A Beautiful Blue Death
A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch is a first edition published by Macmillan on July 22, 2008. This historical mystery introduces Charles Lenox, a Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer who finds himself drawn into a complex investigation when his friend Lady Jane seeks his help. The story unfolds as Lenox delves into the suspicious death of Prudence Smith, a former servant, which he suspects to be a murder rather than a suicide, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of crime amidst the backdrop of Victorian London.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that combines elements of traditional mystery with the charm of a gentleman detective. As Lenox navigates a world filled with potential suspects and hidden motives, he must unravel the truth behind Prudence’s death and confront the dangers that arise when another body is discovered. The book intricately explores themes of loyalty and jealousy, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding mystery while enjoying the atmospheric setting of the era. With 336 pages, this edition offers a detailed glimpse into the life of a detective who balances leisure with the pursuit of justice.
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Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and P.G. Wodehouse, Charles Finch’s debut mystery A Beautiful Blue Death introduces a wonderfully appealing gentleman detective in Victorian London who investigates crime as a diversion from his life of leisure.
Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery.
Prudence Smith, one of Jane’s former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for the girl’s death.
When another body turns up during the London season’s most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the killer strikes again—this time, disturbingly close to home?
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