Behold, Here’s Poison
Behold, Here’s Poison by Georgette Heyer is a reprint edition published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in September 2018. This 384-page novel unfolds at the Poplars, where the master is discovered dead in his bed, leading to the revelation that his high blood pressure was not the cause of death. The story intricately weaves a baffling crime involving a family where each member has a motive and no one possesses an alibi, showcasing Heyer’s attention to detail and character development.
Readers will encounter a captivating mystery as Inspector Hannasyde steps in to investigate the sinister circumstances surrounding the death. The narrative is enriched by Heyer’s sparkling dialogue, which reflects British wit and the complexities of social dynamics. As the plot unfolds, the tension rises, and the reader is drawn into the lives of the quarrelsome Matthews family, where the stakes are high and the next victim could be anyone. This edition is presented in English and offers a blend of classic mystery elements with a cozy atmosphere, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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It’s no ordinary morning at the Poplars – the master is found dead in his bed and it turns out that his high blood pressure was not the cause of death. Heyer uses her attention to detail and brilliant characterizations to concoct a baffling crime for which every single member of the quarrelsome family has a motive, and none, of course, has an alibi. Heyer’s sparkling dialogue is a master class in British wit, sarcasm and the intricacies of life above and below stairs. Meet the Matthews – before the next one dies…It’s no ordinary morning at the Poplars – the master is found dead in his bed, and it seems his high blood pressure was not the cause. When an autopsy reveals a sinister poison, it’s up to the quietly resourceful Inspector Hannasyde to catch the murderer in time to spare the next victim. But every single member of the quarrelsome Matthews family has a motive and none, of course, has an alibi.
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