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The Poisoner's Ring

A Rip Through Time Novel, Book 2

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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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

©2022 Kelley Armstrong (P)2022 Macmillan Audio Fiction Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Science Fiction Time Travel Crime Scotland Detective

What the critics say

"Armstrong’s intriguing and atmospheric time-travel mystery will appeal to readers who enjoy historical detail."–Library Journal (starred review)

"Armstrong fashions a satisfying narrative out of familiar parts and nails her lead’s cheeky, anachronistic narration. This is winningly silly and satisfying."–Publishers Weekly
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Every once in a while we hear about the "poisoner's ring" which is the premise ofnthe book?, badly explained and, if it really does have anything to do with the first 2 murders, they are almost completely ignored. I am 1/2 through this book and I've listened to many Armstrong books but feel this is a super weak story where the characters are used to push forward a badly plotted story. I loved the first one, disappointed in this one.

Found it confusing and inconsistent

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I especially loved the Fight Club quote. great story...I do have one small thing to add about photography then. By the mid 1850s, photos didn't really take long, with proper lighting. People back then didn't smile because you were seen as being crazy / mad for smiling at nothing for no reason. Also, people had posed / sat for long periods for portraits prior to photography, and that transcended into the stoic poses of early photography. There are lots of examples of silly photos during that time, it's just that when you are paying a lot of money for a good photo, you will choose the one that is the most appropriate to display or give out. My own experience with clients is they will choose what grandmother wants over what they prefer for their final choice. Even if you had to sit for a few seconds to pose back then, you can hold a smile that long. (sorry, this is one of those myths I try to bust whenever possible) The very early photography (1830s, mostly) did require you to sit for long periods, so the myth isn't totally wrong.

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I am loving this series so far! I hate that I have to wait until the next book comes out!

loving this series

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It was a decent story. Not really riveting but interesting nonetheless. The time period in medical forensic history was most interesting.

Pretty good story

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Kelley Armstrong is an amazing storyteller and I’m a proud Canadian as a result of her captivating books.

Loved it!

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