A rare book collector is murdered at a library event, and days later, a book restorer is found dead. Can Demelza Pascoe unravel a deadly web of deception before the killer strikes again?Returning to her Cornish hometown after a devastating betrayal, Demelza Pascoe is looking for a fresh start. But when a rare book collector is found murdered during a library event, her plans are quickly overshadowed by a chilling mystery. Days later, a respected book restorer is also killed—both deaths tied to a sinister scheme involving forged literary treasures.As Demelza is drawn deeper into the case, her grandfather's antiquarian expertise and her own sharp instincts become invaluable. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. With the trusted head librarian hiding secrets and old tensions resurfacing in the town, Demelza must untangle the clues before the next page in this deadly tale is turned—to her.Perfect for fans of classic whodunits and modern cozy mysteries, Murder by the Book is a gripping blend of small-town charm, literary intrigue, and deadly deception.