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A Beautiful Poison — Lydia Kang Genre: Historical Mystery • Historical Fiction • Murder Mystery • Medical Mystery Published: 2017 Standalone: Yes Publisher: Lake Union Publishing Format: Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4778-4887-6 Synopsis: In 1918 New York City, the deadly influenza epidemic is spreading—but young socialite Allene begins to suspect that some of the deaths around her aren’t caused by illness at all. The victims appear to have been poisoned, each accompanied by a mysterious note. Allene reunites with her old friends Jasper, a medical examiner’s apprentice, and Birdie, who works at Bellevue Hospital. Together they investigate the deaths while old feelings, secrets, and suspicions complicate everything. 🧪🔎 Buyer highlights: ☠️ Poisonings & suspicious deaths 🔬 Forensic/scientific investigation 🏥 1918 medical-history setting 🗽 Historical New York City 🔎 Whodunit mystery 💌 Mysterious notes 💕 Romantic tension/relationship drama 🖤 Dark, atmospheric historical vibes