The Book Stops Here: A Bibliophile Mystery
Rare-book restorer and bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright is thrilled when she is selected to be the expert book appraiser during the three weeks the popular television show This Old Attic is filming in San Francisco. After she appraises Vera Stoddard’s copy of The Secret Garden for more than $20,000, Vera is murdered, and Brooklyn is accosted by a man who claims the book belongs to him. Meanwhile, the show’s host, Randolph Rayburn, is being stalked, and Brooklyn narrowly misses becoming a victim of attacks seemingly meant for him. Complicating matters further, Brooklyn’s worst enemy, Minka LaBoeuf, is hired by the show and promptly tries to undermine Brooklyn’s credibility. As Brooklyn’s security-expert boyfriend, Derek Stone, works to protect her, Brooklyn investigates the murder and tries to find the stalker. Interesting details about rare editions of various titles and their appraisal, as well as facts about bookbinding and rare-book restoration, are woven throughout this satisfying installment of an ongoing series. --Sue OBrien