History Lessons

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 Universitys anthropology department was never one of Daphnes favorites, despite his popularity. But that doesnt prevent Sams killer from believing Daphne has something that belonged to Samsomething 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 Sams murder. With the help of an alluring former-detective-turned-bookseller, she unravelsa deadly cover-up on campus. This well-crafted, voice-driven mystery introduces an unforgettable crime fiction heroine readers will root for.

Zoe B. Wallbrookis a recently tenured professor whose academic research has appeared in outlets such as theNew York TimesandThe New Yorker.History Lessons, her first novel, was a runner up for the Eleanor Taylor Bland award and selected for mentorship byLA Timesbestseller Elizabeth Little. Zoes hobbies include beginning all emails with, My sincerest apologies for my slow reply, pretending to understand how astrological signs work, and crying at the end of everyCall the Midwifeepisode. She and her husband live with their stalker, a black lab/pittie mix named Sophie.

• Publisher: Soho Crime (July 1, 2025)
• Language: English
• Hardcover:
• ISBN-13: 9781641295529
• Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
• BISAC Categories: Mystery, Thrillers & Crime, Popular Fiction