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Penelope smiled, leaning against the mahogany desk. "As long as the magnifying glasses don't lead to any actual fires, Kourtney. I remember the 'Candlelight Reading' incident from last year."

The door to the small-town library creaked open, admitting a gust of autumn air and Penelope Woods. Penelope, known for her sharp mind and even sharper wit, was the head librarian and a secret enthusiast for historical mysteries. Today, however, her focus was on the upcoming annual book fair. dsw.21.09.06.penelope.woods.and.kourtney.rae.pa...

"You know," Penelope said, looking around at the sanctuary she had built, "this fair is about more than just selling books. It’s about keeping these stories alive." Penelope smiled, leaning against the mahogany desk