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A Pretty Deceit by Anna Lee Huber
Excavating Britain’s Past
By Anna Lee Huber, Author of A Pretty Deceit, A Verity Kent Mystery
Ancient ruins have long held a fascination for me, as...
Once Dishonored by Mary Jo Putney
A Question of Honor
By Mary Jo Putney, Author of Once Dishonored
All societies value honor, and although it may be defined in many different ways,...
The Gilded Newport Mystery Series by Alyssa Maxwell
Wonders Come in Small Packages: An Overview of Kingscote
By Alyssa Maxwell, Author of the Gilded Newport Mystery Series
Kingscote, on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode...
Misleading a Duke by A.S. Fenichel
Spies, Informants, and Diplomats—Oh, My
By A.S. Fenichel, Author of Misleading a Duke
Nicholas Ellsworth, the Duke of Breckenridge, is a spy. He’s been trying to...
Who Wants to Marry a Duke by Sabrina Jeffries
An Herb by Any Other Name
By Sabrina Jeffries, Author of Who Wants to Marry a Duke
Miss Olivia Norley, the heroine in my latest novel,...
Who’s That Earl by Susanna Craig
Going to the Dogs
By Susanna Craig, Author of Who’s That Earl
When did humans begin to treat dogs as part of our families? Experts...
The Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series by Clara McKenna
The Plant Hunters
By Clara McKenna, Author of the Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series
Ever wonder what dark jungle your houseplants came from or on what...
Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series by Dianne Freeman
Victorian Country House Parties
By Dianne Freeman, Author of the Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series
Stately country homes have been part of the British culture for...