Return to the Scottish Highlands for another irresistible historical whodunit in Death in a Scottish Tower, the third book in Lydia Travers' Lady Poppy Proudfoot series. Set in 1924 and brimming with mystery, charm, and suspense, this cozy historical mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Rhys Bowen, and Verity Bright.

When Lady Poppy Proudfoot returns to Glasgow University to celebrate a scholarship she established, she expects an elegant evening of speeches and champagne. Instead, the festivities are shattered when a young woman falls to her death from the university tower.

Everyone assumes it was a tragic accident.

Poppy isn't convinced.

Moments before the fatal fall, a university tutor confided that another student died from the very same tower eighteen years earlier. As strange clues begin to surface—including anonymous threats and a replica of the first victim's dress—Poppy joins forces with the ever-dashing Inspector MacKenzie to uncover the truth.

When another young woman is murdered and Poppy receives a chilling invitation to meet atop the tower at midnight, she realizes the killer is closer than anyone imagined. With danger mounting and time running out, Poppy must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.

Rich in historical atmosphere, memorable characters, and clever twists, Death in a Scottish Tower delivers another wonderfully satisfying cozy mystery adventure.

Why You'll Love Death in a Scottish Tower

• Lady Poppy Proudfoot Book 3
• Historical cozy mystery set in 1920s Scotland
• Clever amateur sleuth heroine
• Atmospheric university setting
• Slow-burn romance
• Classic Golden Age mystery feel
• Twisty, page-turning investigation
• Perfect for cozy mystery fans

Tropes & Themes

• Amateur sleuth
• Historical mystery
• Scottish Highlands
• University murder
• Locked-circle suspects
• Anonymous letters
• Slow-burn romance
• Women's historical fiction
• Golden Age detective vibes
• Cozy crime

Perfect For Fans Of

• Agatha Christie
• Rhys Bowen
• Helena Dixon
• Verity Bright
• T.E. Kinsey
• Catherine Coles
• Jacqueline Winspear
• Deanna Raybourn

Book Details

Title: Death in a Scottish Tower

Series: Lady Poppy Proudfoot

Book Number: Book 3

Author: Lydia Travers

Format: Paperback

Genre:

• Historical Cozy Mystery
• Historical Fiction
• Mystery
• Amateur Sleuth

Pages:
302

Publication Date:
March 19, 2026

Dimensions:
7.81 × 5.06 × 0.68 inches

Series Reading Order

1. Death at the Highland Loch
2. Murder on a Scottish Island
3. Death in a Scottish Tower

About the Author

Lydia Travers is the author of the beloved Lady Poppy Proudfoot and Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency mystery series. Known for blending charming historical settings, engaging amateur sleuths, and cleverly plotted mysteries, she has become a favorite among fans of historical cozy crime fiction.