It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Today I’m sharing from The Crystal Crypt, the sixth novel in the Poppy Denby Investigates series from British author Fiona Veitch Smith. Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:
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About The Crystal Crypt
The 1920s most stylish sleuth returns in The Crystal Crypt for another thrilling murder mystery!
“But accidents can still happen… Perhaps there was something out of her control, something she couldn’t have foreseen…”
“Like someone plotting to kill her?”
In the city of dreaming spires, Poppy Denby is asked to investigate the mysterious death of an up-and-coming female scientist. But was it an accident or is something more sinister lurking in the shadows? And is Poppy the next target…
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I have not heard of this author or series. Thanks for sharing and have a great Friday!