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Bianca and her husband John are delighted to share in the glad fortune of their friend, Boisvert, the silversmith, who is to wed Odile, the wealthy widow of a goldsmith. But a pall is cast over the upcoming nuptials when the body of a pregnant woman is found beneath the bell tower of St. Vedast, the very church where the betrothed are to be married.
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Tragedy strikes again at the coupleâs reception, when Odile suddenly drops dead in the middle of the wedding feast. The constable suspects Boisvert poisoned his new bride for her money, but thereâs not a trace of poison in her food or wine. Could the two deaths be connected? To prove their friendâs innocence, Bianca will need to employ her knowledge of alchemyâfor if she can determine how the bride was killed, she may find the person responsible for her murderâbefore another victim is added to the death toll . . .
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Praise for The Alchemistâs Daughter
âSet during the twilight years of Henry VIII with vibrant characters, a compelling plot and accurate historical depictions, The Alchemistâs Daughter brings the darkness and danger of Tudor London vividly to life as it weaves its suspenseful tale. This beautifully written addition to the medieval mystery genre is sure to  delight all fans of the period. âSandra Worth, author of Pale Rose of England
 âA smart, scientific sleuthâ¦Lawrence uses her enthusiasm for Elizabethan England to create an historical novel within a mystery.â âPortland Monthly
âThe writing is terrific, with great period details. There are lots of red herrings and a surprising amount of action that will keep readers engaged until the very last page.â âSan Francisco Book Review
âI absolutely loved The Alchemist's Daughter - the characters, the authentic feel of the period, and of course the richly drawn story.â âDorothy Cannell, author of Murder at Mullings
âLawrence proves herself to be an excellent storyteller with this grim tale of murder, mayhem and medicine." âCentralMaine.com
âA realistic evocation of 16th century Londonâs underside. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together.â âFiona Buckley
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âCaptivating . . . just smart enough to be charming without being precious or terribly unrealistic.â âLibrary Journal
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âWell-written, enjoyable, and well-worth reading.â âNew Mystery Reader
Praise for Death of an Alchemist
âLawrence excels at exploring themes â parent-child conflict, dreams of eternal life, and the limitations of medicine â that have period and present-day resonance.â âPublishers Weekly
 âAnother exciting adventure on the back streets of 16th century London.â âRT Book Reviews
 âMary Lawrence is as sharp as everâ¦this is an exciting and very satisfying historical mystery in Tudor London.â âKennebec Journal
About: During the tempestuous reign of Henry VIII, London alchemist Bianca Goddard has seen up close what keeps a man aliveâand what can kill him.
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