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  • The Crystal Crypt

  • Poppy Denby Investigates, Book 6
  • By: Fiona Veitch Smith
  • Narrated by: Helen Keeley
  • Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)
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The Crystal Crypt

By: Fiona Veitch Smith
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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Summary

The 1920s' most stylish sleuth returns in The Crystal Crypt for another thrilling murder mystery.

Reporter sleuth Poppy Denby is asked to investigate the mysterious death of an up-and-coming female scientist in an Oxford laboratory known as the Crystal Crypt. The official verdict is that Dr June Leighton died in a tragic accident, but Dr Leighton's lab assistant believes it was murder. However, when Poppy discovers that the colleague has spent time in a mental institution and has an unresolved murder in her own past, Poppy wonders if she is being misled. Then, another female academic is attacked, and Poppy herself becomes a target.

©2021 Fiona Veitch Smith (P)2021 W F Howes

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details of the era

a good story with some historical notes. the story very much enhanced by excellent narration

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Diversity and history

Loved these books. Live there is such diversity in characters. The historical context is really interesting and adds so much depth. Simple stories but gripping and thought provoking

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Fun again

Still enjoying this series. A joyful story. Love the historical setting. Missing the authors comments at the back of the story. But really enjoy the storyline and gentleness of it. Delightful. Thank you to the author.

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Love the series

It took the first couple of books in this series to get into the characters, but I am really sad now that the series has come to an end. The books are set in the 1920’s and Poppy finds herself in the midst of free living/loving relatives who encourage her to realise her dream of becoming a journalist.

With a mixture of a nose for a good story, excellent resources and support from her editor Poppy proceeds to solve crime as well as comment on the society pages.

If you’re into your cozy mysteries, this is for you.

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