When the ladies of the ton of Regency London need discreet assistance, they turn to Rosalind Thorne—in these mysteries inspired by the novels of Jane Austen . . .
Trust is a delicate thing, and no one knows that better than Rosalind Thorne. Lady Melbourne has entrusted her with recovering a packet of highly sensitive private letters stolen from her desk. The contents of these letters hold great interest for the famous poet Lord Byron, who had carried on a notorious public affair with Lady Melbourne's daughter-in-law, the inconveniently unstable Lady Caroline Lamb. Rosalind is to take up residence in Melbourne House, posing as Lady Melbourne's confidential secretary. There, she must discover the thief and regain possession of the letters before any further scandal erupts.
However, Lady Melbourne omits a crucial detail. Rosalind learns from the Bow Street runner Adam Harkness that an unidentified woman was found dead in the courtyard of Melbourne House. The coroner has determined that she was poisoned. Adam urges Rosalind to use her new position in the household to help solve the murder. As she begins to untangle a web of secrets and blackmail, Rosalind finds she must risk her own life to bring this desperate business to an end . . .
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Table of contents
- Praise
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright Page
- CHAPTER 1 - The Darker Shades Of Morning
- CHAPTER 2 - Early Callers
- CHAPTER 3 - Unseasonable Arrivals
- CHAPTER 4 - The Troubles Of Lady Melbourne
- CHAPTER 5 - The Complex Travels Of Correspondence
- CHAPTER 6 - Grave Omissions Of Fact
- CHAPTER 7 - The Vulgar Mention Of Money
- CHAPTER 8 - The Art Of Concealment
- CHAPTER 9 - The Presence Of Past Sins
- CHAPTER 10 - The Affairs Of Unruly Hearts
- CHAPTER 11 - What May Be Learned After Sunset
- CHAPTER 12 - The Business Of Bow Street
- CHAPTER 13 - Enter, A Lady
- CHAPTER 14 - The Mad Wife In The Sitting Room
- CHAPTER 15 - The Doctor
- CHAPTER 16 - The Private Business Of Families
- CHAPTER 17 - Afternoon Calls
- CHAPTER 18 - Unpleasant But Necessary Revelations
- CHAPTER 19 - Parlor Games
- CHAPTER 20 - What The World Well Knows
- CHAPTER 21 - Unwanted Introductions
- CHAPTER 22 - A Chance To See And Be Seen
- CHAPTER 23 - A Cup Of Tea And A Quiet Chat
- CHAPTER 24 - The View From Clubland
- CHAPTER 25 - Preparations For An Evening Out
- CHAPTER 26 - While Otherwise Engaged
- CHAPTER 27 - The Gentle Perils Of Reunions
- CHAPTER 28 - The Attractions Of The Ballroom
- CHAPTER 29 - The Possibility Of Advancement
- CHAPTER 30 - An Early Morning Meeting
- CHAPTER 31 - Lady Caroline’s Story
- CHAPTER 32 - A Conspiracy Over Coffee
- CHAPTER 33 - The Effect Of Rather Too Much Conversation
- CHAPTER 34 - A Sojourn To Kentish Town
- CHAPTER 35 - In A Lot Of Wine, A Little Truth
- CHAPTER 36 - A Thorough Examination Of The Circumstances
- CHAPTER 37 - A Quiet Meal In Good Company
- CHAPTER 38 - Following The Thread Of The Conversation
- CHAPTER 39 - Those Small Hidden Concerns
- CHAPTER 40 - A Matter Of Timing
- CHAPTER 41 - Mr. Townsend Decides
- CHAPTER 42 - A Small Space Of Calm
- CHAPTER 43 - Loosening Secrets
- CHAPTER 44 - Goings On Belowstairs
- CHAPTER 45 - The Offices Of Henry Colburn, Publisher
- CHAPTER 46 - A Bad Spell
- CHAPTER 47 - The Price Of Loyalty
- CHAPTER 48 - All The Tangled Threads
- CHAPTER 49 - For There Is No Honor Among Thieves
- CHAPTER 50 - Casual Conversation
- EPILOGUE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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