The Gilded Deception

In the gaslit streets of 1800s society where secrets hide behind silk fans and whispered conversations wealthy gentleman Galvin Hawthorne finds himself entangled in a mystery that threatens his family's reputation. When his great-aunt's priceless pendant vanishes from the seemingly impenetrable Hawthorne Manor Galvin turns to the one person whose sharp intellect he trusts above all others—Neena Sterling the enchanting proprietress of The Gilded Page bookshop. Together this unlikely pair of amateur sleuths must navigate treacherous high society ballrooms bustling market squares and drawing rooms thick with deception. But as they delve deeper into the pendant's mysterious past they discover that some family secrets are worth killing for—and that the greatest treasure they might find is each other. A delightful blend of mystery romance and Victorian charm that will keep you guessing until the final page.