When a customer of William Doughty's chemist shop dies of strychnine poisoning after drinking medicine he dispensed, William is blamed, and the family faces ruin. William's daughter, nineteen year old Frances, determines to redeem her ailing father's reputation and save the business. She soon becomes convinced that the death was murder, but unable to convince the police, she turns detective. Armed only with her wits, courage and determination, and aided by some unconventional new friends, Frances uncovers a startling deception and solves a ten year old murder. There will be more deaths, and a secret in her own family will be revealed before the killer is unmasked, and Frances will find that her life has changed forever.
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"Her adventures as a detective, and the slowly unraveling evidence of multiple crimes in a murky Victorian setting, make for a gripping read." -- The Historical Novels Review
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Linda Stratmann is the author of several books including "Chloroform: The Quest for Oblivion" and "Greater London Murders."
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Teddy
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This was one of those books I didn't want to put down (even to walk home from the station, and I avoided walking into anything while reading as I walked!).
Written with a wealth of detail, in a style that evokes the atmosphere of London of the early 1880's and draws the reader into the day-to-day lives of the characters, to experience alongside them the events as they unfold.
If you like a good period-style murder mystery, in a book that delivers more than just the mystery, then this is probably the book for you. I know I shall be waiting eagerly for the next book in the series.
Teddy
Written with a wealth of detail, in a style that evokes the atmosphere of London of the early 1880's and draws the reader into the day-to-day lives of the characters, to experience alongside them the events as they unfold.
If you like a good period-style murder mystery, in a book that delivers more than just the mystery, then this is probably the book for you. I know I shall be waiting eagerly for the next book in the series.
Teddy
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Johnnie
Format:Paperback
Well, we are so, so lucky that Ms Stratmann didn't follow her dreams and become an astronomer, as then the Victorian historical wonder that is the first of the Frances Doughty Mysteries might never have materialised. It cannot be stated enough how detailed the world of The Poisonous Seed appears as we meet our heroine and follow event after event that pulls her into some very un-lady-like pursuits. Captured in the whalebone corsetry of London society circa the early 1800s, Frances is forced to use every ounce of her not inconsiderable wit and common sense to navigate her course to discover how and why a loyal customer dies of strychnine poisoning found in medicine dispensed from the family apothecary.
You will find much to delight and inform in these pages, as Ms Stratmann reveals her coiled plot and colourful cast of characters. Loved it!
Now followed by The Daughters of Gentlemen: A Frances Doughty Mystery (Frances Doughty Mystery 2)
You will find much to delight and inform in these pages, as Ms Stratmann reveals her coiled plot and colourful cast of characters. Loved it!
Now followed by The Daughters of Gentlemen: A Frances Doughty Mystery (Frances Doughty Mystery 2)
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Napasha
Format:Paperback
Having read Linda Stratmann's non fiction work, I was very excited to get my fingers on her first novel. And it does not disappoint. Victorian London comes alive under the author's watchful eye. The characters are well rounded and three dimensional. There is a depth in the story that is surprising for a first time novelist and wets my appetite for the next installment.
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Good book
I enjoyed this book, not least because I thought it was quite an original idea. I liked the character of Frances Doughty and admired her loyalty to her father. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Tracey 1
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Enjoyable Victorian mystery with many twists and turns
A new and interesting female sleuth with specialist pharmaceutical knowledge brings her skills to solving a complex series of murders. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Charlie Reader
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A detective story
A well written entrancing story which I read in just 4 days.. It was unputdownable and had so many twists and turns. A great read by anyone's standards.
Published 1 month ago by V Heath
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Atmospheric historical crime
I enjoyed this - good atmosphere, complex plot, plenty of historical colour and convincing details on poisons and pharmacy imparted adroitly, without weighing the book down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Evonne
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Satisfying and suspenseful murder mystery
This was a well thought out mystery full of unexpected twists to keep everyone guessing until the end. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Renee Bertrand
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A good read
I bought this book for my son-in-law, he is highly delighted with it and would recommend to anybody that likes a mystery.
Published 3 months ago by Flourpeople
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Disappointing...
I don't usually read crime fiction but I'm trying to widen my reading pool and thought the Victorian setting would work for me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CaSundara
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haven't read it yet .....
because the print is SO small I may have to go to the opticians first after a very tiring year at work!!
Published 5 months ago by S. WAINWRIGHT
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Victorian murder
Frances Doughty is a great heroine.Well plotted,believable characters and a book you can't put down.First in the series & can't wait to read followup novel Daughters of Gentlemen!
Published 5 months ago by Bear
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A Good Read
Good book for picking up and putting down although found myself not wanting to put it down. Nice story line that keeps building so you don't know 'who did it' until the end. Read more
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