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When a steward is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Lady Susanna Appleton, renowned for her knowledge of herbs, takes on the investigation. Armed with botanical expertise and keen intuition, she must differentiate poison from accident, trace the killer’s trail, and expose hidden motives. Set against the backdrop of England’s social fabric, the story blends historical detail with a spirited detective mystery driven by an independent female sleuth.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Kathy Lynn Emerson
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