting setting in a whodunit that will inspire readers to make further visits to Storyton Hall.” The Richmond Times-Dispatch on Murder in the Paperback Parlor

“This enchanting blend of mystery and fantasy succeeds in feeling timely and grounded, although few budding librarians would have sword training on their résumé. Book and mystery lovers alike will rejoice in this extraordinarily unique, exuberantly fun series.” Kings River Life Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library

“Adams hooks the reader into the story instantly... I highly recommend booking a room at Storyton Hall and hanging out with Jane, her great-aunt and uncle, the employees who are family and her girlfriends, The Cover Girls.” Cozy Mystery Book Reviews on Murder in the Reading Room