Written in Stone
Book Summary
Written in Stone, the tenth installment in the Scottish Bookshop series by Paige Shelton, set in a specialty bookstore in Edinburgh called The Cracked Spine.
When Delaney wins a special Hidden Door Festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan's studio, she isn’t sure quite what to expect. What she finds is an elusive fellow obsessed with the Picts—complete with his own versions of their blue tattoos and vibrant red hair—recreating the stones they left behind. She also meets a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas attempting to sell an artifact that might just explain what the Picts' language really sounded like.
Or at least that’s what he claimed the artifact was for. Before the deal can close and Ryory can get a closer look at it, Dr. Pace is found dead.
With the police dragging their feet in the investigation, Delaney takes it upon herself to dig into Dr. Pace's past. Her research goes murky as she quickly discovers Pace’s shady background—selling fake dinosaur bones and running into some 3D-printing trouble back in Kansas. Could his past have come back to bite him in Edinburgh? And what does his questionable background mean for the mysterious Pictish artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory? Delaney will have to dust off her magnifying glass to uncover the truth behind this case… or risk becoming a pile of bones herself.
My Thoughts
Written in Stone by Paige Shelton
has Delaney Nichols meeting a new artist, delving into the history of the
Picts, and digging into a new mystery.
It was great to catch up with Delaney, Tom, Rosie, Edwin, Hector, and
the rest of The Cracked Spine crew. I
found the artist Ryory Bennigan fascinating.
I wish we had learned more about this mysterious artist (maybe in a
future book). I enjoyed hearing about
the local history and about the Picts (what little we know about them) plus
there are beautiful descriptions of the local architecture (Delaney is so
lucky). The mystery was the weak link in
the story. It was not at the
forefront. I felt that the motive was
shoved into the shadows and the author hoped that no one would notice that the
killer’s intent was not fully addressed.
The ending was abrupt and left me with lingering questions.
Written in Stone is the tenth A Scottish Bookshop Mystery. It can be read as a
standalone for those new to the series.
While I liked parts of Written in Stone, it is my least favorite book in
the series. I loved the special gift Delaney received from her boss. I am quite envious. Written in Stone is a Scottish cozy mystery
with a reclusive artist, colorful tattoos, a sick assistant, Pict history, a
curious crime, an exceptional present, a printing production, and a special
bookstore.
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| California Poppies still blooming in my garden |
I have begonia's, sunflowers, marigolds, salvia, Mexican heather, coleus, and a couple of other flowers in bloom. I am adding other varieities of marigold and coleus (I found some unique types) as well as cosmos, vinca, zinnia's. I am adding Clary Sage this year. I enjoy working in the garden. I get to spend time with the neighborhood cats (they all come down to visit, gets pets, and treats) plus it is relaxing. The doctor says it is good exercise. Do you enjoy gardening? What are your favorite flowers? I look foward to hearing from you! I will return tomorrow with Smoky Mountain Escape by Rhonda Starnes which will be out on Tuesday, April 29. I hope that you have a pleasurable day. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
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