The Poison Puzzle: An utterly addictive historical mystery (A Emma Langley Victorian Mystery)

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by Emily Organ

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A secret society. A suspicious death. A trail of deadly clues. London, 1889 . When Emma Langley discovers a mysterious symbol in her late husband’s diary, she uncovers a connection to a secretive treasure-hunting group with powerful members. Her investigation takes an unexpected turn when Lord Charles Harpole, a society member, is found dying in his hotel room. The authorities rule it suicide, but Emma and her friend Penny Green aren’t convinced. As they follow a trail of cryptic clues leading from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Hampton Court, they find themselves caught in a deadly game. With suspects ranging from the lord’s grieving fiancée to his ambitious brother, Emma must solve the puzzle before the killer claims another victim. But in the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London, someone will stop at nothing to keep the society’s secrets buried… Emma Langley returns in this gripping Victorian mystery that weaves historical detail with page-turning suspense. Readers are loving the Emma Langley Victorian mystery series: ‘ Hooked me in from the beginning! ... I can’t wait to read the next book involving the dynamic crime solving duo of Emma and Penny!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours . I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I loved this book … excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London … Excellent read… can't wait for more!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors .’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous introduction to a new Victorian mystery series. Very atmospheric and engaging. I stayed up way too late reading this, trying to solve the mystery before Emma did. Many twists and turns with a satisfying ending, The Whitechapel Widow is grounded in history with the author’s creative storytelling.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Amazing cozy mysteries … I am anxiously awaiting the next book!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emily has been a full-time author since 2017. She’s written over thirty books which include the Penny Green Victorian mystery series and the Augusta Peel 1920s mysteries. Born in Yorkshire, Emily grew up in the south of England. She got hooked on mysteries at a young age when she came across Agatha Christie’s books in her local library. Emily studied and worked in London where many of her stories are set. London’s architecture and history has always fascinated her, and she’ll happily spend hours geeking over old maps and historical newspapers. Emily lives in Berkshire with her husband and teenage children. When she’s not writing and researching, she enjoys running, walking her dog and drawing.

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