A Rather Peculiar Poisoning: A Novel

At Asquith Manor, a group of guests has come together to celebrate the engagements of the Asquith twin brothers, Easton and Weston. Easton is engaged to their childhood friend, Eloise, although she longs to be with Weston. Weston is engaged to an heiress, since he is the secondborn and will not inherit the title. At the dinner party the first night, A Rather Peculiar Poisoning takes place. Weston is harmed, but it appears he will make it. Over the course of the week, more peculiar accidents occur, leading the guests to wonder if they are accidents at all and what the motive could possibly be. Someone needs to do something before there is only one twin left.

If you enjoy historical fiction, especially murder mysteries, then you will enjoy this book. There are plenty of twists and turns, as well as red herrings, but the clues are there if you’re paying attention. The epilogue leaves things open as if there is a possibility of another book. I would certainly be interested in another story by this author. I recommend you add this to your collection.