About the Book:
KingGeorge IV is petitioning Parliament for a divorce from his queen on the grounds of her adultery. But rumor has it that the king secretly married Maria Fitzherbert—long before he married the queen. Now Mrs. Fitzherbert has been robbed—and she’s frantically calling on Rosalind for help.
Because what those thieves took is proof that she and King George did really marry. That single piece of paper could destroy Mrs. Fitzherbert and her family—or it could prove the king guilty of bigamy.
Rosalind races to investigate. With her is ex-Bow Street officer, Adam Harkness, with whom Rosalind shares a complex and rapidly intensifying bond. But a case of theft soon turns to murder . . .
Josiah Poole, a disreputable attorney specializing in helping debtors—and who was seen entering Mrs. Fitzherbert’s house—is found brutally murdered. Mrs. Fitzherbert has debts. Could she have staged the theft, and employed Mr. Poole to sell the marriage certificate? Or is the truth even more complicated? Mrs. Fitzherbert’s daughters have secrets of their own. And Poole himself had no shortage of enemies.
With suspicious coincidences mounting, and more danger encroaching, Rosalind and Adam must move quickly to unravel a history-making mystery that might just lead them straight to the palace itself . . .
My Review:
With the theft of a secret marriage certificate of Mrs. Fitzherbert and King George IV, Rosalind Thorne and Adam Harkness team up to locate it. If they don’t find it, the political atmosphere that is already rife with tension could become even more volatile. Rosalind walks a fine line between helping the noble families with their difficulties and earning a living. One false move or a slip of the tongue could ruin everything she has worked hard to obtain. I like that she is courageous and is determined to see this case through with all of its complexities. With several subplots and red herrings, you are given several possibilities as to what happened, which is what I liked about this mystery I enjoyed the romantic aspect of the relationship between Rosalind and Adam. He understands her better than anyone else, and they will be an even stronger detective duo in the future after solving this case. This is part of a series but the first one I have read. It can be read as a standalone without it affecting your understanding of the story. The author’s notes at the end were informative. I love history, so it was interesting to learn a bit about King George IV and his personal life that is central to the plot. I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions expressed are my own with no obligation to write a positive review.
No comments:
Post a Comment