Documents, Duplicates & Deception

A rare manuscript, a too-perfect duplicate, and one very observant newlywed couple.

Fresh home from their honeymoon, Leta Parker and Dave Prentiss are looking forward to settling into married life when an unusual request from their friend Gilbert Ward sends them to London’s famed Charing Cross Road.

What begins as a favor quickly becomes perplexing when Leta and Dave discover that something about a document tied to the legendary Detection Club isn’t quite right. The more closely they look, the more certain they become that someone would prefer the matter left alone.

As Leta and Dave untangle the mystery, they discover that in the world of rare books and literary history, even the smallest clue can matter. Fortunately, Dickens and Christie—their unusually perceptive pets—are more than willing to lend their investigative talents.

If you enjoy clever clues, charming British settings, bookish intrigue, and sleuthing couples with a little life experience, then you’ll love joining Leta and Dave for this warm and witty cozy mystery adventure.