Finally, Flora Hyde-Clare has wrest the narrative from Beatrice by finding her own compelling murder mystery to solve.

Well, it's not entirely her own because the victim is her cousin's former beau, Mr. Theodore Davies, whose father cruelly separated the young lovers (though not so cruelly, for it left the door open for Bea to woo the Duke of Kesgrave). Bea insists, of course, that the law clerk's death was merely an accident.

If only he had not been in the path of that wretched carriage!

Oh, but Flora knows that evasive look on her cousin's face.Bea is hiding something. Clearly, Davies had gotten himself entangled in some nefarious business, and Flora is determined to discover the truth despite the danger it puts her in.

Or is that because it puts her in danger? After all, any heroine worth her salt must be willing to take on a great deal of personal risk. And Flora has her mind set on being a heroine of the highest order.

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I love how Messina writes the Bea-Damien dynamic. It's so warm, compelling and heart warming. They have fast become my favourite fictional pairing and I can't get them out of my head. - Koalathebear, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Suffice to say, this has been a hugely enjoyable series - I am so looking forward to more from this author! - Catherine, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is such a clever blend of Jane Austen and Stephanie Plum style writing. - Paula, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Really loving time spent with these characters...they are SO delightful! - Alisha, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I love the witticism with the main character she is endearing and I love the romantic or Slow Burn relationship to be! - Elvira, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The witty banter between Bea and the Duke as their affection/admiration for one another grows is so engaging and fun. - Laura, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As to the story itself, this is another wonderful romp of a cozy crime. I loved the plot, I loved Bea's growing confidence, and I loved her ongoing relationship and snark with the Duke of Kesgrave. - Roberta, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐