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The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor

Published
Feb 2026
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Cozy Mystery Cozy Mystery

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A new job can be killer in this series debut mystery set in Wales, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Paige Shelton.After crossing the pond, Dr. Gwen Griffith finds herself in the quirky place she fell in love with, Dillynaidd, Wales. A former managing editor for a Texan newspaper, Gwen is ready for the next stage in her life as the head of the journalism department at the local university in town. With her best friend, Carolyn Sparks???who is also the university???s dean???at her side, Dillynaidd feels like a dream, until murder comes knocking at her doorstep.Gwen had only just met the victim, Dr. Alice Rice, at a faculty party, but that doesn't stop police detective Gareth Jones from suspecting her of foul play???after all, the victim was found on her doorstep. With her journalism background, Gwen decides that it???s up to her to clear her own name. But she???ll need all the help she can get when her idyllic small-town life is turned upside down in order to stay one step ahead of the killer.  This brand-new series by Lucy Connelly, author of the Scottish Isle mysteries, will charm cozy mystery readers everywhere.

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First Edition Feb 2026 CROOKED LANE BOOKS ISBN B0F9V5KVRH
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