About the Book Lydia’s job at the library is her world—until a mysterious patron catches her eye . . . and perhaps her heart. Just months after the closure of the Chicago World’s Fair, librarian Lydia Bancroft finds herself fascinated by a mysterious dark-haired and dark-eyed patron. He has never given her his name; he actually never speaks to a single person. All she knows about him is that he loves books as much as she does. Only when he rescues her in the lobby of the Hartman Hotel does she discover that his name is Sebastian Marks. She also discovers that he lives at the top of the prestigious hotel and that most everyone in Chicago is intrigued by him. Lydia and Sebastian form a fragile friendship, but when she discovers that Mr. Marks isn’t merely a very wealthy gentleman, but also the proprietor of an infamous saloon and gambling club, she is shocked. Lydia insists on visiting the club one fateful night and suddenly is a suspect to a murder. She must determine who she can trust, who is innocent, and if Sebastian Marks—the man so many people fear—is actually everything her heart believes him to be. About the Author Lydia’s job at the library is her world—until a mysterious patron catches her eye . . . and perhaps her heart. Shelley Gray is the author of The Heart of a Hero series. Her Amish novel (written as Shelley Shepard Gray), "The Protector," recently made the New York Times best seller list. A native of Texas, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Colorado and taught school for ten years. She and her husband have two children and live in Southern Ohio. | ReviewThe third book in the Chicago World’s Fair series, Whispers in the Reading Room, does not disappoint. This book has a fantastic combination of historical fiction, mystery, and romance that readers will love. The story focusus on librarian Lydia Bancroft, a woman that has fallen on hard financial times, and Sebastian Marks, the owner of a deep-rooted saloon and gambling establishment for men, the Silver Grotto. With well-developed characters and a delightful and engaging story back dropped in Chicago, readers will be hooked from page one. Series: Chicago World’s Fair Genre: historical, mystery, romance, Christian Publisher: Zondervan Publication date: November 10, 2015 Number of pages: 352 Other books in the series: 1-Secrets of Sloane House 2-Deception on Sable Hill Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse.  Comments are closed.
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