Lady Rosamund Phipps, daughter of an earl, has a secret. Well, more than one. First the anonymous caricaturist, Corvus, implicates Lady Rosamund in a series of scandalous prints.
Read More
Lady Rosamund Phipps, daughter of an earl, has a secret. Well, more than one. First the anonymous caricaturist, Corvus, implicates Lady Rosamund in a series of scandalous prints.
Read Less
Publisher:
Dames of Detection, Inc. DBA Level Best Books
Published:
4/21/2020 12: 00: 00 AM
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17855097719
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.61
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Publisher:
Dames of Detection, Inc. DBA Level Best Books
Published:
4/21/2020 12: 00: 00 AM
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17833174066
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.61
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Publisher:
Dames of Detection, Inc. DBA Level Best Books
Published:
2020
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18075486382
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.61
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Lady Rosamund Phipps has herself wrapped up in a sticky wicket. Her footman either fell or was pushed to his death in her home, an anonymous caricaturist is posting outrageous prints featuring her, her family and friends, and someone is sending her threatening letter in hopes to send her over the edge.
Lady Rosamund is a willful, independent woman who knows what she wants and will go to great lengths to get it. She also has a severe case of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder although not yet in the mainstream at the time of this story. The malady is serious because she could be locked away easily. She is in a marriage of convenience which is perfectly fine with her. She and her husband support each other and attend important events as he desires a political career. Her husband also has a mistress, Rosie's best friend but she is fine with that too. Her mother does come into their home to address the perception of the drawings on her family and basically curtails most of Rosie's visits, teas, and parties, even making her stay home and eat invalid rations. Her brother also makes an appearance trying to get to go to the country until things settle down We also met several members of the class and the staff. All the characters are cleverly written.
This is a unique story as Rosie tries to chase down clues to the poison pen letter and the drawings. She doesn't focus too much on the footman at first. She gets help from some unusual people that kept the story moving along and fresh. I did hone in the caricaturist very early in the story. A historical cozy Regency mystery with a twist. There are some adult themes. The author used her words beautifully in setting each scene taking readers right there with her. I was surprised by the ending and a little heartbroken.
Lady Rosamund and the Poison Pen is really the story of a woman's journey with 3 mysteries blended together. While not my typical read I did enjoy this one very much and look forward to reading more by this author.
