Janie Juke is a typical woman of the 1960’s. She has finished school, fell in love and got married. However, she cherishes her independence and wants to work. Her wishes come true when she is invited to manage the mobile library. This is a perfect job for her as she loves to read, especially Agatha Christies’ books with Poirot. This inspires her in Book 1 to solve a case that is personal to her. As her investigations advance, she becomes aware of several prejudices, in herself and in others. As a result, she changes her perspective and challenges the traditional view of reality.
BOOK 1: “The Tapestry Bag”
Janie Juke is settling in her married life and as a professional librarian. One day, she crosses paths with Zara, a good friend she hasn’t seen for many years. Their friendship is resumed and reinforced until Zara disappears without a trace. Janie applies all her detective skills to find out what happened.
TRANSLATION into Portuguese by ACPN: “O Saco de Viagem”. Available in:
BARNES & NOBLE: eBook | printed
BOOKSHOP: printed
BLACKWELL’S: printed
WATERSTONES: printed
KOBO: eBook
For people living in Australia and the UK: also check BorrowBox app
BOOK 1: “Lost Property”
Janie Juke is pregnant and everyone is saying she should stop working and prepare herself for motherhood, but she doesn’t listen: she continues managing the mobile library as before. In the meantime, her reputation of solving mysteries spreads out and a stranger is willing to pay her for solving a puzzle that is connected to an old secret.
TRANSLATION into Portuguese by ACPN: “Perdidos e Achados”. Available in:
BARNES AND NOBLE: eBook | printed
BOOKSHOP: printed
BLACKWELL’S: printed
WATERSTONES: printed
KOBO: eBook
For people living in Australia and the UK: also check BorrowBox app
BOOK 3: “The Invisible Case”
Janie just became a mother and her Aunt Jessica is returning home after travelling through Europe for nine years. Luigi comes with Jessica from Italy and brings trouble with him: a person dies and he seems the culprit. Janie tries to find out the truth, but this time she has a little help from an unlikely ally.
TRANSLATION into Portuguese by ACPN: “O Caso do Sr. Williams”. Available in:
BARNES AND NOBLE: eBook | printed
BOOKSHOP: printed
BLACKWELL’S: printed
WATERSTONES: printed
KOBO: eBook
For people living in Australia and the UK: also check BorrowBox app
BOOK 4: “A Notable Omission”
TRANSLATION into Portuguese by ACPN: ongoing | expected in 2026
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