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Two New Ashworth Library Mysteries Are Now Available
Miriam Alderwick returns to Ashworth Library with two new bookish cozy mysteries filled with literary clues, hidden secrets, and quietly dangerous discoveries.
Released on July 12, 2026, Books 4 and 5 of the Ashworth Library Mysteries invite readers back into a world of rare books, annotated pages, wandering shelves, missing documents, and small-town secrets that refuse to remain hidden.
The Marginal Note Mystery
A Bookish Cozy Mystery of Annotated Pages, Missing Folios, and a Secret Written in the Margins
A trail of handwritten notes and missing folios draws Ashworth Library into another carefully concealed mystery. Every annotation may be a clue, but someone is determined to keep the truth between the lines.
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A Bookish Cozy Mystery of River Maps, Wandering Shelves, and Small-Town Secrets
A travelling bookshop brings unusual volumes, river maps, and fresh intrigue into town. When its wandering shelves become connected to a deadly secret, the newest chapter at Ashworth Library takes an unexpected turn.
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