The Poisoner's Ring - Kelley Armstrong

The Poisoner's Ring

By Kelley Armstrong

  • Release Date: 2023-05-23
  • Genre: Historical Mysteries
Score: 4.5
4.5
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Description

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.

Reviews

  • 3 Stars!

    3
    By Carey1586
    3 Stars! This is the second book in ‘A Rip Through Time’ series and isn’t really a standalone book, so definitely read book one first. I didn’t read the first book in the series and I felt so lost and confused through the entire book. This wasn’t really a romance though there is a hint of one between the main characters, Mallory and Dr.Grey. I’m guessing their story continues in book 3 but hopefully the secondary characters get their romance too. Since I didn’t read book one, I had no clue how Mallory got to the past, the first case Mallory helped solve and how Dr.Grey & his sister, Isla, found out Mallory was from the future. Still, it was a very entertaining book and I enjoyed reading it. Would’ve been a lot better if I read book one though. I also absolutely despise CLIFFHANGERS which this book sorta had. It’s more an action packed, adventure, unpredictable, mystery book that kept me guessing the whole time and had wonderful characters that I became invested in. So I would recommend this book but only if you read book one first. *I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

  • Loved it!

    5
    By wickster72
    I received this ARC for an honest review. I love how Kelley Armstrong’s mind works! Her world building is magical and her characters feel real. You are immersed in the story, and the world falls away. This is the second story in the Rip Through Time series. This series follows detective Mallory Atkinson in 1869 Victorian Scotland. Mallory found a rip accidentally and was brought back in time to 1869 from 2019. Mallory is still adjusting to the new life and body, but is still trying to go home. Luckily, she works with a forward think Dr Duncan Gray. Who is educated to be a medical doctor and surgeon, but he inherited the mortuary from his father, so he must work as a mortician. Luckily, he has a friend with the police Hugh Mcreadie, and Dr. gray has earned the respect of the other officers to help with some cases. Dr. Gray knows the truth about Mallory and agrees to have her help him with the cases. This story is about Dr. Gray sister Annie Leslie, who is under suspension of poisoning her husband. But there are two other men who was poisoned in the same matter. How are they related? Why is this happening? What is the motive? I’m not telling. I love this series. YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!

  • Mystery With A Twist

    4
    By The Reading Nano
    When I first started this series I didn’t know what to expect but I should have know it would be fantastic just because Kelley Armstrong is a wonderful author. I’ve read almost all her series and never read anything I didn’t love. Mallory Atkinson was somehow transported back in time into the body of a young housemaid in Victorian Scotland. This modern day detective is now the undertaker’s assistant. Dr. Duncan Gray is aware of who she really is. He helps the police solve crimes with his science. I love the way Duncan and Mallory’s relationship is growing. The mystery was suspenseful and had me shocked at the culprit. This is a unique historical mystery with a modern flair. I can’t wait to see where this series takes us next.

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