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The Twisted Maple, A New Novel by Paul Rapsey

Paul Rapsey's eighth novel, and seventh in the Port Anne Mystery Series, The Twisted Maple , has just been released. Although the official book launch will not take place until 2027, the book is currently available through Amazon Books as both an e-book and a softcover. If you have read any of Paul's other novels, you will likely recognize some of the delightful characters as well as meet many new ones. The story is described as a layered mystery, taking place over nine decades. It is located mostly in the fictional town of Port Anne and the fictional village of Grandvue-au-Rive. The astute reader knows these locales are loosely based on the Town of Annapolis Royal and village of Granville Ferry in Nova Scotia. As with his other novels, the story is as much about the varied and complex characters in it and the wonderful historic locale as it is about the mystery that slowly unfolds. Paul's books are written in an easy to read style and are conversational in nature. They can...
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A Perfect Blend of Reading and Music in Rosseau

The Rosseau Memorial Town Hall was packed for the first in a series of interwoven music and literature events. The event took place in early July.  Paul Rapsey delivered a delightful theatrical monologue from six chapters of his latest book "A Partriche in a Peer Tree". And the eight members of the Wind River Music Orchestra performed a selection of wonderful Baroque pieces between sets.  The audience of over thirty people sat fully engaged throughout the one hour performance. The free event was sponsppred by the Town of Seguin, Ontario.
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Books and Strings

Paul Rapsey will be reading from his latest novel in combination with the Whispering River Music Orchestra on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Town of Rosseau Memorial Hall.  This exciting blend of literature and music is not to be missed. Paul's "readings" will be delivered as dramatic monologues from six diverse chapters in his book "A Partriche in a Peer Tree", and each selection will be mixed with wonderful music by the orchestra.  This is Paul's eighth novel. He is an accomplished author, actor, playwright and filmmaker. And he has been a summer resident of Muskoka -  Parry Sound most of his life. The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Seguin and a number of local businesses. All welcome.
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The WOW Factor

Paul Rapsey's latest book launch was received with great applause from a packed audience at The Mad Hatter Wine Bar in Annapolis Royal on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Paul read from a selection of six chapters from his latest book, " A Partriche in a Peer Tree ".  The reading was delivered by Paul as six separate monologues. To call them dramatic monologues would be an understatement.  The engaged crowd came from all over mainland Nova Scotia: Halifax, Bridgewater, Kentville, Weymouth and from closer places like Beaconsfield, Karsdale, Graywood, Moschel, Lequille, Clementsvale, and of course, Granville Ferry and Annapolis Royal. As always, the staff at The Mad Hatter are to be commended for hosting this event. The venue is a welcoming gathering place for good wine and light food, good entertainment and good fellowship. [Photo by Eileen Rapsey]
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Pending Book Release of "A Partriche in a Peer Tree"

Paul Rapsey's seventh novel and sixth murder mystery, A Partriche in a Peer Tree , has been released in e-book format and will be released in paperback on March 27, 2026. However, the formal book launch will not be held until Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The event will take place at the Mad Hatter Wine Bar in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  As with Paul's previous book launches, he will do a reading of selections from the book. Paul is a wonderful storyteller. His "readings" are more like dramatic recitals, true theatre. This story, like his previous mysteries, takes place in small town Nova Scotia on the shore of an historic tidal river. The locale, though fictional, bears a striking ressemblance to the historic town of Annapolis Royal and its environs. This is a layered mystery with fascinating, but sometimes flawed characters, as most of us are. Paul writes in an easy style and, although he addresses some serious issues, he coats them with a tinge of...
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UK Release of "A Listing Lighthouse"

Paul Rapsey's third mystery novel,   The   Listing   Lighthouse , is being re-released in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2026 by Pegasus Publishing under their Vanguard Press label.  This has been a two-year process that has been frustrating and sometimes infuriating for Paul.  The novel was initially released by Paul in 2023. Since then, Paul has published three other novels on his own. He says that at the age of 75, he doesn't buy green bananas anymore. He can't wait two years for a book to be published by someone else. His seventh novel, and sixth mystery,   A   Partriche   in   a   Peer   Tree , will be released this coming spring.  All his novels are available through Amazon Books, or locally in Annapolis Royal at the Mad Hatter Book Store.  Stay tuned.
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Wintry Book Launch of Local Author's Adagio

On December 2, Holly Sanford and the wonderful staff at the Mad Hatter Wine Bar hosted the launch of Paul Rapsey’s latest book, “ Adagio: in search of a fiddle ”. And 27 eager souls braved the dire winter weather forecast to come out in support of this prolific local author. What better place to watch the snow fall over the river than in the warm environment of the wine bar. Paul’s two twenty-minute readings, each more like a dramatic recital, captivated the audience. There was laughter, some wet eyes, as well as breathless silence as he delivered selections from the book. A period of questions, answers and animated discussions followed each reading. This was more than a reading; it was great theatre. And it was free! Stay tuned for the launch of Paul’s next book, “ A Partriche in a Peer Tree ”, in the late spring of 2026.
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