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A Useful Woman Mystery, Book 3
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King George IV is petitioning Parliament for a divorce from his queen on the grounds of her adultery. But rumor has it that the king secretly married Maria Fitzherbert—long before he married the queen. Now Mrs. Fitzherbert has been robbed—and she’s frantically calling on Rosalind for help.

Because what those thieves took is proof that she and King George did really marry. That single piece of paper could destroy Mrs. Fitzherbert and her family—or it could prove the king guilty of bigamy.

Rosalind races to investigate. With her is ex-Bow Street officer, Adam Harkness, with whom Rosalind shares a complex and rapidly intensifying bond. But a case of theft soon turns to murder . . . Josiah Poole, a disreputable attorney specializing in helping debtors—and who was seen entering Mrs. Fitzherbert’s house—is found brutally murdered. Mrs. Fitzherbert has debts. Could she have staged the theft, and employed Mr. Poole to sell the marriage certificate? Or is the truth even more complicated? Mrs. Fitzherbert’s daughters have secrets of their own. And Poole himself had no shortage of enemies.

With suspicious coincidences mounting, and more danger encroaching, Rosalind and Adam must move quickly to unravel a history-making mystery that might just lead them straight to the palace itself . . ..

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A Useful Woman Mystery
Book 2

Rosalind Thorne’s quick wits and discretion have proved invaluable to London’s haut ton. Success has at last brought her financial stability and a new home, which she shares with her best friend, Alice Littlefield. But now trouble has infiltrated Rosalind’s sanctuary, and the reputations in danger include her own.

Alice has formed a tender attachment to Amelia, the maid in their employ, and her affection is returned. But before meeting Alice, Amelia was involved with Cate Levitton, daughter of a well-respected family. The scandalous liaison caused the Levittons to banish Cate to the house of her widowed cousin. Amelia has no expectation of seeing Cate again—until she stumbles upon her in the marketplace, looking deathly ill.

The women bring Cate to their home with the help of Bow Street officer Adam Harkness, who deduces that Cate’s sickness may in fact be arsenic poisoning. But who had motive, or means? As Rosalind and Adam work side by side, their suspicions grow—as does the bond between them. Rosalind knows that both her blossoming relationship with Adam and her increasing independence would be frowned upon by society. Poison, politics, jealousy and jewel thieves combine in Rosalind’s most complex case yet. But to solve this dangerous puzzle, Rosalind must also decide where her heart and her future lie . . .

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A Rosalind Thorne Mystery
Book 5 of 5

Rosalind Thorne may not have a grand fortune of her own, but she possesses virtues almost as prized by the haut ton: discretion, and a web of connections that enable her to discover just about anything about anyone. Known as a “most useful woman,” Rosalind helps society ladies in need—for a modest fee, of course—and her client roster is steadily increasing.

Mrs. Gerald Douglas, née Bethany Hodgeson, presents Rosalind with a particularly delicate predicament. A valuable pearl necklace has gone missing, and Bethany’s husband believes the thief is Nora, Bethany’s disgraced sister. Nora made a scandalous elopement at age sixteen and returned three years later, telling the family that her husband was dead.

But as Rosalind begins her investigations, under cover of helping the daughters of the house prepare for their first London season, she realizes that the family harbors even more secrets than scandals. The intrigue swirling around the Douglases includes fraud, forgery, blackmail, and soon, murder. And it will fall to Rosalind, aided by charming Bow Street officer Adam Harkness, to untangle the shocking truth and discover who is a thief—and who is a killer.

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About Sarah, Darcie, Jennifer, and Delia

Author Sarah Zettel
Writing as Darcie Wilde, Jennifer Hawkins, and Delia James

Things I Don’t Like

– Cleaning
– Getting lost
– Updating my web page
– Starting Over
– Sushi

Things I Like

– Books
– Old movies
– My husband and son (okay that should go under “things I love”)
– Good food
– Theater
– History
– Cats
– Dogs
– Camping
– Traveling
– Dancing
– Happy Endings

Weirdest Fact I Know

– Penguins don’t have knees

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10 Comments

Laurie Gatrell

April 19, 2022 at 9:23 pm Reply

Wow. Just, wow!
I have really enjoyed re-listening to the first two Rosalind Thorne mysteries, and am getting ready to listen again to the third.
Thank you for sharing your amazing writing talents. It was only after this second “reading” that I heard that Sarah Zettel (sp?) held the copy right, and so I looked up her name. I’m impressed with all you’ve accomplished in the science fiction world, too. I may try one of them later.
Sincerely,
LG.
- Darcie Wilde
  
  March 5, 2023 at 2:46 pm Reply
  
  Thank you so much, and thank you for reaching out.
Bunnie Ford

May 7, 2022 at 9:45 pm Reply

Am looking forward to the 4-6 books but when might they be available in paperback? Love the relationships between Rosalind and both Adam and Devon.
Dawn Bozuhoski

September 28, 2022 at 12:42 pm Reply

Hello, I was wondering where you got the name of your villain Russell Fullerton. That was the name of my great grandfather from Albert Mines, NB, Canada. He was rarely spoken of, and seemingly not well liked so I found it interesting.

Have a great day,
Dawn
- Darcie Wilde
  
  March 5, 2023 at 2:37 pm Reply
  
  Hello, Dawn. I’m sorry it has taken me so very long to reply. I’ll be honest with you, the name came from my imagination.
Tess

February 8, 2023 at 6:17 pm Reply

Just read the first 2 books in the Rosalind Thorne mystery series and enjoyed them very much. Will be starting #3 soon. I just have one question. Who is the father of Mrs Seymours baby in a Purely Private Matter? Very confused.
Kathy Beauchamp

May 17, 2023 at 5:32 pm Reply

Why does the cover art for the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries show the main character with black hair when you describe her as having golden, fair hair?
- Darcie Wilde
  
  July 10, 2023 at 4:36 pm Reply
  
  It’s frequently the case that things end up on book covers for artistic or aesthetic reasons that sometimes don’t match what’s actually in the book. In this case, I expect the dark hair made the character “pop” more against the background. The good news is that starting with The Secret of the Lost Pearls, we do have a fair-haired Rosalind on the cover.
donyelle headington

March 30, 2024 at 2:42 am Reply

Well Ms. Lady. I’ve been stuck in a rut for quite some time now. Years actually. Reading the same old story, different names, places and situations, but the same romances in the same era. Then I picked up (a tiny lie, I clicked buy on audible) your Ms.Thorne series, and now! I can officially say I read mysteries now. My horizons have been broadened and I feel like a well rounded human again.
What fun I’m having reading (umm listening actually) your books. Thank you for writing them.

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