The Butterfly Conspiracy A Merriweather and Royston Mystery

Instead of hunting for a husband at balls and soirees, Merula Merriweather spends her time in a conservatory hatching exotic creatures. As the Royal Zoological Society won't accept a woman's accomplishments, she has her uncle Rupert take credit for her achievements. When a guest lecturer dies after contact with one of Merula's butterflies, Rupert is arrested for murder. Lord Raven Royston is trying to regain respectability after too many dubious business investments, and thought attending a natural history lecture would be a good-- if boring-- start. The two must work together to solve the puzzle of Lady Sophia's sudden death. -- adapted from dust jacket.