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Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library #22
A Lost Clause
It's the middle of summer on beautiful Cape Cod as Castleton Manor, the upscale literary retreat in Lighthouse Bay, Massachusetts, proudly hosts the Books as Friends conference. Librarian Faith Newberry is pleased to participate in the important event, and she warmly welcomes the arriving authors and librarians.
A shadow is cast over the retreat when Faith learns that her aunt's friend Louise Stitt died unexpectedly.
Then other mysteries emerge. Things begin disappearing around the manor, and children's book author Roslyn Ethridge enlists Faith's help to search for her long-lost relative.
As Faith and her friends in the Candle House Book Club investigate Louise's death, they discover that there was bad blood between Louise and some of her business associates. Was her death an accident? Or was she murdered?
Meanwhile, Roslyn faces adversity in the search for her next of kin, but she remains resolute in pursuing a reunion. How far will she go to uncover the truth of her family tree?
Will Faith and her friends - along with her adventurous cat, Watson - be able to turn the page on these mysteries before it's too late?
A shadow is cast over the retreat when Faith learns that her aunt's friend Louise Stitt died unexpectedly.
Then other mysteries emerge. Things begin disappearing around the manor, and children's book author Roslyn Ethridge enlists Faith's help to search for her long-lost relative.
As Faith and her friends in the Candle House Book Club investigate Louise's death, they discover that there was bad blood between Louise and some of her business associates. Was her death an accident? Or was she murdered?
Meanwhile, Roslyn faces adversity in the search for her next of kin, but she remains resolute in pursuing a reunion. How far will she go to uncover the truth of her family tree?
Will Faith and her friends - along with her adventurous cat, Watson - be able to turn the page on these mysteries before it's too late?
- GenresCozy MysteryMysteryCozy
199 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2019
About the author
K.D. McCrite
38 books66 followersAlso writes as Sydney Hope Archer.
K.D. McCrite was raised on a small dairy farm in the Ozarks. She has a degree in psychology from Drury University and has worked as a librarian and as a mental health caseworker.
She currently resides in Arkansas.
K.D. McCrite was raised on a small dairy farm in the Ozarks. She has a degree in psychology from Drury University and has worked as a librarian and as a mental health caseworker.
She currently resides in Arkansas.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
March 3, 2026
A Lost Clause is the 22nd book in Secret a of the Castleton Manor Library series and is a good addition to the series. Faith Newberry is the librarian at the manor. They are hosting librarians and authors for a retreat. Faith's Aunt Eileen's friend Louise is found dead unexpectedly. Faith, Eileen, Brooke, and Midge are in a book club together and they do some sleuthing too. A few people have secrets, others are acting oddly and things are missing at the mansion. Fajth's boss Marlene is worse than usual. Faith has been dating Castleton Manor co-owner Wolfe Jaxon but he is out of town for most of the book but things are improving between them finally. Faith has a cat Watson. Watson helps her find clues and he has some thoughts throughout the book. This is a fun series and the characters are wonderful. #ALostClause #SecretsOfTheCastletonManorLibrary
March 3, 2026
A Lost Clause is book22 in the Secrets of the Castleton Manor Librar series
A Lost Clause is the 22nd book in the Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library series and it is a good addition to the series! Faith Newberry is the librarian at the manor. They have an event for librarians and authors. Faith belongs to a book club that helps her solve the murder. Faith was dating co-owner Wolfe Jaxon but he is away on business for most of the book. Watson her cat is helping out. The friendships of the characters and the cozy mystery make it so enjoyable! #ALostClause #SecretsOfTheCastletonManorLibrary
A Lost Clause is the 22nd book in the Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library series and it is a good addition to the series! Faith Newberry is the librarian at the manor. They have an event for librarians and authors. Faith belongs to a book club that helps her solve the murder. Faith was dating co-owner Wolfe Jaxon but he is away on business for most of the book. Watson her cat is helping out. The friendships of the characters and the cozy mystery make it so enjoyable! #ALostClause #SecretsOfTheCastletonManorLibrary
October 19, 2024
A friend (AC) started me reading this series. I took a break after the first 10-12 books but then decided to read those that I can request from my local library.
After thinking things were finally sorted with Wolfe and Faith, it's a bit disappointing that he's absent for most of this book.
I'm not quite sure why Watson suddenly decides he needs to give Faith mice as presents when, to my recollection, he hasn't in the previous 21 books in the series.
I liked the idea of school librarians and public librarians sharing tips on reading and getting children interested in reading.
After thinking things were finally sorted with Wolfe and Faith, it's a bit disappointing that he's absent for most of this book.
I'm not quite sure why Watson suddenly decides he needs to give Faith mice as presents when, to my recollection, he hasn't in the previous 21 books in the series.
I liked the idea of school librarians and public librarians sharing tips on reading and getting children interested in reading.
January 31, 2023
3 1/2 stars
I always enjoy visiting Castleton Manor and seeing what trouble Faith and Watson get themselves into. As usual, Watson works hard to keep his human safe. The mystery wasn't too difficult but I especially loved the new development at the end.
I always enjoy visiting Castleton Manor and seeing what trouble Faith and Watson get themselves into. As usual, Watson works hard to keep his human safe. The mystery wasn't too difficult but I especially loved the new development at the end.
February 23, 2023
Love these books. Watson as usual is Watson but a little humor was added this time. Faith continues to do her very best not to lash out at Marlene’s rudeness.
Enjoyed the ending. Only two books left in this series.
Enjoyed the ending. Only two books left in this series.
February 18, 2026
one of the better books on this series.
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