Dr Potter's Private Practice : A Cozy Historical Mystery

A mysterious victim; a heartless doctor; an assistant whose loyalty extends to murder.Christmas 1904. Falling behind in her first year of science, Vita plans a vacation devoted to study, but is lured from her books when a man with no memory is brought to the hospital, injured. Curious to learn more, she retraces his steps to a disused well, but how did he get there? Piece by piece events leading to the attack emerge, revealing a long-standing arrangement between a country doctor and his wealthy clients. Can Vita protect the amnesiac patient from the toxic partnership of the doctor and his dangerous assistant? Can she escape herself, and convince the police to investigate so many convenient deaths?If you enjoy an Edwardian English Christmas with an extra frisson of gothic intrigue, Dr Potter’s Private Practice is definitely one for you.

A mysterious victim, a heartless doctor, and an assistant whose loyalty extends to murder. After falling behind during her first year studying science, Vita Carew plans a studious Christmas vacation in Cambridge. However, when an injured man with no memory is discovered and brought to her local hospital, she can’t help but be lured away from her books by an enticing mystery. Curious to learn more, she begins to unravel the events leading up to the man’s attack, retracing his steps to a disused well. As the truth begins to emerge, Vita uncovers a twisted arrangement between a ruthless doctor, his assistant, and his wealthy clients. With the help of the vulnerable man, Vita must expose the doctor and his lethal assistant before more lives are lost. But will Vita be able to protect the injured man? And can she convince the police to investigate these suspicious deaths and escape unscathed herself? Immerse yourself in Fran Smith’s captivating blend of historical intrigue and murder mystery in the engaging third book in the Vita Carew Mysteries series. ________________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Vita Carew Mysteries series:   ? ? ? ? ? Another lively episode in the Vita Carew series.   ? ? ? ? ? A wonderful Victorian tale of murder and lies. ? ? ? ? ? Vita’s latest adventure is a joy. ? ? ? ? ? Wonderfully addictive. ? ? ? ? ? Charming yet fraught with so many dangers! ? ? ? ? ? A wonderful bit of escapism.