Elsa Hart
2 SeriesElsa Hart is an author known for her historical mystery novels, including the Li Du series. Born in Rome, she has lived in Moscow, the Czech Republic, the U.S., and China. She holds a B.A. from Swarthmore College and a J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.
In "The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne" by Elsa Hart, set in London in 1703, Cecily Kay, a plant enthusiast, finds herself at the home of Sir Barnaby Mayne, whose vast collection attracts both scholars and those with sinister motives. When Sir Barnaby is murdered during a tour of his collection, Cecily doubts the confessed killer's guilt. Using her keen observational skills honed by years of studying plants, Cecily investigates the inconsistencies surrounding the murder. Her search leads her to a locked case within the collection that holds a deadly secret. To solve the mystery, Cecily must navigate the dangerous world of collectors, risking her own life in the process.
