Fran Smith

Broschiertes Buch

Dr Potter's Private Practice

A Cozy Historical Mystery

Beschreibung

A mysterious victim, a heartless doctor, and an assistant whose loyalty extends to murder. After falling behind during her first year studying science, Vita Carew plans a studious Christmas vacation in Cambridge. However, when an injured man with no memory is discovered and brought to her local hospital, she can't help but be lured away from her books by an enticing mystery. Curious to learn more, she begins to unravel the events leading up to the man's attack, retracing his steps to a disused well. As the truth begins to emerge, Vita uncovers a twisted arrangement between a ruthless doctor, his assistant, and his wealthy clients. With the help of the vulnerable man, Vita must expose the doctor and his lethal assistant before more lives are lost. But will Vita be able to protect the injured man? And can she convince the police to investigate these suspicious deaths and escape unscathed herself? Immerse yourself in Fran Smith's captivating blend of historical intrigue and murder mystery in the engaging third book in the Vita Carew Mysteries series. > Praise for the Vita Carew Mysteries series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another lively episode in the Vita Carew series. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A wonderful Victorian tale of murder and lies. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vita's latest adventure is a joy. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderfully addictive. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Charming yet fraught with so many dangers! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A wonderful bit of escapism.

Autor

Fran Smith lives in the quiet countryside near Cambridge. All her stories are based in and around the area. She writes in three series: The Vita Carew Mysteries. Vita is a would-be doctor facing all the challenges of studying science in the early 20th century, when women were struggling to do so. As she works to overcome prejudice and her own poor early education, she stumbles into a series of mysteries where her skills in analysis and observation come in very useful. There are now five Vita Carew mysteries: Poison at Pemberton Hall, A Thin Sharp Blade (shortlisted for a Debut Dagger by the Crime Writer's Association in 2019), Dr Potter's Private Practice, The Painted Penny Stamp and The Killing at Crowswood Castle. Number six is due out in the autumn of 2023. The Moth Agency Romances (under the pen name Lucy Greenhill): in which the enterprising Victorian sisters, Lucia and Christabel Venables, run their hat shop and introductions agency and so become involved in the love stories of 19th century Cambridge. Book 1, An Utterly Unsuitable Lady, was published in April 2023. The Sister B letters: in which a sister from a remote fenland convent maintains a quirky correspondence with an adventurous Suffolk nun working in remotest Peru. Fran originally wrote Best Wishes, Sister B, to entertain her husband as he recovered from a stroke. It started as a series of letters written on crowded commuter trains in the early morning and posted home to encourage him to walk as far as the front door mat. The Power of Cake, a sequel, came a little later. A third in the series is planned.

Produktdetails

• Vita Carew Mysteries
• Verlag: Vinci Books
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 188g
• ISBN-13: 9781036705992
• ISBN-10: 1036705994
• Artikelnr.: 73242058