Face Down upon an Herbal

Set in 1561 during the Yuletide season, Lady Susanna Appleton, an expert on poisonous herbs, is drawn into a murder investigation when a Scots lord is found dead with her herbal guide nearby. While her husband is away on a mission for Queen Elizabeth, Susanna is tasked with assisting Lady Madderly in writing her own herbal. As she navigates the complexities of both her personal life and the mystery, she feels compelled to uncover the truth behind the lord's death, intertwining her knowledge of herbs with her amateur sleuthing skills.