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Dangerous Sanctuary by Michelle Diener
historical-fiction
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romance
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Mistress of Mourning
Karen Harper - 2012
And as she works under the watchful eye of handsome Nicholas Sutton, an ambitious assistant to the royals, she develops feelings of quite a different nature... Then news comes from Wales of the unexpected death of newly married Prince Arthur, the queen’s eldest child and heir to the throne. Deeply grieving, Elizabeth suspects that Arthur did not die of a sudden illness, as reported, but was actually murdered by her husband’s enemies. This time her task for Varina and Nicholas is of vital importance--travel into the Welsh wilderness to investigate the prince’s death. But as the couple unearths one unsettling clue after another, they begin to fear that the conspiracy they’re confronting is far more ambitious and treacherous than even the queen imagined. And it aims to utterly destroy the Tudor dynasty.
The Escapement of Blackledge
Melody Ellsworth - 2016
No one expected that the most appealing young lady would be a thief who was about to steal more than his heart. For fans of the Glamourist Histories -- explicit content.This was created as an April Fool's prank and originally presented as being by "Melody Ellsworth."
India Black
Carol K. Carr - 2010
But when it comes to selling secrets, India's price cannot be paid by any man...In the winter of 1876, the beautiful, young madam, India Black, is occupied with her usual tasks—keeping her tarts in line, avoiding the police, and tolerating the clergyman bent on converting her girls. But when Sir Archibald Latham of the War Office dies from a heart attack while visiting her brothel, India is unexpectedly thrust into a deadly game between Russian and British agents who are seeking the military secrets Latham carried.French, the handsome, British spy, discovers India disposing of Latham's body and blackmails her into recovering the missing documents. Their quest takes them from the Russian embassy to Claridge's Hotel, from London to the English coast, all the while dodging Russians intent to do them harm.But it is their own tempestuous relationship they will have to weather as India and French attempt to resist the mutual attraction between them—an attraction that can prove as deadly as the conspiracy entangling them.
Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn, Volume II
Sarah Morris - 2013
Anne is a young twenty-first century woman in the midst of a life-long love affair with the 16th century and the enigmatic Anne Boleyn.From the zenith of Anne Boleyn's power and influence, the modern day Anne experiences, with poignant intimacy, the exhilarating days of Anne Boleyn's marriage to Henry VIII.
Ships and Stings and Wedding Rings
Jodi Taylor - 2015
On this occasion, however, they’re right up against it. A loaded gun has been left behind in Ancient Egypt and it’s up to them to retrieve it before anyone accidentally blows their own head off, thus affecting the timeline for centuries to come. And as if that’s not enough, someone (Max) has inadvertently poisoned Mr Markham. It’s hot, they’re running out of supplies, they can’t find the gun, and it’s all going horribly wrong. Again.
An Agent for Lucy
Amelia C. Adams - 2018
She's eager to see everything that has changed in her absence and to start the next chapter of her life. When her dear friend and traveling companion Delphine Collins goes missing without a trace in Chinatown, Lucy realizes she's in a unique position to help, and she decides to apply to become a Pinkerton agent. Jed Green isn't sure what he thinks about ladies joining the agency. He knows from personal experience that it's dangerous work, and he can't imagine putting a woman in those kinds of situations. When he's asked to train a new female agent, he agrees reluctantly, but when he's asked to marry her for propriety's sake? That's another thing altogether - a preposterous thing. Before Jed and Lucy can concentrate on their case, they must discover if they can work together. Then they must resolve their new feelings so they can work on the case. An Agent for Lucy is book one of an exciting new series featuring Pinkerton agents and their brides. Be sure to grab every one of them!
The Gilded Shroud
Elizabeth Bailey - 1992
When a murder is committed a lady’s companion finds herself as an amateur sleuth…
1789, London
When Emily Fanshawe, Marchioness of Polbrook, is found strangled in her bedchamber, suspicion immediately falls on those residing in the grand house in Hanover Square. Emily’s husband - Randal Fanshawe, Lord Polbrook - fled in the night and is chief suspect – much to the dismay of his family. Ottilia Draycott is brought in as the new lady’s companion to Sybilla, Dowager Marchioness and soon finds herself assisting younger son, Lord Francis Fanshawe in his investigations.
Can Ottilia help clear the family name? Does the killer still reside in the house?
Or could there be more to the mystery than meets the eye…?
THE GILDED SHROUD is the first book in the Lady Fan Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous woman sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London.
Introducing Mr. Winterbourne
Joanna Chambers - 2014
Handsome, amiable, and a renowned sportsman, he is the darling of London society. As far as Adam Freeman is concerned though, Lysander is just another spoiled aristocrat.A wealthy mill owner, Adam has no time for the frivolous world of the ton, but when his younger brother becomes engaged to Althea Winterbourne, he reluctantly agrees to be introduced to society–with the Winterbourne clan’s golden boy as his guide.Resigning himself to a few days of boredom, Adam is surprised to learn that there is much more to Lysander than his perfect surface. But will Adam have the courage to introduce Lysander Winterbourne to his own secret self?Originally published in Another Place in Time anthology.
The King's League
Lucy Adams - 2020
Six Regency Spy Romances of lords and ladies falling in love as they solve the mysteries that befall them.The men of The King’s League dedicate every moment towards doing what they can to prevent the enemies of the Crown from infiltrating England and setting a course against the Royal Family.That is… until they are distracted by the lovely ladies in the following stories:Protecting Lady Esther, Book OneThe Viscount’s First Love, Book TwoThe Captured Lord, Book ThreeTrusting Lady Hemmingway, Book FourThe Lady’s Secret Love, Book FiveA Truth Revealed, Book SixCome discover these captivating Regency-era stories of love, mystery and suspense! Each book is 50,000 words long, clean reading and has happily-ever-after endings.