The Viscount, the Vicar, and Venomous Murder

A Cozy Regency Mystery of Love and Murder

A Sunday sermon in the village of Redfield should involve hymns, not a man collapsing at the foot of the pulpit while his “heart draught” perfumes the air with bitter almonds. Naturally, the congregation responds with prayer, panic, and the swift conviction that someone else is to blame.

Rosamund Keeley, the vicar’s daughter, has a weakness for order, ink, and other dangerous substances. So when poison starts masquerading as respectable medicine, she does what any sensible woman would do: she makes lists. Illnesses, households, dinners, debts, grudges. Unfortunately, the village would rather crown a villain than count evidence, and the new viscount, Jasper Lyndon, arrives with the sort of reputation that fits neatly into other people’s stories. If Rosamund fails, her father’s pulpit becomes a murderer’s stage, and Jasper becomes the parish’s favourite scapegoat.

Perfect for readers who like small village scandal, sharp banter, clue collecting with teeth, and a heroine who treats gossip as data. Expect a clue rich, fair play mystery with non graphic violence and a closed door slow burn romance with a happy for now ending. Stand alone, with more trouble waiting in the Corpses & Courtship Club. Tap Look Inside, and choose your tonic carefully.