Inspired by the works of Jane Austen, this charming mystery series set
in Regency London features Rosalind Thorne, a young woman with a talent
for helping ladies of the ton with their most pressing and delicate
problems . . .
Rosalind Thorne's quick wits and discretion have proved invaluable to
London's haut ton. Success has at last brought her financial stability
and a new home, which she shares with her best friend, Alice
Littlefield. But now trouble has infiltrated Rosalind's sanctuary, and
the reputations in danger include her own.
Alice has formed a tender attachment to Amelia, the maid in their
employ, and her affection is returned. But before meeting Alice, Amelia
was involved with Cate Levitton, daughter of a well-respected family.
The scandalous liaison caused the Levittons to banish Cate to the house
of her widowed cousin. Amelia has no expectation of seeing Cate
again--until she stumbles upon her in the marketplace, looking deathly
ill.
The women bring Cate to their home with the help of Bow Street officer
Adam Harkness, who deduces that Cate's sickness may in fact be arsenic
poisoning. But who had motive, or means? As Rosalind and Adam work side
by side, their suspicions grow--as does the bond between them. Rosalind
knows that both her blossoming relationship with Adam and her increasing
independence would be frowned upon by society. Poison, politics,
jealousy and jewel thieves combine in Rosalind's most complex case yet.
But to solve this dangerous puzzle, Rosalind must also decide where her
heart and her future lie . . .
