The only
thing worse than a persistent suitor? A dead one on your lawn.
About the Book:
London,
1892. Alice,
Duchess of Stortford, has returned to town determined to enjoy her first Season
as a wealthy widow. But instead of balls, flirtation, and whispered gossip, she
finds herself besieged by ambitious bachelors—none more persistent than the
insufferably smooth-talking Miles Fonthill. When Alice firmly refuses his
sudden proposal, she assumes the matter is settled.
Instead, he
turns up dead in her garden.
The police
are happy to call it a tragic accident. Alice is less convinced.
Why was
Miles climbing over her garden wall in the middle of the night? Why had he
become so determined to win her favour? And what did he really want?
As Alice
begins to dig into Miles’ final days, her search leads her into the glittering
heart of London society, where old loyalties run deep, secrets are guarded
fiercely, and reputation matters more than truth. But when whispers of the
mysterious Order of the Golden Key begin circling dangerously close to her own
late husband’s name, Alice realises this death may be far more complicated than
one unwelcome suitor meeting an unfortunate end.
And if
someone is willing to kill to keep their secrets…this Season may prove
positively deadly.
Perfect for
fans of feisty female sleuths, Victorian High Society, and secret scandals, all
served with a dash of humour and a cup of tea.
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About Helen Golden:
Helen Golden
spins mysteries that are charmingly British, delightfully deadly, and served
with a twist of humour.
With quirky
characters, clever red herrings, and plots that keep the pages turning, she’s
the author of the much-loved A Right Royal Cozy Investigation series,
following Lady Beatrice and her friends—including one clever little dog—as they
uncover secrets hidden in country houses and royal palaces. Her new historical
mystery series, The Duchess of Stortford Mysteries, is set in Victorian
England and introduces an equally curious sleuth from Lady Beatrice’s own
family tree—where murders are solved over cups of tea, whispered gossip, and
overheard conversations in drawing rooms and grand estates.
Helen lives in a
quintessential English village in Lincolnshire with her husband, stepdaughter,
and a menagerie of pets—including a dog, several cats, a tortoise, and far too
many fish.
If you love
clever puzzles, charming settings, and sleuths with spark, her books are
waiting for you.
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