First Impressions

'For bibliophiles everywhere, this is a joyous mystery from the present day to Victorian England and back to Shakespearean England. Charlie Lovett's The Bookman's Tale is about the thrill of the chase, obsession, love, passion and the joy of discovery.' -- Hoopla
'The Bookman's Tale is a homage to antiquarian book collectors, a journey in grief, a whodunnit and more rolled into one.' * Courier Mail *
'Ardent fans of Jane Austen and lovers of a gripping story will enjoy following Sophie's pursuit of the truth.' * Publishers Weekly *
'[A] racy tale of literary secrets, publishers, writers, bibliophiles and crooks, and features some clever parallels with Pride and Prejudice and with Austen's own life.' * Age/Sydney Morning Herald *
'First Impressions is a surprising match made in heaven...remarkably entertaining. If you like mysteries, Jane Austen, dashing heroes, nefarious villains, rare books, and witty female protagonists then this is a book you will enjoy.' * Otago Daily Times *
'Lovett skilfully blends fact with fiction and the "what if" scenario on which the plot hangs generates more than enough mystery to make this a real page-turner with an exciting climax...a marvellous cast of characters, some of whom will certainly have the reader wondering about their honesty and their motivations.' -- Bookmooch