American ex-pat and Scottish bookseller Delaney has done it again. The amateur sleuth has become entangled in a murder, a hoarder’s life, a pushy attorney, and a possibly stolen national artifact. Can Delaney solve the crime and determine the proper answers to the other questions? You will spend a delightful few hours steeped in Scottish history and surrounded by Delaney’s friends and loved ones while reading The Poison Pen.
The book’s plot had a few surprises along the way. The villain’s identity stumped me until the exciting conclusion. If you want to read a cozy with well drawn characters and a challenging mystery, pick up The Poison Pen. 4 stars
Thanks to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for a digital review copy of the book.