A Cryptic Clue (A Hunter and Clewe Mystery #1)

By: Victoria Gilbert

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Synopsis: A retired librarian gets back to the books—and into a devilish murder case—in acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert&’s new series, the perfect literary adventure for fans of Kate Carlisle and Jenn McKinlay.Sixty-year-old Jane Hunter, forced into early retirement from her job as a university librarian, is seeking a new challenge to keep her spirits up and supplement her meager pension. But as she&’s about to discover, a retiree&’s life can bring new thrills—and new dangers.Cameron &“Cam&” Clewe, an eccentric 33-year-old collector, is also seeking something—an archivist to inventory his ever-expanding compendium of rare books and artifacts. Jane&’s thrilled to be hired on by Cam and to uncover the secrets of his latest acquisition, a trove of items related to the classic mystery and detective authors. But Jane&’s delight is upended when a body is discovered in Cam&’s library. The victim, heir to a pharmaceutical fortune, was the last in line of Cam&’s failed romances—and now he&’s suspect number one.Cam vows to use his intelligence and deductive skills to clear his name—but with a slight case of agoraphobia, rampant anxiety, and limited social skills, he&’ll need some help. It comes down to Jane to exonerate her new boss—but is he truly innocent?