Synopsis
'A twisting, well-paced whodunit alongside the central couple’s scandalous unmarried-yet-living-together relationship. If it were a TV series it might be called ‘Decorum and Sass’. I’d watch it.' Readers love : 'Exceptionally written … another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ⭐⭐⭐ 1812 The Lake District Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth’s prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing. When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London – a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd’s crook wedged in the victim’s mouth – Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate. What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness? ⭐⭐ unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality ⭐⭐ this is a must-read ⭐⭐ one of my favorite sleuthing couple ⭐⭐ brilliant, enthralling mystery ⭐⭐ I was HOOKED ⭐⭐ Gentle Readers, this story is a delight ⭐⭐ a guilty pleasure