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A review by kimdavishb
The Paper Caper by Kate Carlisle
5.0
THE PAPER CAPER is the sixteenth book in the Bibliophile Mysteries by Kate Carlisle. Every time I see that a new book is being released in this series, I can’t wait to find out which classic book and author will be showcased for the theme. In this newest release, it’s Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, and Ms. Carlisle, as always, puts her own twist on the classic tale. Her storytelling expertise has had me racing to read the original classic several times after finishing her books, and The Paper Caper was no exception. I also loved that she starts each chapter with a quote from Mark Twain, which adds to the theme’s appeal.
With protagonist Brooklyn, and her husband, Derek, involved in the Covington library’s Mark Twain Festival, the mystery is set up quickly when a generous benefactor announces a look-alike contest with a hefty monetary prize. Since Derek is in charge of the benefactor’s security and Brooklyn is in charge of restoring a rare first edition of The Prince and the Pauper, the pair land in the thick of things when the look-alike winner is targeted with violence. Along with writing a well-plotted and fast-paced mystery that kept me intrigued, the author does an admirable job in bringing the details to life. It was easy to visualize the streets of San Francisco, feel the pages of the old book between my finger, hear the happy chatter of the kids taking part in Brooklyn’s library craft, and taste the wine from Brooklyn’s parents’ winery. It brings the characters and the setting to life, and keeps fans coming back to find out what happens next in Brooklyn and Derek’s exciting life!
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
With protagonist Brooklyn, and her husband, Derek, involved in the Covington library’s Mark Twain Festival, the mystery is set up quickly when a generous benefactor announces a look-alike contest with a hefty monetary prize. Since Derek is in charge of the benefactor’s security and Brooklyn is in charge of restoring a rare first edition of The Prince and the Pauper, the pair land in the thick of things when the look-alike winner is targeted with violence. Along with writing a well-plotted and fast-paced mystery that kept me intrigued, the author does an admirable job in bringing the details to life. It was easy to visualize the streets of San Francisco, feel the pages of the old book between my finger, hear the happy chatter of the kids taking part in Brooklyn’s library craft, and taste the wine from Brooklyn’s parents’ winery. It brings the characters and the setting to life, and keeps fans coming back to find out what happens next in Brooklyn and Derek’s exciting life!
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.