History Lessons, Zoe B. Wallbrook
History Lessons, Zoe B. Wallbrook
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History Lessons

Author: Zoe B. Wallbrook

Narrator: Jasmin Walker

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/01/2025


Synopsis

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, writing her first 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 an 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 readers will root for.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisi on June 21, 2025

This was not my usual read but I liked it a lot! The story is smart and twisty with engaging characters and an intriguing mystery. As you might expect there's quite a bit of tension here, between the murder mystery and the academic politics, which definitely held my interest. There are lots of quirk......more

Goodreads review by Lyon.Brit.andthebookshelf on April 24, 2025

History Lessons is perfect for anyone looking for an intriguing mystery with more substance than a classic cozy. It’s been a long time since I’ve reached out asking for an ARC but once I read the synopsis of History Lessons I knew it would be one I would love to get my hands on an early copy of. The......more

Goodreads review by Lily on April 06, 2025

What a wonderful debut from Zoe B. Wallbrook! History Lessons is an ambitious book that not only has a suspenseful mystery at its core but also delves into larger questions about problematic legacies and the systemic rot at old institutions. I'm already looking forward to the next installment in the......more

Goodreads review by Danny_reads on July 13, 2025

I had such a fantastic time with this mystery! I'm not someone who usually reads many mysteries, but this book called out to me since I learned of its existence. I'm glad I followed my instincts and picked this up! For a debut, this was really well done. The mystery was intriguing, and I thought this......more

Goodreads review by Ms. Woc Reader on August 24, 2025

Junior Professor Daphne Wallbrook finds herself sucked into a murder case after one of her colleagues is killed and she gets attacked shortly after. This was NOT a cozy mystery. Tonally this book was all over the place. The author seemed to combine several ideas together that didn't mesh together. It......more