Amy's husband Richard and his partner are about to premiere a new dance performance when his ex- Meredith- is found murdered and one of his students is standing over her. Meredith has been a pain for years and her involvement in the planned event has been fraught with her tantrums so there are a number of possible villains. No one- not Amy, not Richard and not Deputy Brad Tucker really thinks Connor did it. But who did? Amy, using her good sense, research skills, and investigating ability sets off for answers. It's a classic cozy with good characters that keep me reading the series (and this will be fine as a standalone). Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

This has a great storyline and some interesting characters. I do like a good library to be included in the story. The world of dance is as competitive as everything else. There always seems to be a Diva, no matter the group. I love the relationship between Richard and Amy and their Aunt Lydia. I can’t wait to go visit again and see how things are progressing. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

A perfect cozy mystery set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Excellent characters keep you engaged in wanting to solve the mystery. I will definitely read more in this series.

Another solid mystery in the Blue Ridge Library series. This one wasn't my favourite as it was set in the theatre more than the library. I'll read more in the series, though.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

I was happy to get a copy of #DeathintheMargins by Victoria Gilbert from #NetGalley and #CrookedLaneBooks. Although I hadn't read any of the previous Blue Ridge Library Mystery series books, the description, title, and beautiful cover drew me in. I found that the book, expertly crafted by Victoria Gilbert, stood well on its own and I never felt like previous events that were mentioned were left unexplained.
The main characters are interesting and relatable, the murder of the nasty dancer almost understandable, and the large number of credible suspects kept me guessing as to who committed the crime right up until the end. Gilbert's descriptions of the settings were detailed without going overboard, and her dialogue is fast-paced and realistic.
I recommend this book to any cozy mystery lover.

The latest installment of the Blue Ridge Library series (# 7) is another fun read for a cold afternoon in front of the fire. Amy and Richard are settling into married life. Richard's latest dance production finds him working with both Karla, his long-time friend and dance partner, and also with Meredith, his ex-wife. Not unexpectedly, someone dies and Amy gets involved. This time, at least, she does not always go sleuthing alone, but she still ends up in danger all the same. With the help of the usual friends and family, several crimes get solved and the story ends on a happy surprise. For fans of cozy mysteries a must.

Newlyweds, Amy and Richard Muir make every effort to spend as much time together as possible but Richard with his partner are producing a dance program to open the newly refurbished theater. Richard has hired Meredith Fox(his last partner) for the female lead but unfortunately, she turns up dead making the company of dancers all suspects.

Amy works to gather details for the police, most aren't really anxious to tell the police anything and Amy has a sympathetic ear as well as being Richard's wife.

The mystery was good but I was disappointed that it centered more around the dance troop and had very little to do with the library. I'm guessing it was to further the main characters development, but I'm hoping that Amy will return to her antics at the library.

An enjoyable entry in the Blue Ridge Library mystery series finds the protagonist Amy Moore Muir investigating the murder of her husband Richard's ex-fiance, the loathesome Meredith. Richard hired Meredith to be part of a dance production but she has managed to rub everyone the wrong way and make enemies quickly. Amy's investigation twists and turns to a satisfying conclusion.

A converted theater, jealous dancers, and old secrets combine to put Amy in the middle of a murder with her husband as the main suspect. Will the show go on? Wait and see....

When a mean-spirited, antagonistic dancer is found dead in her dressing room, there is one obvious suspect: the promising young student standing over her holding the murder weapon. An earlier argument between the two only cements the case, but dance teacher, Richard Muir, is convinced there must be another answer. Handily his new wife, Amy, has a track record in helping solve crimes, and it isn’t long before the police ask her to use her status as a civilian, and town head librarian, to talk to some of the possible suspects without it being a police matter.

Turns out there are as many versions of the story as there are suspects. Can Amy figure out the discrepancies and figure out who – if anyone – is telling the whole truth?

We’re seven books into this bookish cosy mystery series now, and a lot has gone on in the ongoing background – a few ‘spoilers’ here for that, but definitely not the mystery!

It’s lovely seeing Amy and Richard still being themselves but happily married, it feels like a very healthy relationship and the dramas are provided elsewhere – like the murder of Richard’s former fiancée!

This was an enjoyable enough story, and the mystery is decently handled. Still, I think the whole thing has become a little too much about the romance and ‘background’ continuing story, and as much about dance as books. Which is to say, it’s drifting a little from my original interest.

Still, the plot is crafted well enough, and the characters are a pleasure to spend time with – apart from the dead woman, of course, who was a love-to-hate kind of a creation. I also really appreciate the way Amy’s involvement in the crime is kept more or less believable, with perhaps just a hint of “would the police really ask her to be involved at all?”.

The whole things wraps up the mystery well, and also gives a nice – if unsurprising – ‘twist’ for the main characters. Will they be back? While nothing here makes this a favourite series, I’ll still probably dip in again if they are.

Victoria Gilbert spins a mystery with an unexpected twist. Dancer Richard Muir and his wife Amy, the Blue Ridge Library’s director, must deal with the murder of one of the professional dancers scheduled to dance in a new piece created by Richard and his colleague Karla.

In a delightful change of pace, Chief Deputy Brad Tucker enlists Amy’s help gathering information and clues to help find the culprit. Plenty of red herrings and distractions keep the pace tight and pages turning. Death in the Margins offers an engaging visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the diverse character mix proves entertaining.

Nothing like a great place for drama than to set this cozy little mystery in the theater. While this story is part of a series, it is can be read as a stand-alone book as well. Librarian Amy Webber seems to have a penchant for stumbling on dead bodies. While delivering lunch to her husband, a professional dancer and director of a new production at the local theater promoting young talent, she meets Richard’s ex-fiancée, Meredith Fox. Meredith is very much the haughty prima donna dancer and despised by all who are in her way. Witness to her angry outbursts and tantrums, there seems to be many who would love to have Meredith removed from the production. Then Amy discovers Meredith, murdered with one of the young dancers standing over her with the murder weapon, dripping with blood. It is hard to feel bad for Meredith. But Amy feels that the young boy is innocent and sets out to help the local sheriff discover who the real killer is before they kill again. So many suspects, motives, and twists and turns made this a delight to read. Nothing sinister or evil, the characters are relatable and I like the back story between Amy and Richard. Grab a hot cup of tea, curl up with a warm blanket and read this cozy little mystery today. As I enjoy the legends and music of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I think I will check out other Blue Ridge Library Mysteries by Victoria Gilbert.
Many thanks to #netgalley #deathinthemargins #victoriagilbert for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Amy’s husband, Richard, a professional dancer, is putting together a dance production at the local theatre when his ex fiancee Meredith is murdered. This book is part of the Blue Ridge Library mystery series with Amy, the library director, as the main character. It’s my first book in the series and I was expecting a lot more library content though I did enjoy what we got. Richard and Amy’s marriage was also sweet to read about. I might pick up more books in the series to get more of a flavour of the town and the secondary characters.

I loved this cozy it was so easy to get into although its 7th in a series I did not feel lost or missing anything since this is the first book in ther series I have read but now I want to go back and read them all!!! The main characters was so lovable and it was fun to go along with her to try and help her solve the crime! Loved the atmosphere and all the eclectic characters in this book! This authors writing flows well and makes you want to keep reading until you find out everything! I will highly recommend this book
Much thanks to #netgalley and #crookedLane for allowing me to read and review this ARC
All thoughts and opinions are my own

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Death in the Margins is book 7 in the Blue Ridge Library Mysteries and my first one to read for this series. I have the other books on my to read list, but never started with the first one yet. However, there is a red line in the book, but you can read it stand alone! I did not feel at all that I was missing something because I haven't read any of the previous books yet.

In this 7th installment there's murder at the Theater and it's not a play! Amy Muir is the protagonist in this series, she is married to dancer Richard Muir. He and his dance partner Karla are preparing a new choreographic piece. One dancer is not really beloved, Meredith Fox, she feels she is the queen of the floor. And not just that..... She is Richard’s former fiancé. But then she is found dead backstage by Amy. Fortunately Richard has an alibi, but Amy sees a young man standing over the dead body of Meredith, who of course is suspect number one. Amy is unsure if this is true and teams up with Chief Deputy Brad Tucker and the sheriff’s department to discover clues to find the real killer. There's no shortage of suspects and what exactly do the horses of Meredith’s wealthy ex-husbands brother have to do anything with it?

I love the characters and the storyline! I did figure out who did it, but there were so many loose end as to why this person did it that it kept me wanting to read further! In the end it all cleared up and it was a fantastic book to read! I now certainly NEED to reed the other books! So, yes I would recommend this one!

Setting the Scene: The folklore, legends, and music of the Blue Ridge Mountains are rich and varied, and Richard and Karla intend to showcase many of them in their current work, incorporating performances by professional and university dancers, as well as children from Karla's studio. Unfortunately, while their dance moves may be harmonious, the same cannot be said for personalities. When that discord results in murder, Amy is asked to use both her professional and personal skills to gather information that may be helpful to the investigation. As Richard and Karla continue to rehearse, Amy spends her time researching and snooping, but at what cost?

What I thought: I always enjoy my visits with Amy and Richard. Although they are relatively young (30 somethings), this couple brings a level of maturity and intelligence to each storyline that is refreshing. As a couple, they are warm and loving without being sugary sweet. Individually, each exudes a subtle strength, and Richard's career as a dancer adds a unique element. While this book focuses more on Amy and Richard, other characters add their own eccentricities to this and previous story lines, and I admit I would have loved to see more of Kurt, the hero/anti-hero, in this outing. Regardless, this book is awash in mysteries and suspects, not necessarily limited to the murder, and it is a credit to Ms. Gilbert's skill as a writer that this keeps the reader engaged without overwhelming them. Even though there is no shocking cliff hanger (thank goodness), this book provides countless opportunities for more adventures to come. [Tip: I highly recommend that you read this series in order, beginning with book #1.]

This book was amazing ,! A great cozy mystery with fun characters!! I would highly recommend this book to everyone!!

Amy and Richard Muir are settling nicely into married life, while Richard pursues a new dance choreographic piece based on their home -- the Blue Ridge Mountains. Unfortunately, Richard has hired his ex, Meredith Fox, and she makes it known that she doesn't think anyone in the cast is up to her own abilities. She heaps disdain and nasty remarks on anyone who happens to be within distance, and she's making new enemies right and left. When she's paired to dance with sixteen-year-old Connor, she makes it known she won't do it.

But Richard insists, and Meredith resists. Who is going to win? In the end, it doesn't matter, as Amy finds Meredith dead in one of the rehearsal rooms, and now anyone who was in the theatre is a suspect. Except for a few with solid alibis, of course. But when the police arrest someone Amy and her friends and family know can't be the suspect, she's asked by Chief Deputy Brad Tucker to listen to conversations and see if she can uncover information that he can't.

This leads her into another investigation, whether she wants it or not, and finding more suspects who weren't seen anywhere near the crime scene. Amy's entering the equestrian set and garden set, neither place interesting to her, but hoping to gain intel. Fortunately, she also has Kurt Kendrick to help, an enigmatic art collector with a shady past. While he's been helpful and generous to Amy, she still keeps him at arm's length. But it will be an unlikely source that draws her to the killer...and with another unlikely source to keep her out of danger...

This is the seventh book in the series and I have read them all. I am not going to tell you too much more about the book, because I do not want to spoil it for anyone (indeed, I have basically only expanded on the blurb itself); but I will say that this book is written very well, and draws us into the mystery quickly. As anyone who's read the other books, Meredith won't be missed, but still, as Amy states, no one deserves to die like that.

Watching Amy gather her information is effective, with people giving up what they know easily to a woman who seems merely intrigued by the murder. But then there is the killer who seemingly knows otherwise. With a few red herrings thrown in for good measure, we work our way through the story looking for clues as much as our protagonist.

I still like Kurt the best of all the characters; he seems secretive and protective, and intelligent as well. Amy should learn to give a little and not be so judgmental. Regardless of his past, he has true feelings for her and her family, and is a good man. But the other characters are great nonetheless, and they make the story definitely worth reading. When it all comes together and the killer is revealed, the climax is almost the best part of the story. I loved this and look forward to the next in the series. Highly recommended.

I received an advance copy from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.

This was a delightful cozy mystery. I really enjoyed reading it. It was the second Amy Muir mystery I've read, and it was as good as the first one. I look forward to reading more. It had personable characters and moments of suspense. I highly recommend this book to other cozy mystery readers. I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.

This is the best mystery I've read in quite some time.
The theater is no place for murder—but a case of backstage betrayal drags library director Amy Webber into a case that could mean curtains in critically acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert’s Blue Ridge Library mystery.
It’s early summer, and while Richard Muir and his dance partner, Karla, are preparing their new choreographic piece, Richard’s wife, Amy, is gathering the dance’s source materials. Based on folktales and the music of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the production is set to premiere at an old cinema that has been converted to a theater. But when dancer Meredith Fox—Richard’s former fiancé—is found dead backstage, Amy is once again propelled into a murder case that threatens the careers and lives of those she loves.
After Amy teams up with Chief Deputy Brad Tucker and the sheriff’s department to discover the killer, they find that there’s no shortage of suspects: Meredith’s wealthy ex-husband, several fellow dancers, a romantically spurned accompanist, and others whom the talented but haughty dancer dismissed or betrayed over the years.
With Richard and Karla's help, and information gleaned from locals who know a wealth of small-town secrets, Amy desperately tries to unveil the killer before the premiere. But she’s pursuing a ruthless murderer who’s willing to kill again—and who might just be waiting for Amy in the wings.
I've never read a book by this author before so I didn't know what to expect. I certainly will read more if given the chance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.