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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10 Comments
Laurie Gatrell
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
Thank you so much, and thank you for reaching out.
Bunnie Ford
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.