{"title":"Victoria Gilbert","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictoria Gilbert crafts gripping crime and thriller novels that blend intrigue with carefully plotted mysteries. Her stories often feature clever protagonists entangled in complex investigations, drawing readers into atmospheric settings where every detail holds a clue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of traditional detective tales with a modern twist will appreciate Victoria Gilbert’s deft storytelling and suspenseful narratives. 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This historic 18th-century inn draws in voracious readers from far and wide with its lovingly curated special events celebrating a host of genres and authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn this sunny July weekend, a visit by one of the biggest names in romantic fantasy attracts throngs of admirers to the quaint coastal village. That's not ideal, as the author retreated to Chapters to get away from it all for a while. No matter—she'll appease her fans with a \"Tea and Talk\" meet-and-greet at the B\u0026amp;B, celebrating her bestselling series (starring a devilishly dashing, time-travelling pirate), follow that up with a quick book signing at Bookwaves, the hip indie bookstore across town, and spend the remainder of the weekend in delightful repose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when the president of the reclusive writer's fan club is found dead in the harbour by the Beaufort docks—done in by a blunt-force blow to the head—it's up to Charlotte Reed, her neighbour Ellen, and Ellen's trusty Yorkshire terrier to sniff out the killer. Because if they can't, a spectacularly successful book series—and its author—may come to a sudden, lethal conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReserved for Murder\u003c\/em\u003e by Victoria Gilbert is an intricate tale that promises to capture your imagination and immerse you in the charming yet mysterious world of Chapters Bed and Breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551208067308,"sku":"9781643859798","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7502313482773.jpg?v=1749994930"},{"product_id":"death-and-the-librarian-by-victoria-gilbert-9798892427791","title":"Death and the Librarian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's summertime in Virginia, but things are about to get out of hand when murder darkens the annual arts festival in this ninth installment of the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eBlue Ridge Library\u003c\/em\u003e mystery series, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Miranda James.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLibrary director Amy Muir has always been suspicious of wealthy art dealer Kurt Kendrick. As a close family friend, the ties that bind them are strong, but his murky past is concerning, especially since he is the godfather to Amy and her husband Richard's six-year-old twins. When a visitor to their small, historic Virginia town is found dead after publicly accusing Kurt of committing a decades-old murder, Amy is determined to prove that Kurt didn't kill anyone, in the past or the present. But the evidence Kurt's accuser sent to Sheriff Brad Tucker before her untimely demise indicates otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Amy's own aunt and other older town residents corroborating some of the details related to the first murder and a witness placing Kurt near the scene of the second crime, it seems Kurt is doomed to swift and severe justice. 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