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  • Published: 15 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9781641295529
  • Imprint: Soho Press
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $49.99
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History Lessons

  • Zoe B. Wallbrook




A college history professor must solve her superstar colleague's murder before she becomes the next target in this funny, romantic debut mystery, perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich, Kellye Garrett, and Ali Hazelwood.

A college history professor must solve her superstar colleague's murder before she becomes the next target in this funny, romantic debut mystery, perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich, Kellye Garrett, and Ali Hazelwood.

As a newly minted junior professor, Daphne Ouverture spends her days giving lectures on French colonialism, working on her next academic book, and going on atrocious dates. Her small world suits her just fine. Until Sam Taylor dies.

The rising star of Harrison University’s anthropology department was never one of Daphne’s favorites, despite his popularity. But that doesn’t prevent Sam’s killer from believing Daphne has something that belonged to Sam—something the killer will stop at nothing to get.

Between grading papers and navigating her disastrous love life, Daphne embarks on her own investigation to find out what connects her to Sam’s murder. With the help of an alluring former-detective-turned-bookseller, she unravels a deadly cover-up on campus.

This well-crafted, voice-driven mystery introduces an unforgettable crime fiction heroine.

  • Published: 15 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9781641295529
  • Imprint: Soho Press
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $49.99
Categories:

Praise for History Lessons

“Equal parts nerdy and funny, romantic and thrilling, Wallbrook’s debut has introduced a fascinating new sleuth: Daphne Ouverture. Bring on her next case!”—Mia P. Manansala, author of the bestselling Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series

“Fun—and funny—academic mystery that deftly takes on tough topics. Zoe B. Wallbrook uses her own college background and love of snark to create a memorable and quirky character in Daphne Ouverture. I can’t wait to spend more time on campus with Daphne, her besties, and above all else, her dad.”—Kellye Garrett, award winning author of Missing White Woman

“Fresh, fierce, and funny as hell, History Lessons is a brilliant start to what promises to be an absolutely outstanding series.”—Elizabeth Little, bestselling author of Dear Daughter

“Following Daphne as she navigates a twisty murder case that exposes her elite university’s dark underside was exhilarating and heart-pulsing.”—Delia Pitts, author of the Vandy Myrick Mysteries

“Daphne Ouverture is a total badass—a smart-as-a-whip faculty member by day, amateur sleuth by night, and exactly the heroine we need right now.”—Halley Sutton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hurricane Blonde

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