Black Books by Liz Hedgecock

 


Black Books

Liz Hedgecock

4 Stars


Page Count : 165

Published : 21st Dec 2021

Publisher ‏ : ‎ White Rhino Books 


Publisher’s Blurb

May you live in interesting times…

Jemma is happy in her work, busy managing the bookshops and handling knowledge emergencies, so when Raphael mentions more responsibility, she says no. She hadn’t realised Raphael meant his job.

Her new boss seems efficient, competent and rigorous: everything Raphael isn’t. They ought to get on like a house on fire, but sparks fly from the moment they meet. The bookshop is increasingly volatile, too. And Raphael’s on secondment in Italy…

Knowledge emergencies are rising, tensions are mounting, and Jemma’s own job is at stake. Can she work out what’s going on and stop it before the worst happens?

Black Books is the fifth in the Magical Bookshop humorous mystery series, set in modern London.

 

Review

When Jemma’s boss sets off on a six month long sabbatical he leaves a new manager in charge of both book shops and also any knowledge emergencies that need attention.

To say that he and Jemma don’t see eye to eye is an understatement.

This is book 5 in the Magical Bookshop mystery series but is the first one that I’ve read. Whilst it would be helpful to read the previous books in the series this one includes any background information you need to allow the reader to get the full enjoyment out of the characters and plot.

A nice easy read with quirky characters and magical goings-on that wouldn’t appear out of place at Hogwarts.

Can Jemma’s new boss be trusted? Does he have a hidden agenda? Who is behind the mysterious happenings at the local libraries? You’ll have to read the book to find out.

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The Author

 


 

Born : London, The United Kingdom

Website : http://lizhedgecock.wordpress.com

Twitter : lizhedgecock

Genre : Mystery, Humor and Comedy, Historical Fiction

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I grew up in south London, did an English degree, and then took forever to start writing. The stories started to grow longer...and then the murders began!

I tend to write Victorian mysteries of a not-too-scary nature. I've somehow managed to have 3 separate Sherlock Holmes-themed series (why make things easy?). I also co-wrote the Caster & Fleet mystery series with Paula Harmon, and my Maisie Frobisher Mysteries series is a spinoff from that.

I write a modern cozy mystery series, Pippa Parker Mysteries, and my newest series, The Magical Bookshop, is a cozy mystery series with a touch of fantasy and magic.

Visit my website for book info, links to stories, and my blog, in which I ramble on about all sorts of things. Hope to see you soon.

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