Past Crimes: A Compendium of Historical Mysteries

Step into the past with three captivating mysteries, each set in a different era, from the grandeur of Imperial Rome to the intrigue of Victorian London.

• A Soupçon of Poison (Kat Holloway Victorian Mysteries)
  In the heart of Victorian London, Kat Holloway, a talented young cook in high demand by the wealthy, finds herself tangled in a murder investigation and must clear her name. The only person who can help her is the enigmatic Daniel McAdam, whose true identity holds more secrets than Kat could ever imagine.

• Blood Debts (Leonidas the Gladiator Mysteries)
  Once the most famous gladiator in Rome, Leonidas has earned his freedom, but life outside the arena is no easier. When a man who owed him money is found dead, Leonidas becomes the prime suspect. With the help of Cassia, the daughter of a Greek scribe who has been assigned to him as a slave, Leonidas must navigate the dangerous streets of Imperial Rome to clear his name and seek justice.

• The Necklace Affair (Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries)
  Captain Lacey agrees to help a society matron find her missing diamond necklace and prove her maid’s innocence after she’s wrongfully arrested for its theft. As Lacey digs deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in scandals, old secrets, and a dangerous rivalry with the notorious criminal James Denis, who also seeks the prized necklace.