Murders in Volume 2. Henry Gamadge Mysteries. Illustrated

In Murders in Volume 2, Elizabeth Daly once again brings her keen intellect and literary flair to the world of classic mystery. When a rare and valuable second volume of an 18th-century book is mysteriously switched in a private library—and its owner is soon found dead—bibliophile and amateur sleuth Henry Gamadge is called in to investigate.

Set against the genteel backdrop of New York’s literary and antiquarian circles, the novel unfolds with quiet suspense and sharp psychological insight. Gamadge must navigate a maze of family secrets, academic rivalries, and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the murder and the missing book.

Blending bibliographic intrigue with a cleverly constructed plot, Murders in Volume 2 showcases Daly’s signature style: elegant prose, subtle characterization, and an atmosphere of refined tension. It's a classic Golden Age mystery that will appeal to fans of intelligent, bookish crime fiction.