A Trace of Poison

A Trace of Poison by Benny TolsonWhen Lord Adrian Vale collapses after an evening tea at the grand Briarwood House, Detective Mara Kincaid is called to investigate a case that appears impossible - a single poisoned cup, a locked room, and a house full of secrets.With the household sealed off and every guest a potential suspect, Mara discovers the poison was no accident. Someone carefully chose Lord Vale's cup, leaving behind only the faintest trace of a rare toxin. As she digs deeper, hidden records, broken seals, missing deliveries, and conflicting stories reveal a conspiracy far beyond a simple murder attempt.Everyone at Briarwood has something to hide. The loyal butler guarding the house, the frightened maid who saw more than she admits, the family members with motives of their own, and the mysterious trail leading beyond the estate all hold pieces of the truth.But in a mystery where every clue could be a deception, Mara must uncover who wanted Lord Vale dead - before the poison claims its final victim.A gripping historical mystery of secrets, betrayal, and a detective determined to uncover the truth one trace at a time.