{"product_id":"lily-barlow-book-one-the-mystery-of-jane-dough-9781636981901","title":"Lily Barlow Book One: The Mystery of Jane Dough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eLily Barlow returns home to Marshall, Virginia, to take over the family business and investigate a murder victim's identity. She rents a room from Miss Delphine Walker and gets involved in a mystery with her best friend Jack Turner. The book is a contemporary fiction joyride with romance, comedy, and southern charm. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unspecified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 270 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Morgan James Publishing llc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLily Barlow, a young woman with a burning desire to escape her hometown, returns to Marshall, Virginia, after her father's heart attack. However, her homecoming is not as straightforward as she had anticipated. Alongside managing the family business, Lily embarks on a mission to uncover the identity of a murder victim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to keep her stay in Marshall brief, Lily rents a room from Miss Delphine Walker, a senior who lives in a charming cottage and possesses a peculiar fascination with the murderous nature of the human heart. Jack Turner, Lily's childhood best friend, becomes increasingly interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with her, but Lily resists his advances, focusing instead on solving the mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLily's return triggers a series of events that lead her to investigate the murder of an unidentified woman. Drawing inspiration from her favorite fictional character, Stephanie Plum, Lily approaches the investigation with enthusiasm and good intentions. Told with a sometimes sweet and sometimes snarky southern accent, Lily Barlow Book One: The Mystery of Jane Dough offers a delightful blend of romance, comedy, and mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel introduces readers to a relatable cast of characters, set in the picturesque small-town backdrop of Marshall. With its charming southern charm, the story unfolds at a fast pace, keeping readers entertained and engaged throughout. The novel also delves into themes of family, friendship, and the pursuit of personal dreams, making it a relatable and enjoyable read for contemporary fiction enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781636981901\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carla Vergot","offers":[{"title":"Unspecified","offer_id":44839583219962,"sku":"9781636981901","price":11.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1701448040172_book.jpg?v=1701587803","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lily-barlow-book-one-the-mystery-of-jane-dough-9781636981901","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}