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The Poisoner's Ring

By Kelley Armstrong
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Publisher Description

A modern-day homicide detective is working as an undertaker's assistant in Victorian Scotland when a serial poisoner attacks the men of Edinburgh and leaves their widows under suspicion.

Edinburgh, 1869:
Modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson is adjusting to her new life in Victorian Scotland. Her employers know she’s not housemaid Catriona Mitchell—even though Mallory is in Catriona’s body—and Mallory is now officially an undertaker’s assistant. Dr. Duncan Gray moonlights as a medical examiner, and their latest case hits close to home. Men are dropping dead from a powerful poison, and all signs point to the grieving widows… the latest of which is Gray’s oldest sister.

Poison is said to be a woman’s weapon, though Mallory has to wonder if it’s as simple as that. But she must tread carefully. Every move the household makes is being watched, and who knows where the investigation will lead.

New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong is known for her exquisite world building, and this latest series is no exception. The Poisoner's Ring brings the intricacies of Victorian Scotland alive as Mallory again searches for a 19th-century killer as well as a way home.

112 Reviews

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Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes“Once again, the only reason this book is getting 4 stars instead of 5 is because I need Duncan and Mallory to realize their feelings for each other already; everyone except them can see it. This is for sure a slow burn, and I am eating up the crumbs Kelly gives us. The whole book was great, though the story never felt like it was dragging along, and I once again did not figure out who the killer was (maybe I'm slow when it comes to mysteries 😂). I loved it.”
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“I don't think Kelley Armstrong could write a bad book. I love her writing style and the way she mixes this 1869 Victorian style with a modern detective that is stuck in a different era is just awesome. In this second book to A Rip through time series, men are being poisoned and evidence seems to be pointing towards the widows, even Dr. Gray and Isla's sister Annis are not exempt from this. The story will keep you hooked in this well paced story. The chemistry between Dr. Gray and Mallory is a perfect build without pushing boundaries that most books do and Mallory friendship with Isla is one to envy. Every character is written with depth and care that you can't help but love or hate and simply just want more. There is so much to say but I don't want to give any spoilers so just read this book and if you don't have time to read it then pick up the audio because that was also well read, the narrator does such an awesome job. 5 out 5 star rating. I hope she has another coming out soon. this one was released in May of this year so we shall see. highly recommend, love it :)”

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