Books like And only to deceive by Tasha Alexander
After marrying Viscount Ashton Philip to escape an overbearing mother, Emily feels little grief when he dies on a safari shortly after their wedding. Two years later, her discovery of his journals reveals a far different man—a gentleman scholar and antiquities collector who appeared to love his new wife deeply. Intrigued and determined to learn more, Emily embarks on a journey through the quiet corners of the British Museum, uncovering a dangerous mystery surrounding rare stolen artifacts. Complicating her quest are two prominent and wealthy suitors, one of whom harbors intentions that may extend beyond marriage into darker realms.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Tasha Alexander
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