Face Down Among the Winchester Geese

Set in 1563, this historical mystery follows Susanna, Lady Appleton, as she investigates the murders of Southwark prostitutes, known as "Winchester Geese." With her husband, Sir Robert, implicated as a suspect, Susanna leverages her knowledge of poisonous herbs to uncover the truth and prove his innocence. However, as she delves deeper, she discovers unsettling secrets that suggest her husband may be involved in a more sinister crime than murder. The narrative intertwines personal stakes with the darker elements of society.