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The Poisonous Seed: A Frances Doughty Mystery 1
Linda Stratmann
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Description for The Poisonous Seed: A Frances Doughty Mystery 1
Paperback. Frances Doughty turns detective when her father's customer dies of strychnine poisoning. Armed only with her wits and courage, Frances uncovers a startling deception as she solves a ten year old murder. Will Frances redeem her ailing father's reputation and save the business? Series: Frances Doughty Mystery. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 124 x 20. Weight in Grams: 314.
When a customer of William Doughty's chemist shop dies of strychnine poisoning after drinking medicine he dispensed, William is blamed, and the family faces ruin. William's daughter, nineteen year old Frances, determines to redeem her ailing father's reputation and save the business. She soon becomes convinced that the death was murder, but unable to convince the police, she turns detective. Armed only with her wits, courage and determination, and aided by some unconventional new friends, Frances uncovers a startling deception and solves a ten year old murder. There will be more deaths, and a secret in her ... Read more
When a customer of William Doughty's chemist shop dies of strychnine poisoning after drinking medicine he dispensed, William is blamed, and the family faces ruin. William's daughter, nineteen year old Frances, determines to redeem her ailing father's reputation and save the business. She soon becomes convinced that the death was murder, but unable to convince the police, she turns detective. Armed only with her wits, courage and determination, and aided by some unconventional new friends, Frances uncovers a startling deception and solves a ten year old murder. There will be more deaths, and a secret in her ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Frances Doughty Mystery
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752461182
SKU
V9780752461182
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About Linda Stratmann
Linda Stratmann is the author of several books including Chloroform: The Quest for Oblivion and Greater London Murders.
Reviews for The Poisonous Seed: A Frances Doughty Mystery 1
"Her adventures as a detective, and the slowly unraveling evidence of multiple crimes in a murky Victorian setting, make for a gripping read."
The Historical Novels Review "Her knowledge of the London area in which the Victorian Frances lived is detailed and cleverly given in a way that avoids any tedium."
Mystery Women
The Historical Novels Review "Her knowledge of the London area in which the Victorian Frances lived is detailed and cleverly given in a way that avoids any tedium."
Mystery Women