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Playing with Magic

The brand-new for 2024 witchy rom-com with a murder mystery twist
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Grab your favourite cup of tea and settle down in your favourite chair for this charming tale - 5* NetGalley reviewer Return to Raven Creek with another cosy, witchy rom-com with a murder mystery twist... As Phoebe Winchester, amateur witch and owner of Earl’s Study, prepares... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Grab your favourite cup of tea and settle down in your favourite chair for this charming tale - 5* NetGalley reviewer

Return to Raven Creek with another cosy, witchy rom-com with a murder mystery twist...

As Phoebe Winchester, amateur witch and owner of Earl’s Study, prepares to host her inaugural author event, nothing can spoil her big day. But when the celebrated birder and guest of honour, Sebastian Marlow, turns up dead, Phoebe’s plans take an unexpected turn.

Determined to shield her beloved shop’s reputation and unearth the truth behind Sebastian’s death, Phoebe turns to her childhood friend and suave private investigator, Rich Lofting.

Can Phoebe and Rich untangle the web of lies before the killer strikes again?

Perfect for fans of:
Witchy romance
Murder mystery twists
Small-town settings

Readers LOVE Gretchen Rue:

'A really lovely novel. A beautiful balance of gentle romance, cosy detective skills and a gorgeous cat!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'I loved the first book and the vibes are just perfection. Cosy, magical, witches and a sprinkle of romance. It’s light, addicting and super addicting.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'As a huge fan of Gilmore Girls this had the perfect small town vibe. The character and world building was everything and more.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

'This was a delight from start to finish. It was super cosy and had all the vibes I was looking for.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035904334

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Gretchen Rue lives in the Canadian prairies, which affords her ample time to read during six months of winter. She plays cat mom to four mostly indifferent fur children, and plant mom to roughly 100 very demanding flora. When she isn't sipping tea and working on her next novel, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and watching baseball.

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