The Librarian of Crooked Lane

Three stories: a military hero hiding a secret, a mystery librarian, and the theft of a magical artwork. The fascinating new fantasy book THE LIBRARIAN OF CROOKED LANE is written by USA Today bestselling author of the Glass and Steele series, C.J. Archer.

Sylvia Ashe, a librarian, was raised by a mother who wouldn't talk about her father and didn't know anything about her background. She is dubious when she finds a journal claiming she is descended from wizards. After all, she's just a regular bookworm, while magicians are unique. She goes to the most well-known magician's family member in an attempt to unearth the truth, but she soon realizes that it won't be simple—especially when he turns out to be just as unartful as she is and more alluring and perilous than books.

Gabe, the war hero, was fortunate enough to have a loving family, money, and extraordinary luck that allowed him to endure four grueling years of a bloody conflict without suffering any injuries. However, not all wounds are apparent. Gabe, a consultant for Scotland Yard, is engrossed in his profession, going through the motions while looking into the theft of a picture created by a magician. However, he unintentionally causes Sylvia to lose her job and puts her in danger, which alters his whole existence.

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.

However, sometimes it's best to keep the past buried.