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Having spent many afternoons as a teen on the Nile with Poirot or confronting sinister spinsters in sleepy English towns with Miss Marple, it was only natural Vivian Conroy would start writing mysteries of her own. Atmospheric descriptions, well developed characters and clever plotting made several of her cozy mysteries #1 Amazon US and Canada bestsellers in multiple categories. Her new Victorian mystery series features a female zoologist, allowing Vivian to share her fascination with natural history, a field where in the Victorian age costly deceit, questionable experiments and extraordinary theories offer great inspiration for a mystery writer's fertile imagination. Besides writing, Vivian enjoys hiking, collecting stationery and trying new desserts, especially if chocolate is involved.
Praise for The Butterfly Conspiracy Conroy elevates the common Victorian damsel-in-distress setup to a higher level, with intelligent characters, vivid bits of history, and a plot that, while predictable, is light and pleasurable. --Kirkus Reviews A promising start to the Merriweather & Royston series, which effectively combines a cozy feel with a natural-history frame. --Booklist The idea at the story's core--death by butterfly--is fascinating from start to finish. --NY Journal of Books Captivating and entertaining...A tantalizing debut for Conroy's Merriweather and Royston new mystery series. --Historical Novel Society The Butterfly Conspiracy has everything a reader could want, great characters, a smart heroine and most of all a compelling plot that will keep you turning the pages. --Emily Brightwell, New York Times bestselling author Vivian Conroy has created a memorable cast of characters certain to become favorites. I'd love to see Merula Merriweather and Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell meet up for a not-so-genteel tea. --Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Emily mysteries
