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A review by hannagg
The Paper Caper by Kate Carlisle
3.0
I don't usually read cozy mysteries, but I was drawn to this one because it revolves around books. Joseph, a wealthy media mogul, and publisher who loves Mark Twain novels, decides to support the Covington Library yet another way – by organizing a Mark Twain-themed book festival. There will be "Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn's" based painting a fence or "The Prince and the Pauper's" inspired look-alike contest with a generous prize. Brooklyn – the returning character in Kate Carlisle's "Bibliophile" series – will do a public demonstration restoring an old copy of Mark's Twain novel. However, murder destroys the joyful mood of celebration. Did the exhibition of poisoned papers in the library give ideas to the murderer on how to proceed? Once more, Brooklyn, using her observation skills and logic, together with her handsome British husband, Derek, who now is on an assignment to protect Joseph during the festival, follows the trails to bring the murderer to justice.
I enjoyed listening to the mystery, mainly for the background of book restoration and the feeling of the book lover community in the library. The characters are lively, especially the perky Brooklyn is adorable as a newly-wed wife with her admiration of Derek and slightly jealous of a statuesque Swedish-born wife of Joseph. There is some light humor and although solving the mystery was a bit predictable, it was still an enjoyable story.
I enjoyed listening to the mystery, mainly for the background of book restoration and the feeling of the book lover community in the library. The characters are lively, especially the perky Brooklyn is adorable as a newly-wed wife with her admiration of Derek and slightly jealous of a statuesque Swedish-born wife of Joseph. There is some light humor and although solving the mystery was a bit predictable, it was still an enjoyable story.