A Beautiful Blue Death (Charles Lenox Mysteries, #1)

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Lynn I started with the author's later-released "prequels" to this now extensive series, and I was immediately drawn into the characters and his intricate …moreI started with the author's later-released "prequels" to this now extensive series, and I was immediately drawn into the characters and his intricate knowledge of British history and how detecting came to a career.

I recently read this book and I don't think I would have stayed with the series if I started here. I'm hoping the author gained momentum as he developed the characters and the series.

I also listen to these via audiobooks so they "read" faster. Maybe give those three prequels a try? (less)
Pam Mertens This is explained in the book. Arsenic is not always fatal, the expensive poison is. Plus, arsenic poisoning can lead to vomiting and other ill effect…moreThis is explained in the book. Arsenic is not always fatal, the expensive poison is. Plus, arsenic poisoning can lead to vomiting and other ill effects, and the brothers wanted Prue to lie quietly to give them time to change the things in her room and escape.(less)
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George That wasn't the same bottle necessarily. And Lady J did say it could well have been mislabeled!…moreThat wasn't the same bottle necessarily. And Lady J did say it could well have been mislabeled!(less)

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