Death of a Penniless Poet

Miss Busby Investigates, Book 2

By: Karen Baugh Menuhin, Zoe Markham

Narrated by: Corrie James

Gabriel Travis – a poet and book binder – has lived and worked above the popular bookshop in Chipping Common for many years. His story is tragic, his murder even more so. The police are convinced the bookshop owner is the culprit; the elderly and erudite, Ezekiel Melnyk.

Adeline Fanshawe is less convinced, indeed she is outraged that the police could even consider such a thing of the venerable bookseller. She naturally turns to Miss Busby, persuading her to bring her sleuthing skills to unpick the truth of the matter. In doing so, Miss Busby uncovers another tragic mystery, one that has lain dormant for far too many years.

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Great job with character development!

Following the developments with Ms. Busby starting as amateur sleuth to detective! The storytelling brings Ms. Busby and her sidekick to life. The mannerisms and behavior of the period appear genuine.

KM stories are a joy to read. Anxiety sets in as I wait for future adventures with Ms. Busby.

Love the cozy town mystery

I actually really enjoy Karen’s books, her characters are always exciting and entertaining. The narrators are usually really good which helped the story along this particular series. I really like Mrs. Busby and the interaction that she has with the inspector. Lucy, the journalist is actually really interesting too. I’ll be curious to see if she blossomsinto more of the storyline in the coming books.

Fabulous second installment

The second installment of the new series by Karen Menuhin is amazing, she seems to click all the boxes. Interesting plot, sensitive, useless, treated beautifully, and even a budding love story. My favorite current detective series! Excellent narrator.

Great telling of a meaty mystery.

Gave me enough evidence but enough possibility to keep me guessing. Liked the group of friends.

Favorite new series

I love this new series!! The characters are likable and you feel as if you know them. Wonderful interpersonal relationships. I highly recommend this series to anyone interested in this genre.