Book Synopsis
1786, England
It is the twelve days of Christmas, and Mrs. Tiffany Lathrop is happily juggling her duties as a new mother and a librarian to Catharine, the Duchess of Beaufort. Her employer receives a mysterious letter from an old paramour, the Marquess of Harwood, who is the biological father of Catharine’s son. He promises to leave his estate and fortune to Beau if he can see the boy before he dies.
Her elder son, Thomas Montague, has a terrible cold, so Catharine asks Tiffany to accompany her and Beau. When they arrive at the dilapidated abbey, they discover a dead body—only it isn’t the marquess, but his valet! Lord Harwood is alive, but unconscious with suspicious-looking pox marks on his hands. Tiffany wonders if the marquess is really dying, or if it is all poetic revenge? Especially when she discovers the secrets that haunt Rosedean Abbey.
Between breastfeeding and dirty diapers, Tiffany must discover who killed the valet and attempted to murder the marquess before anyone else dies.
Book Details
- ASIN : B0FBBVTR43
- Publisher : Blackstone Publishing, Inc.
- Publication date : July 22, 2025
- Edition : Unabridged
- Language : English
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
A Poetic Pox is the third book in the fun and unique "A Lady Librarian Mystery" series. The books are set in the late 1700s. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook. Marni Penning, the narrator, does an amazing job. She uses many different voices that fit each character well. I loved hearing her read this story.
This gothic murder mystery begins with Tiffany (Woodall) Lathrop. She travels with her employer, Catharine, the Duchess of Beaufort and her son, Beau. They are going to Lord Harwood's estate. He wants to see his son, Beau, before he dies. Then, Beau will inherit his estate and money. Of course, Tiffany, a new mother traveling with her baby, faces challenges. Motherhood brings its own pressures. Upon arrival, they discover Lord Harwood's valet has died. This sparks the mystery and investigation. Lord Harwood is alive but poisoned. The person responsible for these awful acts must be found and stopped.
I loved every part of this novel. The mystery was great with all its twists and turns. There was a hint of romance along with witty dialogue. The characters were distinct and interesting. I have enjoyed all the books in this series, and book three was a fantastic addition. It showed Tiffany growing as an investigator and as a new parent. You could read A Poetic Pox on its own. However, you will enjoy it much more if you read the first two books. Knowing the characters and their backgrounds will help you appreciate this story better.
****Meet Author Samantha Larsen****
Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, having tea parties, and chauffeuring her four kids. She teaches World Literature at Brigham Young University. Her young adult fiction books are Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selections and her historical romances are published around the world. She also writes murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen that Publisher’s Weekly called “wildly enjoyable.” Learn more about her HERE: https://www.samanthahastings.com/
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