Murder at Lowry House (Hazel Martin Mysteries #1)

by Leighann Dobbs

beat the mixture in a yellow stoneware bowl. Alice scrunched her face. “Well, now that you mention it, madam, it does have a bitter aftertaste, don’ it?” “Technically, the arsenic itself is neutral, but it can change the flavor of the food. Most people say it creates a metallic taste.” Hazel rifled through one of the two notebooks which lay open on the scuffed pine table in front of her. As a novelist, Hazel kept copious notes on various methods of murder, and poisoning was her favorite. She found the page on arsenic and verified her statement then tapped her green celluloid fountain pen on the other

narrow down who had the means and the opportunity to arrange these incidents.” Gloria snapped her fingers. “Of course. I think we already know the motive is most likely money. If Auntie were to die, Edward and Wes would benefit the most. Seems like either one of them would have had means and opportunity.” “Let’s not jump to conclusions just yet. I’d like the chance to mull this over overnight if I may.” “Of course,” Myrtle said. Gloria patted the old woman’s hand. “In the meantime, I’ll stick close to you to ensure no one can make another attempt. I still haven’t forgiven myself for being on holiday when your pills

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