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Vampire Knitting Club #6
Fair Isle and Fortunes
What if the fortune teller at the local village fair is a witch? And all her fortunes come true—even when she foresees a death...
When Lucy Swift’s cousin Violet decides to take over as the fortune teller at Moreton-under-Wychwood’s annual summer fête, Lucy thinks being her assistant will be a fun way to spend a Saturday. That is, until someone’s murdered, and the locals turn on Violet who foresaw the death.
To save her, Lucy and her band of undead amateur sleuths have to find out what’s really going on in this charming Cotswolds village. What better way than to offer knitting classes? No one has to know that the teacher is a vampire.
But uncovering the dark secrets under the postcard-prettiness will bring great danger to Lucy and those she loves.
Fair Isle and Fortunes can be read as a stand-alone mystery in this best-selling series. There's no violence or gore, just a good, clean mystery, with a lot of fun, a crazy-smart cat, tangled knitting, and a few laughs.
When Lucy Swift’s cousin Violet decides to take over as the fortune teller at Moreton-under-Wychwood’s annual summer fête, Lucy thinks being her assistant will be a fun way to spend a Saturday. That is, until someone’s murdered, and the locals turn on Violet who foresaw the death.
To save her, Lucy and her band of undead amateur sleuths have to find out what’s really going on in this charming Cotswolds village. What better way than to offer knitting classes? No one has to know that the teacher is a vampire.
But uncovering the dark secrets under the postcard-prettiness will bring great danger to Lucy and those she loves.
Fair Isle and Fortunes can be read as a stand-alone mystery in this best-selling series. There's no violence or gore, just a good, clean mystery, with a lot of fun, a crazy-smart cat, tangled knitting, and a few laughs.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2019
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Nancy Warren
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June 19, 2019
WTF with retconning of Lucy's age? We're told repeatedly in the first few books that she's 27, but in this book it's her 26th birthday? Why?
I hate retconning. I think it's the cardinal sin of storytelling. And in this case, I don't understand why making her a year or two younger mattered enough to do that. :(
I hate retconning. I think it's the cardinal sin of storytelling. And in this case, I don't understand why making her a year or two younger mattered enough to do that. :(
May 27, 2021
This one had me all over the place. Back and forth, up and down, round and round. lol. It was another fun read in the Vampire Knitting Club series.
March 18, 2020
A village fair on a lovely spring day should be all fun and games right? Well, maybe not when you throw in a witchy cousin who keeps handing out gloom and doom fortunes and then a dead body pops up. Lucy must hurry to solve this one before the villagers burn Violet at the stake for being a witch! A fantastic plot with intriguing twists and turns also with a bevy of potential villains to sort through. Excellent characters make the story all that much more enjoyable. Add in that the narrator of the audio really brings the characters to life and you have the perfect trifecta to spend the day with!
July 26, 2019
What does an old murder and a new murder have in common? What about the watch that was just bought? The good news is that Lucy gets to benefit from a murder in a roundabout way. There is a new knitting class and she is providing the materials.
Rafe and Lucy are so cute. Trying to ignore what happened. Although Lucy has very legitimate concerns. I would be thinking the same things.
I missed you Nyx. You are so smart and humans just do not get it. Yes we are slow even witches.
Why is it when something bad happens , the unknown gets blamed? In this story it is witches. Now replace with another group and does it change the kernel of the problem. Is it just another form of prejudice? Was not expecting this since I love the series and it is an enjoyable read. Always believe there is something to learn from every book. This is my proof.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
Rafe and Lucy are so cute. Trying to ignore what happened. Although Lucy has very legitimate concerns. I would be thinking the same things.
I missed you Nyx. You are so smart and humans just do not get it. Yes we are slow even witches.
Why is it when something bad happens , the unknown gets blamed? In this story it is witches. Now replace with another group and does it change the kernel of the problem. Is it just another form of prejudice? Was not expecting this since I love the series and it is an enjoyable read. Always believe there is something to learn from every book. This is my proof.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
May 27, 2019
Well Fair Isle and Fortunes kept this girl guessing! I love that!
The Gist: Lucy's helping out her cousin at the town fair at the fortune teller booth. Which isn't a problem until Violet predicts a client's death and that client is then shot with an arrow right there at the fair. Yeah. Not good when people start calling witchcraft!
I continue to enjoy Lucy. She's just your every day girl--other than the witch thing. She's sweet and hard working and cant knit for anything. She's also smart and determined. I enjoy her and watching her solve different mysteries.
There's still only a tiny little hint of mystery with Rafe the vampire and oh I do love him. He knows literally everything and is always there when needed. He's just a good guy.
The mystery in this one was excellent. So many possibilities of who did it. So many times I thought I knew then second guessed myself. I did not figure this one out at all. Which I loved. Kept me going until the very end.
All in all, Fair Isle and Fortunes was a smashing hit. I love spending time with Lucy and crew. Quirky and fabulous. I can't wait for the next.
4 stars, 1 heat
The Gist: Lucy's helping out her cousin at the town fair at the fortune teller booth. Which isn't a problem until Violet predicts a client's death and that client is then shot with an arrow right there at the fair. Yeah. Not good when people start calling witchcraft!
I continue to enjoy Lucy. She's just your every day girl--other than the witch thing. She's sweet and hard working and cant knit for anything. She's also smart and determined. I enjoy her and watching her solve different mysteries.
There's still only a tiny little hint of mystery with Rafe the vampire and oh I do love him. He knows literally everything and is always there when needed. He's just a good guy.
The mystery in this one was excellent. So many possibilities of who did it. So many times I thought I knew then second guessed myself. I did not figure this one out at all. Which I loved. Kept me going until the very end.
All in all, Fair Isle and Fortunes was a smashing hit. I love spending time with Lucy and crew. Quirky and fabulous. I can't wait for the next.
4 stars, 1 heat
August 18, 2023
"'There is no such thing as a quiet, peaceful village. Whenever more than two people gather together, there will always be secrets, intrigues, and scandal. The English village is like a microcosm of the whole world. On the outside you see the tumble of pretty cottages with their climbing roses and Union Jack bunting, but inside there's as much darkness, rage and hate as you'll find anywhere. Forget that at your peril.'" - Margaret Twig
Fortune telling gone wrong. Well, technically all of Lucy's cousin Violet's fortunes came true, but most of them weren't good. Especially for one woman. Her fortune was death and it came true very quickly. Lucy and her vampire friends have to work quickly before the entire town of Moreton-under-Wychwood turns on Violet and the coven.
I was very happy at more witch content, if not more magical exploration. I was also very happy that some characters from the previous book are mentioned and a few even appear, such as Scarlett and Liam. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the mystery as much. It got a little hard to follow because we were dealing with a cold case and the new murder. Lastly, Lucy needs to figure out her feelings for Rafe! Ignoring them won't make them any easier to deal with later.
"The village seemed so peaceful, the graveyard most of all, but not everyone lying beneath my feet had gone to their final rest by dying of old age." - Lucy
Fortune telling gone wrong. Well, technically all of Lucy's cousin Violet's fortunes came true, but most of them weren't good. Especially for one woman. Her fortune was death and it came true very quickly. Lucy and her vampire friends have to work quickly before the entire town of Moreton-under-Wychwood turns on Violet and the coven.
I was very happy at more witch content, if not more magical exploration. I was also very happy that some characters from the previous book are mentioned and a few even appear, such as Scarlett and Liam. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the mystery as much. It got a little hard to follow because we were dealing with a cold case and the new murder. Lastly, Lucy needs to figure out her feelings for Rafe! Ignoring them won't make them any easier to deal with later.
"The village seemed so peaceful, the graveyard most of all, but not everyone lying beneath my feet had gone to their final rest by dying of old age." - Lucy
May 30, 2021
3.5 stars
December 7, 2021
Fair Isle and Fortunes is book 6 of the Vampire Knitting Club series. In this book, Lucy's cousin Violet tells fortunes at a fair and when she warns a woman of her impending death, it quickly comes true. For whatever reason, it is automatically reasonable for everyone to question if there is a link between this murder and another murder many years prior where the circumstances and setting are totally different. It was a bit too forced for me.
My biggest issue with this book is that Lucy turns 26. In the first book, she was 27. The multitude of proofreading errors that have continued from book to book are starting to get bothersome.
I have been binging this series and haven’t been reviewing them in between each book. Some overall observations from the series so far (I have finished through book 8.5 and am almost through book 9) are that the stories are always cute and good for a short escape. I really enjoy the characters and have a vested interest in them. Something I have noticed, though, is that there isn’t continuity between books and the books really could have benefited from a proofreader. For example, in book 1, Lucy is 27 but in this book, she has her 26th birthday. In one of the books, Rafe is at least 600 years old, but in the next book, he is only 500 years old. Occasionally there is an incorrect name used or incorrect pronoun but I always know what was meant so it doesn’t confuse me or make it so that I can’t continue. Another thing that is missing, at least to the point I am at now, is any real information about the vampires. We don’t get to know anything about their abilities, only that they are vampires who feed via a blood bank. Even with the inconsistencies, I am hooked on the series and enjoy these easy-going, clean, cozy mysteries. It is a nice palette cleanser from the smutty stuff I typically enjoy.
The narrator is the same throughout the series and she does a great job. I recommend this series.
My biggest issue with this book is that Lucy turns 26. In the first book, she was 27. The multitude of proofreading errors that have continued from book to book are starting to get bothersome.
I have been binging this series and haven’t been reviewing them in between each book. Some overall observations from the series so far (I have finished through book 8.5 and am almost through book 9) are that the stories are always cute and good for a short escape. I really enjoy the characters and have a vested interest in them. Something I have noticed, though, is that there isn’t continuity between books and the books really could have benefited from a proofreader. For example, in book 1, Lucy is 27 but in this book, she has her 26th birthday. In one of the books, Rafe is at least 600 years old, but in the next book, he is only 500 years old. Occasionally there is an incorrect name used or incorrect pronoun but I always know what was meant so it doesn’t confuse me or make it so that I can’t continue. Another thing that is missing, at least to the point I am at now, is any real information about the vampires. We don’t get to know anything about their abilities, only that they are vampires who feed via a blood bank. Even with the inconsistencies, I am hooked on the series and enjoy these easy-going, clean, cozy mysteries. It is a nice palette cleanser from the smutty stuff I typically enjoy.
The narrator is the same throughout the series and she does a great job. I recommend this series.
March 12, 2023
Fun, enjoyable cozy mystery. After how the last one ended, I was really hoping there would be more with Rafe, but he didn't have much of a role in this one until the final few chapters. :(
The mystery was good, but somehow I managed to figure out who the killer was right away. (I had no idea of the motive, though.)
I hate to say this, because I do love these books, but it's beginning to feel like both the knitting and the witch aspects of this series are gimmicks. As the series goes on, there's hardly anything about Lucy being a witch, aside from her reminding us continuously. She never really does anything with it, and avoids all the coven gatherings like the proverbial plague. Since Lucy doesn't know how to knit, the books never deal with that much, either. It's just in the background.
Besides that, this series can always be counted on for quick, fun reads, and the editing has improved tremendously.
The mystery was good, but somehow I managed to figure out who the killer was right away. (I had no idea of the motive, though.)
I hate to say this, because I do love these books, but it's beginning to feel like both the knitting and the witch aspects of this series are gimmicks. As the series goes on, there's hardly anything about Lucy being a witch, aside from her reminding us continuously. She never really does anything with it, and avoids all the coven gatherings like the proverbial plague. Since Lucy doesn't know how to knit, the books never deal with that much, either. It's just in the background.
Besides that, this series can always be counted on for quick, fun reads, and the editing has improved tremendously.
August 5, 2023
Finally, one where I didn't know who the killer was! Lucy seemed a bit petulant in this book. I don't know why she won't discuss her feelings for Rafe, when he has clearly indicated that he wants to define their relationship. And I don't know why she was catty about Violet. They got off to a rough start, sure, but Violet has been a loyal cousin, friend, and shop assistant. I loved how this one ended.
June 5, 2021
This was fun.
I liked the way this book was around the fair more really than the shop. It was a good little murder mystery and I liked the fortune teller angle.
I liked the way this book was around the fair more really than the shop. It was a good little murder mystery and I liked the fortune teller angle.
January 30, 2022
Nancy Warren is a good writer and I enjoy this series. A light and light hearted cozy. My only problem with this book, is that I don’t think anyone would connect 2 murders, 30 years apart, without A LOT of investigation.
May 10, 2019
The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren is my favorite in the entire world of paranormal cozy mysteries. Fair Isle and Fortunes, book six in the series, has Lucy and friends out of the shop to attend Moreton-under-Wychwood’s annual summer fête. Not being from England I find the names of the villages and the festivals in this and the last book to be quite exciting.
Over the progression of this series even Violet has become a likable character who has stepped in as the fortuneteller. Unfortunately she foresees a death which leads to her being blamed for the murder. Of course this happens early in the story, so Lucy and crew are out to prove her innocence and find the real killer. Expect there to be knitting involved, along with vampires and witches, and a tad of slow simmering romance within a wonderful plot with a satisfying conclusion.
Like the other books in the series, Fair Isle and Fortunes can be read as a stand-alone. Personally I have loved watching the relationships grow and develop through the books. I highly recommend these books to cozy mysteries fan everywhere; no one can solve a murder like these vampires and witches. It’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks for grown-up mystery lovers.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 22, 2025
I love this book series! I listened to it on audiobook from the library. The narrator was good so I enjoyed listening to it.
A creative plot with the fair and fortunetelling. The main character Lucy is a witch and her cousin Violet steps in to fill-in as the fortuneteller. Only she tells the truth and not what people expect like they’re going to meet somebody tall, dark and handsome and have forever love…
Of course that creates a little trouble! There is a murder of an unhappy customer who’s death by water is predicted by the fill-in fortuneteller! And we are on the case. A little help from the vampire Rafe who is adorable in my imagination.
The author is very creative with the vampires who love to knit and the store as the usual main setting. Very fun to read! I enjoyed the plot and everything about the story.
A creative plot with the fair and fortunetelling. The main character Lucy is a witch and her cousin Violet steps in to fill-in as the fortuneteller. Only she tells the truth and not what people expect like they’re going to meet somebody tall, dark and handsome and have forever love…
Of course that creates a little trouble! There is a murder of an unhappy customer who’s death by water is predicted by the fill-in fortuneteller! And we are on the case. A little help from the vampire Rafe who is adorable in my imagination.
The author is very creative with the vampires who love to knit and the store as the usual main setting. Very fun to read! I enjoyed the plot and everything about the story.
May 9, 2019
Lucy Swift’s cousin fills in as a fortune teller at the annual summer festival, but is more than what people desire. Violet tells customers the truth of what she sees (and not just the good happening things). When these fortunes come true, including a foreseen death, the locals turn on Violet. Now it is up to Lucy and the vampire knitting club to unearth what is really going on in the village of Cotswold.
Lucy is in for an adventure as she tries to stop the town from starting a witch hunt or worse wanting to burn Violet at the stake. With a mixture of quirky characters, paranormals, mystery, suspense, and lots of twists and turns, this book definitely captivates its audience and leaving them (like me) waiting for the next book in the series.
Lucy is in for an adventure as she tries to stop the town from starting a witch hunt or worse wanting to burn Violet at the stake. With a mixture of quirky characters, paranormals, mystery, suspense, and lots of twists and turns, this book definitely captivates its audience and leaving them (like me) waiting for the next book in the series.
August 27, 2025
Delightful as always. I love this series and the characters so much; it is the ultimate cozy and I want to go get my yarn out. This was filled with drama - with the witches being accused of... well being witches. I love how the vampires all jumped into to distract and help. I was captivated by the mystery and was shocked by the ending! I love Lucy and Rafe and their playful banter. I still have hope for them!
Audiobook note: I love this narrator, her voice is just so cozy and soothing.
Audiobook note: I love this narrator, her voice is just so cozy and soothing.
May 8, 2019
Fair Isle and Fortunes is the latest book in the Fabulous Vampire Knitting Club series. It is wonderful to return to Oxford and Cardinal Woolsley's and to catch up with all the regular characters that give these books so much depth and charm. Each book can also be read as a stand alone. When Lucy is reluctantly roped into being a fortune tellers assistant for her cousin Violet she had no idea what would happen next. This has everything you could possibly expect, want or need from a book .. knitting, witches, vampires, a murder or two and a flirting peacock no less. I loved this book and definitely recommend it to all cozy and paranormal fans and everyone who wants a wonderful, easy to read book from a very talented author.
May 9, 2019
Absolutely sensational!
I have loved this series so very much so far, and those who have read my review of the previous instalment know how furious and frustrated and enamoured I was of the ending... Well, I can't say this has made me any less frustrated but the characters have become even more endearing. I absolutely adore the pickles our wonderful heroine gets herself into, and her supporting cast are truly a phenomenal bunch. Nancy Warren is a superior writer, revealing little bits of character with each plot twist and seducing us even further into this magical world of vampires and knitting.
A must-read instalment in a must-read series!
I have loved this series so very much so far, and those who have read my review of the previous instalment know how furious and frustrated and enamoured I was of the ending... Well, I can't say this has made me any less frustrated but the characters have become even more endearing. I absolutely adore the pickles our wonderful heroine gets herself into, and her supporting cast are truly a phenomenal bunch. Nancy Warren is a superior writer, revealing little bits of character with each plot twist and seducing us even further into this magical world of vampires and knitting.
A must-read instalment in a must-read series!
March 24, 2023
Soooo I did end up reading this. But now I have to read something else. The next book isn't downloaded to my phone yet. I did that on purpose because I know mean. And I really don't want to burn out on this series. I'm loving it and if I burn out I doubt I'll finish it or return to it. I need a taste of something else. 1 book and I can return. 🙂
June 8, 2019
Very good read
I continue to enjoy Lucy, the cat and the whole cast. The pacing of the last book and this one seemed slower than in the other books, but not enough to stop my reading. I look forward to the next book.
I continue to enjoy Lucy, the cat and the whole cast. The pacing of the last book and this one seemed slower than in the other books, but not enough to stop my reading. I look forward to the next book.
January 13, 2025
I absolutely loved this one. The story and suspense was 10/10!! I am loving the character development with Lucy. I know it is early in the year but I think I am reading one of my top series of the year!
May 9, 2019
This series just keeps getting better!
Violet plays fortune teller at a local fair but her fortunes are just a little to accurate. Lucy has to step in and clear Violet's reputation. Was it murder or just an accident? The whole gang is back to help solve the mystery. This series is so much fun, the characters and the locations are so well described it's like being there. I just love Ms. Warren's writing.
I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
Violet plays fortune teller at a local fair but her fortunes are just a little to accurate. Lucy has to step in and clear Violet's reputation. Was it murder or just an accident? The whole gang is back to help solve the mystery. This series is so much fun, the characters and the locations are so well described it's like being there. I just love Ms. Warren's writing.
I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
May 10, 2019
Another addicting addition to this series! I literally couldn't put it down, I just dive right in and read till I'm done.
I honestly had no clue who did it until it was revealed, and it SHOCKED me. I was so sure... and then I wasn't... and then bam.
Also I need more Lucy/Rafe love in my life. I love those two so much. And I miss Ian. :(
I honestly had no clue who did it until it was revealed, and it SHOCKED me. I was so sure... and then I wasn't... and then bam.
Also I need more Lucy/Rafe love in my life. I love those two so much. And I miss Ian. :(
February 23, 2022
Ok this one I didn’t see the murderer coming.
Still no real update on Rafe and Lucy, no smut and very little to no romance.
Defo a cozy romance.
3.5 stars
Still no real update on Rafe and Lucy, no smut and very little to no romance.
Defo a cozy romance.
3.5 stars
November 18, 2025
Quick, fun read.
April 30, 2019
“I understood what Margaret meant, though. So long as the presence of witches here had been benign, no one much bothered. But, as history had shown, the minute things turned ugly, people liked to point a finger.”
In this, the sixth in the Vampire Knitting Club series, Lucy finds herself tangled in another murder at the village fête at Morton-under- Wychwood where Violet, her cousin and latest salesperson, has been tapped to be the Fortune Teller.
After a perfectly “truthful” fortune, the wife of a business person in town is murdered. Leave it to Lucy to pick-apart the many strands, and with the help of her Vampire Knitting Club friends, she is able to knit together a series of unfortunate events that present themselves as parts of a whole lot of trouble.
Some of the reoccurring character fade into the background as Nancy Warren takes Lucy and the gang out of the store and into the “real world” with its money and historical prejudice issues can muck up a perfectly simple mystery.
I really like Lucy,Ian,Gran and Rafe. These are people I could enjoy hanging around with for many years to come. Highly Recommended 5/5
[I received this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it]
In this, the sixth in the Vampire Knitting Club series, Lucy finds herself tangled in another murder at the village fête at Morton-under- Wychwood where Violet, her cousin and latest salesperson, has been tapped to be the Fortune Teller.
After a perfectly “truthful” fortune, the wife of a business person in town is murdered. Leave it to Lucy to pick-apart the many strands, and with the help of her Vampire Knitting Club friends, she is able to knit together a series of unfortunate events that present themselves as parts of a whole lot of trouble.
Some of the reoccurring character fade into the background as Nancy Warren takes Lucy and the gang out of the store and into the “real world” with its money and historical prejudice issues can muck up a perfectly simple mystery.
I really like Lucy,Ian,Gran and Rafe. These are people I could enjoy hanging around with for many years to come. Highly Recommended 5/5
[I received this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it]
May 9, 2019
Interesting
Well developed characters with a fun, sad and good ending.
I have been enjoying the series which gets better each book
I like that the characters have flaws though good hearts ,well except the murderer.
Well developed characters with a fun, sad and good ending.
I have been enjoying the series which gets better each book
I like that the characters have flaws though good hearts ,well except the murderer.
May 11, 2019
My favorite Cozy Mystery series so far. I love the characters and the stories are always fun. Knitting Vampires- I get tickled ever time I picture it-lol
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