A Beautiful Poison

As they race to find the culprit, Allene, Birdie, and Jasper must once again trust each other, before one of them becomes the next victim.. But with so many victims in her close circle, young socialite Allene questions if the flu is really to blame. Just beyond the Gilded Age, in the mist-covered streets of New York, the deadly Spanish influenza ripples through the city. The investigation brings her closer to Jasper, an apprentice medical examiner at Bellevue Hospital who still holds her heart, and offers the delicate Birdie a last-ditch chance to find a safe haven before her fragile health fails.As more of their friends and family die, alliances shift, lives become entangled, and the three begin to suspect everyone—even each other. All appear to have been poisoned—and every death was accompanied by a mysterious note.Desperate for answers and dreading her own engagement to a wealthy gentleman, Allene returns to her passion for scientific discovery and recruits her long-lost friends, Jasper and Birdie, for help

Ultimately, this is far more than a murder mystery: it’s a story about friendship, and the intertwined fates of Allene, Jasper, and Birdie will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.” —Elizabeth Blackwell, author of In the Shadow of Lakecrest“The perfect blend of mystery, history, and science, Lydia Kang’s A Beautiful Poison is an entertaining read from beginning to end. Kang is a deadly wit.” —Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Progeny and Firstborn“An absolute gem for murder mystery fans, with a perfect period feel and fascinating forensic detail.” —Lindsay Jayne Ashford, author of The Color of Secrets and The Woman on the Orient Express“An intriguing blend of history and suspense,

Dee Dee said The finest book I have read in some time. This is the finest book I have read in some time.Ms. Kang is a physician who studied and trained in New York City and she sets her story there in 1918 when two historical events were occurring simultaneously: WWI, the so-called Great War "to end all wars", and the terrifying Spanish Influenza outbreak in NYC and other American cities and towns, both of which caused deaths number. "The Poison Puzzle" according to Kathleen B.. I was drawn by the many characters and their roles and I guessed wrong all the way through to the end of the book. And as in all good books, there was a mystery that unfolded near the end 9f the book. I read it from beginning to end without even sleeping. I also admire that the auth9r was discreet with serial implications leaving the conclusion obvious without making it trashy. . Diane said Excellent. Beautifully written and extremely well researched. A beauty of a historical murder mystery with a surprise ending that ties all of the pieces together. Characters are well-drawn and likeable. Plot is so well-constructed. A real gem.

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from Columbia University and New York University School of Medicine. Lydia Kang is a physician and author of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. She completed her residency and chief residency at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and currently lives in the midwest, wh