The Fatal Folio, Elizabeth Penney
The Fatal Folio, Elizabeth Penney
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The Fatal Folio

Author: Elizabeth Penney

Narrator: Henrietta Meire

Unabridged: 7 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/05/2024


Synopsis

After moving to Cambridge, England, Molly Kimball has found a lot to love, including—of course—her family's ancestral bookshop, Thomas Marlowe Manuscripts and Folios. And though she's not quite ready to use the "L" word when it comes to her boyfriend Kieran, she's definitely fallen for his intimidating family's library.

His family is paying her handsomely for an updated catalog when Molly discovers the original manuscript of a Gothic novel, A Fatal Folio by the pseudonymous Selwyn Scott. Kieran's cousin Oliver, a professor specializing in Gothic literature, is eager to publish a paper on the mystery—especially because a troublesome student, Thad, is threatening to file a complaint against him and prevent his long-awaited promotion.

On Guy Fawkes Night, Molly, Kieran, and her friends set out to enjoy the costumes, fireworks, and fun—at least until the group stumbles upon a prone body. It's Thad, and he's been stabbed to death.

It becomes clear Oliver isn't the only one with a motive, and Molly must once again put on a few masks of her own to sleuth out Thad's killer, prove Oliver's innocence, and discover what Selwyn's novel might have to do with this most atmospheric mystery . . .

About Elizabeth Penney

Elizabeth Penney is the author of more than two dozen cozy mysteries, among other novels. Elizabeth spent her early years in England and France and now lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where she pens novels and tries to grow things.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on November 24, 2023

"The Fatal Folio” the 3rd instalment in The Cambridge Bookshop Mystery series by Elizabeth Penney set in Cambridge, England. I love this series and always preorder Elizabeth’s books. Molly Kimball is learning that every killer has a story… I absolutely loved this story, and read in one day! I liked se......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on October 18, 2023

Thank you Netgallley, St. Martin, and Elizabeth Penney for this arc! This was such a perfect fall time cozy mystery! Trying to find the secret identity of the author and then there's the mystery behind the murder too! Fast paced and easy to read!......more

Goodreads review by Regan on November 02, 2023

4 stars. Molly accidentally stumbles upon yet another murder on a night where almost everyone is wearing the same masks. Now, this is my type of murder mystery. 🔎 Sign me up and call me Nancy Drew, because I was hooked. 🔎 Then not even 25% of the way into the book another crime happens. There were a......more

Goodreads review by Jill on February 07, 2024

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.* Third in the series, but a great standalone book as I haven't read anything else by Penney. Molly is living in Cambridge and working at a bookshop. As a librarian, she has been hired to......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn on November 29, 2024

Story inside of another story. I had higher hopes than the story delivered. It was better than OK but would not read again. New author for me. Library paperback version......more