Overview
A modern-day homicide detective is working as an undertaker’s assistant in Victorian Scotland when a serial poisoner attacks the men of Edinburgh and leaves their widows under suspicion.
Edinburgh, 1869: Modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson is adjusting to her new life in Victorian Scotland. Her employers know she’s not housemaid Catriona Mitchell—even though Mallory is in Catriona’s body—and Mallory is now officially an undertaker’s assistant. Dr. Duncan Gray moonlights as a medical examiner, and their latest case hits close to home. Men are dropping dead from a powerful poison, and all signs point to the grieving widows… the latest of which is Gray’s oldest sister.
Poison is said to be a woman’s weapon, though Mallory has to wonder if it’s as simple as that. But she must tread carefully. Every move the household makes is being watched, and who knows where the investigation will lead.
New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong is known for her exquisite world building, and this latest series is no exception. The Poisoner’s Ring brings the intricacies of Victorian Scotland alive as Mallory again searches for a 19th-century killer as well as a way home.
Review
Mallory, is a modern-day detective in Victorian Scotland. Needless to say, this is a challenging change in her world. But, when she realizes someone is poisoning husbands and the wives are taking the fall, her police training comes out and she is on the hunt for a unique killer.
Since we went to Scotland in April, I am very much drawn to books set in this area of the world. This book is fabulous in that regard. The author brings Edinburgh to life in that time period. Old town and the closes (an alleyway to Americans) are spot on! I just loved this setting.
This story is a bit long but it is a very good historical mystery. I loved reading about what has changed since 1869 and what has stayed the same, like police procedures and the clothing. And these characters, especially Mallory, are fabulous. And don’t get me started on the twist at the end!
I have not read the first one of this series. I did not feel lost at all. So, this can be a stand alone. I will, however, try to go back and pick the first one up. I do want to know more!
Kate Handford is the narrator of this wonderful tale and she did a great job with all the voices. And perfect on all the drama.
Need a good time travel mystery…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for an honest opinion.
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Such a great review. I’m very interested when you mentioned the author talks about what has changed since 1869. That sounds super interesting. Plus love a good twisty ending!
It is definitely twisty and she really did a great job with the time period!!!