The Case of the Purloined Pages

In this gripping tale, Minerva Peniston, a spirited spinster and book aficionado, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind an attempted shooting at a duke during a book auction, a threat to her family's stability. Meanwhile, Paul Upton, a well-read but financially struggling curate, volunteers to help prepare for the auction at Wycliffe Manor, only to find himself drawn into Minerva's perilous quest for justice after a friend's murder disrupts their plans. As the duo navigates a web of secrets among the wealthy bibliophiles, they race against time to prevent further tragedy and save the future of the manor.