Death in a Scottish Tower: A totally gripping and unputdownable historical cozy mystery set in the Scottish Highlands (Lady Poppy Proudfoot)

ISBN: 180550133X

Author: Travers, Lydia

Condition: New

One body falling from a tower could be considered an accident, but two is definitely murder And Lady Poppy Proudfoot is determined to find the culprit!Scotland, 1924: When Lady Poppy Proudfoot is invited to Glasgow University to celebrate a scholarship she generously established, shes excited to return to her old stomping grounds. But the delightful champagne reception is interrupted by screams when a body plunges from the tower to the ground belowWhile everyone exclaims at the tragic death of the young student, Poppy is instantly suspicious. Just moments before the body fell, tutor Mary Christie told her a student died falling from the very same tower eighteen years ago. Convinced another death is no accident, Poppy and the distractingly handsome Inspector MacKenzie begin to investigate.As they do, they discover the murderer left behind clues - a threatening note referring to the death eighteen years ago, and a replica of the previous victims dress. Could it be Malcolm Kennedy, the porter with a grudge against privileged students? Or Mrs Lorimer, the jealous wife of a professor, who has a deft hand with a needle and thread? Or perhaps Mary Christie, who told Poppy about the first death, and might know more than shes letting on?When another young female student is found dead, Poppy knows that time is running out. And when she receives an anonymous note, asking her to climb the tower at midnight, she is terrified of what she might find. Can Poppy unveil the murderer before she, too, plunges to her certain death?A gripping and page-turning whodunnit, this historical cozy crime novel is perfect for fans of the mysteries of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles.Readers love Death in a Scottish Tower:Totally gripping and unputdownable The ending completely blew me away. I raced through the pages as fast as I could Brilliant. Goodreads reviewer, 4 starsMade me gasp out loud before Id even settled into my favorite reading chair I loved Wonderful Perfect. bookscoffeebrews, 5 starsGripping immensely enjoyable Lydia Travers knocks it out of the park yet again Delightful cozy mystery that will make you giggle and have you biting your nails. Bookish Jottings, 5 starsI was gripped and I couldnt put it down An amazing story that has plenty of twists and turns. NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsAbsolutely worth picking up! Loved this!! A light-hearted, wonderful story! Goodreads reviewer, 4 starsA truly intriguing read A page-turner all the way through Fantastic Shouldnt be missed. Splashes Into BooksFantastic Loved Charming I cant wait for more adventures! Book After Book, 5 starsI absolutely love a cozy read Unputdownable, gripping Highly entertaining. coffeeandpages2021Love[d] kept me hooked What an adventure! Curl Up with a Cosy Crime Novel