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A Trace of Poison
A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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Mystery fans will revel in this historical series set in the fascinating world of Agatha Christie, as her ever-capable housekeeper endeavors to solve mysteries far stranger than fictiona treat for fans of Anna Lee Huber, Jacqueline Winspear, Alyssa Maxwell, and of course the grand dame of fiction herself. In Englands stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer . . . The neighboring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fte organized to benefit a local orphanage. Members of The Detection Cluba group of celebrated authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Agatha herselfwill congregate for charitable events, including a writing contest for aspiring authors. The winner gets an international publishing contract, and entrants have gathered for a cocktail partymanaged by the inimitable Phyllidawhen murder strikes too close even for her comfort. It seems the victim imbibed a poisoned cocktail intended for Alastair Whittlesby, president of the local writers club. The insufferable Whittlesby is thought to be a shoo-in for the prize, and ambition is certainly a worthy motive. But narrowing down these suspects could leave even Phyllidas favorite fictional detective, M. Poirot, twirling his moustache in frustration. Its a mystery too intriguing for Phyllida to resist, but one fraught with duplicity and danger, for every guest is an expert in murderand how to get away with it . . .
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CaramelLunacy
CaramelLunacy
A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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The second Phyllida Bright mystery, this one is a little less Downton mystery. It involves a bunch of bloodthirsty amateur detective writers, the famous Detection Club and the most lethal of English traditions - a village fete. It is once again up to Agatha Christie's housekeeper to puzzle out the culprit, motive and methods. I am still Team Dr Bhatt and his handsome inky black moustaches.

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Dragon
Dragon
A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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This is a fun old fashioned mystery set in the imaginary country home of Agatha Christie. Phylidda Bright is the housekeeper/ detective who has to solve the murder. The local detective is too incompetent and can‘t be trusted to solve anything. The second installment in what I hope is a series. I can see this as a PBS costume drama. I‘m really going to miss my reading marathon #Jumpstart2023 when I go back to work on Monday 😢💚🐉

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Clwojick Sounds right up my alley! 1y
Jess_Read_This This sounds like a series I would love! Just placed a library hold on the first one. Thanks for sharing! 1y
Dragon Thanks @Clwojick @Jess_Read_This - it‘s a cozy and I like the Agatha Christie theme- hopefully you enjoy it as much as I enjoy the audiobooks 💚🐉 1y
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Roary47
Roary47
A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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The second book in the series I recently reviewed. Added to my TBR. #ScarathonDailyPrompts #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

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A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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Phyllida Bright is back and better than ever in this second installment of cosy mysteries set at or near the residence of one Mrs Agatha Christie. I adore Phyllida and the way she's so very subtle yet not at all - and I especially love the kindness she shows her fellow household staff at every turn. No murder on page, but the mystery was thick as molasses with so many suspects and a lovely twist at the end. Perfect cosy autumn read!

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MrsK
MrsK
A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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The oh so proper, yet incredibly vibrant, Phyllida Bright is back in her second mystery. Having already read the very entertaining Murder at Mallowan Hall, I had certain expectations for this new book. Let‘s just say that I was not disappointed.
A lovely cozy mystery that pays homage to the Golden Age of Detective Fiction while giving us just a taste of Agatha Christie. #NetGalley #KensingtonBooks

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MrsK
MrsK
A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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Final tally #SuperSeptember Readathon. All goals achieved 😛. Thanks @Andrew65

Andrew65 Brilliant, thanks for playing along 👏👏👏😍🥳🙌🍾🥂 2y
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MrsK
MrsK
A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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Just want to clean up my NetGalley and this is the perfect nudge! #SuperSeptember

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robinb
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A Trace of Poison | Colleen Cambridge
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This is the second in an historical series that I fell in love with on its debut. The protagonist, Phyllida Bright (herself a devotee of Hercule Poirot), is the housekeeper at Mallowan Hall, home of Agatha Christie and her husband Max. Centered around a local “Murder Fete” (attended by celebrated mystery writers of the period…The Detection Club…Dorothy Sayers, G.K. Chesterton, etc.) organized to raise funds for a local orphanage. 🔻

robinb There are multiple murders and suspected villains are members of the local Listleigh Murder Club who are vying for the prize of publishing contracts (US and UK) for their entries in the short story contest. This is pure mystery fun, with the irony of a Murder Fete being host to multiple murders. The Murder Club characters are each wonderfully singular in their personalities and writings, and the plot/denouement is complex and exciting. 🔻 2y
robinb My favorite takeaways from these books (so far) are the well-constructed characters, the images of the locales and the humor and starchiness of Phyllida herself.
So well done. Bring on number three! 5/5⭐️ 2y
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