If you enjoy some magic mixed in with your mystery another amazing author to try on for size is Annette Blair. The newest in her Vintage Magic Mystery is Cloaked in Malice. Unlike Juliet Blackwell’s Witchcraft Mysteries the main character in this series is not a practicing witch but someone who receives visions from vintage clothing through her touch. 

The dialogue in this series is light hearted and peppered with stitching tidbits… Like “What the zip-a-ma-jig”… at times, I must admit, the dialogue almost felt like it didn’t fit. But you can’t help but love Maddie and her on again boyfriend the FBI undercover agent Nick. I personally love her literature quoting father and her witchy “aunt”. Don’t forget the aged Dolly and her daughter in law Ethel. Add in a girl with no past and an island full of mystery and of course some vintage clothing with unknown past to share and a you have a great light afternoon read. 

A Vintage Clothing Mystery