Perfect for readers looking for a darker twist on Bridgerton, this first in a vibrant, inclusive historical mystery series from a acclaimed author Vanessa Riley portrays the true diversity of the Regencyera, as an aristocrat whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on is named as the prime suspect in a murder case A great read to add to your current mustread lists. Essence Magazine Rileys storytelling gift is strong and her prose is lovely and evocativeparticularly clever. Mystery Scene Magazine Snappy dialogue, abundant intrigue, and Abbie and Stapletons increasingly flirtatious antagonism keep the tension high and the narrative drive strong. Smart, fun, and full of moxie.Kirkus Reviews A BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Mystery of Summer 2022Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigails skin color and her mothers notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the ton, and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it.Abigail cant divulge that she was attending a secret proabolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an alibi. Though he and Juliet were long estranged, and she had a string of lovers, he feels a certain loyalty to his late wife....

Binding: Hardback;320 pages; Publisher: Kensington Publishing; Classification: FA; Weight: 120 g; Dimensions: 153 x 216 x 33

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