What if the fortune teller at the local village fair is a witch? And all her fortunes come true—even when she foresees a death…When Lucy Swift’s cousin Violet decides to take over as the fortune teller at Moreton-under-Wychwood’s annual summer fête, Lucy thinks being her assistant will be a fun way to spend a Saturday. That is, until someone’s murdered, and the locals turn on Violet who foresaw … locals turn on Violet who foresaw the death.
To save her, Lucy and her band of undead amateur sleuths have to find out what’s really going on in this charming Cotswolds village. What better way than to offer knitting classes? No one has to know that the teacher is a vampire.
But uncovering the dark secrets under the postcard-prettiness will bring great danger to Lucy and those she loves.
Fair Isle and Fortunes can be read as a stand-alone mystery in this best-selling series. There’s no violence or gore, just a good, clean mystery, with a lot of fun, a crazy-smart cat, tangled knitting, and a few laughs.
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Fair Isles and Fortunes is book six in the Vampire Knitting Club series. This story was another great addition to the series. Witches and murder, what more could you want? I was hooked from the start. Don’t miss this one!
So sad that I have to wait until the next novel comes out because I’ve so enjoyed reading the six novels already published.
Thoroughly enjoyed this cozy. Lucy may be a beginner when it comes to her sleuthing and magic but she is still smart when it comes to investigating. I like her because she has a big heart, her antics are hilarious and she is up-front and very compassionate. I love the chemistry between her and Rafe who is a solid rock and always there for her. The mystery plot has many twist and turns and a puzzle that as soon as I thought I have it solved another “but” thought entered my mind, very entertaining and attention grabbing. Love this series, it just keeps getting better. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author.
Fair Isle and Fortune by Nancy Warren
The Vampire Knitting Club Series Book Six
Lucy Swift has ended up in the middle of yet another murder. It was all innocent enough as she was her cousin Vi’s assistant at the fair—to raise money to repair the church in Moreton-Under-Wychwood. When Violet’s fortune-telling became too real…real trouble started. To save her cousin…she had to help solve a case.
And of course, her “cool” friends were always nearby to give a helping hand. I really enjoy this cozy mystery series with its unique twists of vampires.
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Lucy Swift’s cousin fills in as a fortune teller at the annual summer festival, but is more than what people desire. Violet tells customers the truth of what she sees (and not just the good happening things). When these fortunes come true, including a foreseen death, the locals turn on Violet. Now it is up to Lucy and the vampire knitting club to unearth what is really going on in the village of Cotswold.
Lucy is in for an adventure as she tries to stop the town from starting a witch hunt or worse wanting to burn Violet at the stake. With a mixture of quirky characters, paranormals, mystery, suspense, and lots of twists and turns, this book definitely captivates its audience and leaving them (like me) waiting for the next book in the series.
This series just keeps getting better!
Violet plays fortune teller at a local fair but her fortunes are just a little to accurate. Lucy has to step in and clear Violet’s reputation. Was it murder or just an accident? The whole gang is back to help solve the mystery. This series is so much fun, the characters and the locations are so well described it’s like being there. I just love Ms. Warren’s writing.
I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
What does an old murder and a new murder have in common? What about the watch that was just bought? The good news is that Lucy gets to benefit from a murder in a roundabout way. There is a new knitting class and she is providing the materials.
Rafe and Lucy are so cute. Trying to ignore what happened. Although Lucy has very legitimate concerns. I would be thinking the same things.
I missed you Nyx. n You are so smart and humans just do not get it. Yes we are slow even witches.
Why is it when something bad happens , the unknown gets blamed? In this story it is witches. Now replace with another group and does it change the kernel of the problem. Is it just another form of prejudice? Was not expecting this since I love the series and it is an enjoyable read. Always believe there is something to learn from every book. This is my proof.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
The newest installment of the Vampire Knitting Club is seriously one of the best yet! The way Nancy Warren describes Oxford and its surrounding villages will instantly take you right there. This is the most original take on vampires and witchcraft I have ever read, and so, so much fun. The mystery kept me guessing until the very end. As always, I was sorely tempted to take up knitting while enjoying this story, but like our hapless heroine (who just so happens to own a yarn shop), I do not have the skill to make that particular dream a reality. Maybe I’ll stick to reading about knitting instead! 😉
Lucy and the vampire knitting club doesn’t solve one but also a cold case thirty years cold. Are they connected? Read to find out you will be glad you did. I am.
If you love quirky characters, humor, witches and vampires, this is the book for you. Fair Isle and Fortunes is Book #6 in the Vampire Knitting Club series. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the previous books because this one stands on it’s own.
I have enjoyed this series so much and I look forward to the next book.
“I understood what Margaret meant, though. So long as the presence of witches here had been benign, no one much bothered. But, as history had shown, the minute things turned ugly, people liked to point a finger.”
In this, the sixth in the Vampire Knitting Club series, Lucy finds herself tangled in another murder at the village fête at Morton-under- Wychwood where Violet, her cousin and latest salesperson, has been tapped to be the Fortune Teller.
After a perfectly “truthful” fortune, the wife of a business person in town is murdered. Leave it to Lucy to pick-apart the many strands, and with the help of her Vampire Knitting Club friends, she is able to knit together a series of unfortunate events that present themselves as parts of a whole lot of trouble.
Some of the reoccurring character fade into the background as Nancy Warren takes Lucy and the gang out of the store and into the “real world” with its money and historical prejudice issues can muck up a perfectly simple mystery.
I really like Lucy,Ian,Gran and Rafe. These are people I could enjoy hanging around with for many years to come. Highly Recommended 5/5
[I received this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it]
Fair Isle and Fortunes is the latest book in the Fabulous Vampire Knitting Club series. It is wonderful to return to Oxford and Cardinal Woolsley’s and to catch up with all the regular characters that give these books so much depth and charm. Each book can also be read as a stand alone. When Lucy is reluctantly roped into being a fortune tellers assistant for her cousin Violet she had no idea what would happen next. This has everything you could possibly expect, want or need from a book .. knitting, witches, vampires, a murder or two and a flirting peacock no less. I loved this book and definitely recommend it to all cozy and paranormal fans and everyone who wants a wonderful, easy to read book from a very talented author.