The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor, 9798892424073
Hardcover
New job, new town, deadly secrets, can she solve it?

The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor

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  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    24 February 2026

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Summary

A new job can be killer in this series debut mystery set in Wales, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Paige Shelton.

After crossing the pond, Dr. Gwen Griffith finds herself in the quirky place she fell in love with, Dillynaidd, Wales. A former managing editor for a Texan newspaper, Gwen is ready for the next stage in her life as the head of the journalism department at the local university in town. With her best friend, Carolyn Sparks—who is also the university’s dean—at her sid…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798892424073
Author:Lucy Connelly
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:24 February 2026
Weight:567g
Dimensions:216mm x 146mm
Series:A Welsh Village Mystery
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Critics Review

Praise for The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor:“[A] pleasing series debut.”—Kirkus“The story was both entertaining and engaging, not to mention that it had me craving Welsh cakes enough to go looking for a recipe.”—Kings River Life“Full of charm, intellect, and surprises, this Welsh-set mystery is as clever as it is cozy.”—Carlene O’Connor, USA Today bestselling author of The Irish Village Mysteries and the new County Kerry Mystery series“Connelly skillfully crafts a layered mystery filled with twists, red herrings, and a sharp-witted heroine who stops at nothing to uncover the truth.”—Hannah Dennison, author of The Honeychurch Hall Mysteries, The Island Sister Mysteries, and The Vicky Hill Mysteries“Escape to a Welsh village with Dr. Gwen Griffith in The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor, as the former editor trades newspaper deadlines for a lecture hall, only to find murder on the syllabus. Cozy fans will be charmed by the colorful characters and a captivating setting as the journalist turned sleuth uses her reporter’s instincts to unravel a suspenseful mystery with wit and grit.”—Michelle Hillen Klump, author of the Cocktails and Catering Mystery series

About The Author

Lucy Connelly

Lucy Connelly travels around the world, usually with her bossy dog in tow. Her favorite pastime is sipping tea in a quaint cafe as she turns each passerby into a murder victim, witness, or suspect. If she stares at you strangely, don’t worry. She only murdered you in her book.

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