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Set in England’s Regency era, the novel follows a bright nineteenth‑century writer who takes on the mystery surrounding a mysterious man’s sudden death during the wedding of Andrew MacAllister and Adelaide Fiske. Her investigation weaves romance, intrigue, and a touch of detective work into a compelling tale of love and suspicion.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Stephanie Barron
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