The Librarian of Crooked Lane

The Librarian of Crooked Lane is a riveting novel penned by the talented author, C J Archer. Published in the year 2022, this book has captivated the hearts of many readers across the globe. The story is a unique blend of mystery and intrigue, set in the quaint, yet peculiar, Crooked Lane. As the title suggests, the story revolves around a librarian, but this is not your ordinary librarian, and Crooked Lane is far from a regular place. Archer's genius storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat, making you turn the pages till the very end. This book is a fantastic addition to any book lover's collection, and it's a testament to Archer's storytelling prowess. Published by C.J. Archer, this book is a testament to his skill and creativity. If you're looking for a book that is engaging, intriguing, and utterly captivating, The Librarian of Crooked Lane is a perfect choice.

A librarian with a mysterious past, a war hero with a secret, and the heist of a magic painting. THE LIBRARIAN OF CROOKED LANE is an intriguing new fantasy from C.J. Archer, the USA Today bestselling author of the Glass and Steele series.
Librarian Sylvia Ashe knows nothing about her past, having grown up without a father and a mother who refused to discuss him. When she stumbles upon a diary that suggests she's descended from magicians, she's skeptical. After all, magicians are special, and she's just an ordinary woman who loves books. She seeks answers from a member of the most prominent family of magicians, but she quickly learns that finding the truth won't be easy, especially when he turns out to be as artless as her, and more compelling and dangerous than books.
War hero Gabe is gifted with wealth, a loving family, and an incredible amount of luck that saw him survive four harrowing years of a brutal war without injury. But not all injuries are visible. Burying himself in his work as a consultant for Scotland Yard, Gabe is going through the motions as he investigates the theft of a magician-made painting. But his life changes when he unwittingly gets Sylvia dismissed from her job and places her in danger.
After securing her new employment in a library housing the world's greatest collection of books about magic, Gabe and Sylvia's lives become intwined as they work together to find both the painting and the truth about Sylvia's past before powerful people can stop them.

But sometimes the past is better left buried...