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  • Published: 12 March 2024
  • ISBN: 9781639106219
  • Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $69.99

Once Upon a Murder





Miss Tiffany Woodall must sleuth the slaying of a footman to clear her beloved's name in the second Lady Librarian mystery, in the vein of Deanna Raybourn and perfect for fans of Bridgerton.

Miss Tiffany Woodall must sleuth the slaying of a footman to clear her beloved's name in the second Lady Librarian mystery, in the vein of Deanna Raybourn and perfect for fans of Bridgerton.

1784 England. Officially hired as the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort, Miss Tiffany Woodall is through with masquerades and murders for good. That is, until she stumbles upon the frozen dead body of former footman Mr. Bernard Coram. The speed with which her peaceful new life is upended is one for the record books: the justice of the peace immediately declares her the primary suspect in the murder.

As Tiffany hunts for the truth to clear her name, she learns that Bernard got into a fight over a woman at the local pub the night of his death–but he was also overheard blackmailing Samir. The justice of the peace arrests Samir, and Tiffany realizes that her life may have more in common with a tragic play than a light-hearted romance.

With her love locked up in jail and her own reputation on the line, Tiffany must attempt to solve the murder before the book closes on her or Samir’s life.

  • Published: 12 March 2024
  • ISBN: 9781639106219
  • Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $69.99

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Praise for Once Upon a Murder

Praise for the A Novel Disguise:
“Rich with detail about life in the 18th century . . . Wildly enjoyable.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Clever, mysterious, and utterly enjoyable . . . Layered and suspenseful, a fun escape!”
—B.R. Myers, author of A Dreadful Splendor

“Tiffany Woodall, who leads a cast of unforgettable and diverse characters, is a captivating, enterprising, and relatable heroine anyone would cheer for.”
—Clara McKenna, author of The Stella and Lyndy Mysteries

“Sure to entice mystery and romance readers alike.”
—Manda Collins, author of A Spinster's Guide to Danger and Dukes

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