The Library Thief by Kuchenga Shenie

According to Florence‘s father, she committed something so immortal he couldn’t have her in his house anymore.

He kicked her out, but not before she saw a letter from a man who needed his books rebound.

Florence scooped up the letter and made her way to Mr. Belfield’s estate Rose Hall.

When she arrived, Mr. Belfield refused to have her there since he had just recently been widowed and it wouldn't look right.

She talked him into keeping her.

Florence really wasn’t welcomed by the household staff except for Wesley.

She made the best of her stay and the best of what Mr. Belfield offered.

She spent her days repairing books and befriending Wesley.   

While she was there she found out there was more than rare books needing to be repaired. 

Quite a few secrets were hiding within the walls of Rose Hall and many conniving characters.  There are also some delicate subjects discussed.

The storyline and eloquent writing will pull you into this Gothic-themed book with a mystery to solve and somewhat likable characters.  4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.