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The Mystery in the Old Book by D. B. Jagiel

The Mystery in the Old Book is a thrilling cozy mystery novel that will delight readers with head-scratching twists, loveable characters, and a picture-perfect 19th-century backdrop.

When retired teacher and amateur sleuth Nina Derbin discovers a plea for help written in a dusty old book, Teaming up with her two best friends, Nina searches for the author of the mysterious message. When she’s miraculously transported back in time to 1800s upstate New York, she must navigate the strange and charming world of 19th-century America as she unravels a web of clues that will lead her to a tragic side of the country’s past. From upper-class socialites to the dark halls of mental asylums, Nina must use all of her skills to rewrite someone’s past and give them a happy ending.

As a must-read for fans of charming mystery novels with plenty of twists and a happy ending, The Mystery in the Old Book is a fun & memorable adventure that’s perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Dorothy St. James.

About D. B. Jagiel

D. B. Jagiel has been a waitress, an insurance salesman, a teacher, and a nurse, but of all her jobs, she likes Mom the best. She is mom to three wonderful young men and grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren. She loves to read, especially old Victorian novels and modern English mysteries. She has been writing since she was a little girl. In her spare time, she likes to take walks in the woods where the magic happens but only if you look closely. Before she dies, she would like visit every country on the planet. She lives in Central New York.