I have to admit that I only discovered the Lighthouse Library a few months ago, but since that time I have read every book in the series. Now fellow fans of Lucy, librarian and amateur sleuth, can look forward to her next adventure, due out June 6, 2023 in time for summer reading and relaxation.
One of the fun things about this story is how the events at the library and in the book club that Lucy organizes always seem to tie in to the inevitable mystery that will crop up in the neighborhood. This time their reading of "A Cask of Amontillado" seems to eerily dovetail with a death that happens following Lucy and Connor's wedding reception. The victim is found in the hotel and investigation turns up plenty of people who would like to have killed him as revenge for his blackmailing habit.
With all her nearest and dearest in town for the wedding and many even staying in the hotel, Lucy wants the police to find the culprit quickly and clear any suspicion from her friends and family. The narrative includes all the characters we have come to expect - library director Bertie and her boyfriend Eddie, Lucy and Connor's parents, Uncle Amos and Aunt Ellen, cousin Josie and her husband Jake, etc. As usual Louise Jane, resident local history buff and paranormal enthusiast, offers to commune with the spirits to see if she can find any clues.
The allure of these books is easy to identify: the recurring characters, the setting, the constant references to books, and the charm of Charles - resident library cat. Lucy can always depend on Charles for company, fashion advice, and character judgments. For readers who enjoy returning to a location and cast of familiar personalities, or those who just love a mystery with bookish ties, the Lighthouse Library is the place to go.
I read an advance copy provided for review purposes through NetGalley.
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