Set in Scotland in the 1920s, this story introduces us to Lady Poppy Proudfoot. She decides to be a detective when a body is found by the loch near the house she is visiting. Naturally the local inspector tells her to leave the detection to the police, but she is to curious to let it go.
The characters were well written and the local played nicely in my mind (although I have never been to Scotland.) I enjoyed reading the methods and ideas Lady Poppy used in her investigation.
This is certainly an enjoyable read. Thanks to the author and publisher.

Move over, Inspector! Lady Poppy Proudfoot is here to solve her very first case.
Cancel all plans while reading - I inhaled this amazing book over one weekend and resented everything that kept me away from it! The writing was top notch and the characters were very real.

This was such an interesting story. I didn't see who did it until it was revealed. Poppy is a very interesting character and I love how she was working the case when she wasn't supposed to be. Major is such a cute pup and I love that he is involved in the book. Inspector MacKenzie also grows on you through the book. Very quick interesting read.

Scotland, 1924: When Lady Poppy Proudfoot travels to the Highlands for a midsummer party, the last thing she and her fellow guests expect is for a body to wash up beside the loch.
Despite protests that it could have been an accident, Poppy is convinced it’s murder and decides to dust off her law degree and hunt for clues. But when the police arrive, the grumpy Inspector MacKenzie dismisses her evidence, insisting a crime scene is no place for a Lady. The nerve!


Oh what a joy to know that this fabulous author has yet another series out! Lady Poppy takes up the baton for lady detectives in this new series by Lydia Travers. As always this is a terrific murder mystery set in the glamorous world of the landed gentry in beautiful Scotland. As a novice detective Poppy has to use her wits, charm and some cunning to arrive at the truth and she manages to do so despite the handsome detective James McKenzie accusing her of interfering. I guarantee if you love cozy historical crime novels, this is a keeper. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read Death at the Loch.