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Move over, Inspector! Lady Poppy Proudfoot is here to solve her very first case.
Scotland, 1924: When Lady Poppy Proudfoot travels to the Highlands for a midsummer party, the last thing she and her fellow guests expect is for a body to wash up beside the loch.
Despite protests that it could have been an accident, Poppy is convinced it’s murder and decides to dust off her law degree and hunt for clues. But when the police arrive, the grumpy Inspector MacKenzie dismisses her evidence, insisting a crime scene is no place for a Lady. The nerve!
With the help of her trusted Labrador, Major, Poppy begins to unpick the case. But she soon has two mysteries to solve, as her host Lady Constance Balfour claims a diamond and emerald bracelet has been stolen. Could the two cases be linked? Was it Freddy the footman, a favourite of her ladyship? Or American actress Miss Cornett, with a keen eye for jewels? Or with such a dazzling guestlist, was someone from the local village tempted into the grounds by the party?
When a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Poppy is attacked, she realizes that someone wants her off the case.Someone connected to Balfour House is a murderer and a thief, but who? And can Poppy solve the mystery before she, too, washes up beside the loch?
A warm, unputdownable page-turning historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles.
Scotland, 1924: When Lady Poppy Proudfoot travels to the Highlands for a midsummer party, the last thing she and her fellow guests expect is for a body to wash up beside the loch.
Despite protests that it could have been an accident, Poppy is convinced it’s murder and decides to dust off her law degree and hunt for clues. But when the police arrive, the grumpy Inspector MacKenzie dismisses her evidence, insisting a crime scene is no place for a Lady. The nerve!
With the help of her trusted Labrador, Major, Poppy begins to unpick the case. But she soon has two mysteries to solve, as her host Lady Constance Balfour claims a diamond and emerald bracelet has been stolen. Could the two cases be linked? Was it Freddy the footman, a favourite of her ladyship? Or American actress Miss Cornett, with a keen eye for jewels? Or with such a dazzling guestlist, was someone from the local village tempted into the grounds by the party?
When a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Poppy is attacked, she realizes that someone wants her off the case.Someone connected to Balfour House is a murderer and a thief, but who? And can Poppy solve the mystery before she, too, washes up beside the loch?
A warm, unputdownable page-turning historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles.
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Author: Lydia Travers
Series: Lady Poppy Proudfoot #1
Publisher: Bookouture
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 350
Date of Publication: May 19, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
MY THOUGHTS:
Excitement coursed through Lady Poppy Proudfoot’s veins as she set out on a trip to the Highlands in 1920s Scotland. A titled young lady with a law degree, Poppy was eager to enjoy herself at a party. However, her plans took an unexpected turn when a body was discovered at a loch.
Shocked by the discovery, Poppy is determined to uncover the truth. From the outset, Poppy was certain that the woman’s death was no accident. Despite the inspector on the case’s skepticism, Poppy decided to take matters into her own hands and solve the case.
But Poppy’s investigation didn’t end there. The party’s host’s valuable diamond bracelet had also gone missing, adding another layer of intrigue to the mystery. Poppy was determined to find both the bracelet and to discover what happened to the young woman, and wonders if both circumstances were somehow connected.
Ever since hearing about Maud McIntyre’s success as an investigator, Poppy had been inspired. Could she do the same? Determined to prove herself, Poppy took matters into her own hands. Before long, when a young woman was attacked, and she bore a striking resemblance to Poppy, so Poppy immediately wonders if she herself might have been the target. Now she just knew she was on the right track to solving these cases.
This cozy mystery series begins with a delightful and engaging read. Having enjoyed Lydia Travers’ previous cozy mystery series, I was delighted to see that this book retained the same flair. Poppy’s spunky personality and inquisitive nature were a joy to witness as she embarked on her investigative adventures. I eagerly anticipate her next escapade and look forward to sitting back and enjoying her pursuits.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lydia also writes as Linda Tyler and her first novel under that name, Revenge of the Spanish Princess, won a 2018 Romance Writers of America competition for the beginning of an historical romance. Her second novel The Laird's Secret was Commended in the 2021 Scottish Association of Writers' Pitlochry Quaich competition for the beginning of a romantic novel. Mischief in Midlothian won the 2022 Scottish Association of Writers' Constable Silver Stag trophy. She has had a number of short stories published in magazines, journals and anthologies in the UK, the USA and Australia.
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