The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor (A Welsh Village Mystery)

Name: The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor (A Welsh Village Mystery)
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Rating: 4.6 (196 reviews)
Author: Lucy Connelly

by Lucy Connelly

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.6 (196)

4.6 stars from 196 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy cosy mysteries with strong female protagonists who use their professional skills to crack cases
You're drawn to small-town settings where everyone has secrets and the community itself becomes part of the mystery
You like series starters that balance humour and genuine suspense without relying on graphic violence

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers with high stakes and dark twists rather than puzzle-box mysteries
You want complex procedural police work and technical detective details rather than amateur sleuthing
You're looking for literary depth or character angst; this is comfort reading, not psychological exploration

About this book

Dr. Gwen Griffith, a former managing editor for a Texas newspaper, moves to Dillynaidd, Wales, to become head of the journalism department at the local university. She is reunited with her best friend Carolyn Sparks, who serves as the university's dean. The town feels like a dream until a murder occurs. When Dr. Alice Rice, a faculty member Gwen has only recently met, is found dead on Gwen's doorstep, detective Gareth Jones suspects her of involvement. Drawing on her journalism background, Gwen decides to investigate the crime herself to clear her name. She must navigate the investigation while uncovering the identity of the killer threatening her new life in the small Welsh village.

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Currently around #64K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 46% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 196 reviews

Gaining approximately 73 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has climbed from 4.0 to 4.6. Recent readers are rating it higher.

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