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Also by Colleen Cambridge:

A Murder Most French, May 2024
Hardcover
Mastering the Art of French Murder, February 2024
Trade Paperback
Murder by Invitation Only, October 2023
Hardcover / e-Book
A Trace of Poison, September 2023
Trade Paperback / e-Book
Mastering the Art of French Murder, May 2023
Hardcover / e-Book
A Trace of Poison, November 2022
Hardcover / e-Book
Murder at Mallowan Hall, October 2022
Trade Paperback / e-Book
Murder at Mallowan Hall, November 2021
Hardcover / e-Book / audiobook

A Trace of Poison
Colleen Cambridge

A Riveting Historical Mystery Set in the Home of Agatha Christie

Phyllida Bright Mystery
Kensington
September 2023
On Sale: August 22, 2023
304 pages
ISBN: 1496732480
EAN: 9781496732484
Kindle: B09RGFYJWM
Trade Paperback / e-Book
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Other Editions
Hardcover (November 2022)

Mystery Historical

Mystery fans will revel in this historical series set in the fascinating world of Agatha Christie, as her ever-capable housekeeper endeavors to solve mysteries far stranger than fiction—a treat for fans of Anna Lee Huber, Jacqueline Winspear, Alyssa Maxwell, and of course the grand dame of fiction herself.

In England’s stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer . . .
 
The neighboring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fête organized to benefit a local orphanage. Members of The Detection Club—a group of celebrated authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Agatha herself—will congregate for charitable events, including a writing contest for aspiring authors. The winner gets an international publishing contract, and entrants have gathered for a cocktail party—managed by the inimitable Phyllida—when murder strikes too close even for her comfort.
 
It seems the victim imbibed a poisoned cocktail intended for Alastair Whittlesby, president of the local writers’ club. The insufferable Whittlesby is thought to be a shoo-in for the prize, and ambition is certainly a worthy motive. But narrowing down these suspects could leave even Phyllida’s favorite fictional detective, M. Poirot, twirling his moustache in frustration.
 
It’s a mystery too intriguing for Phyllida to resist, but one fraught with duplicity and danger, for
every guest is an expert in murder—and how to get away with it . . .

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