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Stolen jewels, secret identities, and death abound in this sparkling tale of suspense set in Victorian England, from New York Times bestselling author Tasha Alexander.
London's social season is in full swing, and Victorian aristocracy can't stop whispering about a certain gentleman who claims to be the direct descendant of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. But he's not the only topic of wagging tongues. Drawing rooms, boudoirs, and ballrooms are abuzz with the latest news of an audacious cat burglar who has been systematically stealing valuable items that once belonged to the ill-fated queen.
Light gossip turns serious when the owner of one of the pilfered treasures is found murdered, and the mysterious thief develops a twisted obsession with Lady Emily Ashton. It will take all of Lady Emily's wit and perseverance to unmask her stalker and ferret out the murderer, while faced with a brewing scandal that threatens both her reputation and her romance with her late husband's best friend, the dashing Colin Hargreaves.
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"I just adore these stories set in Victorian England, something I find a little surprising. This widow has the money and personality to set her own way. But she finds that society still makes demands and she must give in some to those demands. I have to keep reminding myself that life wasn't like this for the vast majority...."
— Libby (5 out of 5 stars)
A Poisoned Season Listener Reviews
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" great book and series, glad i found her! "
— Annie, 2/2/2014 -
" Better than the first one, if that is possible. It is absolutely enthralling. I am addicted to this series, officially. Highly recommended. "
— Hannah, 1/21/2014 -
" I am loving this series. The cover of the first book said "if Jane Austen had written Da Vinci Code". For someone like me who loves period drama, historical fiction, an English romance, and a good mystery, this series is a great find. "
— Laurel, 12/26/2013 -
" so much fun to read!! I loved trying to be faster than Emily and solving the mystery and I loved the hint of romance between her and Colin. So much fun that I instantly picked up the next book in the series and couldn't wait to find out more about Lady Ashton!! "
— Kim, 12/24/2013 -
" Delightful murder mystery in a historical context (Victorian era England) that is part of a series. "
— Goalieokc, 12/22/2013 -
" Delightful quick mystery "
— Lauren, 12/22/2013 -
" I not only think the book is clever and well written, I adore the historical accuracy. It's so hard to pull off, and keep the story interesting. "
— Michelle, 12/18/2013 -
" Much better than the first book. "
— Anjanette, 12/9/2013 -
" Great continuation of the first books. Love the strong woman in the Victorian era. "
— Steph, 12/4/2013 -
" Book 2 in Lady Emily series. I give it 3.5 out of 5. Easy read, liked the mystery, in love with Colin, and will continue the rest of the series. "
— Ginger, 10/2/2013 -
" If I had to live in the Victorian era, I'd definitely want to be Lady Emily. Now where's my port? "
— Rebecca, 10/1/2013 -
" Really enjoyable read. I loved learning about Marie Antoinette and Louis Charles. This mystery was harder for me to figure out than the first book. Hopefully the next book is even better. "
— Cindi, 5/19/2013 -
" I did not read Tasha Alexander's 1st novel but I enjoyed this one in the series and I did not feel that I was missing anything by reading it out of order. I liked her style and appreciation for one of my favorite historical eras. "
— Sbaird, 4/30/2013 -
" I liked the mystery in this book a lot more than book one. I like a book where you can learn something about history while you're being entertained with suspense/romance. "
— Amanda, 4/28/2013 -
" The book after "And Only to Deceive", but I was a bit disappointed in it--there was a LOT of talk about mistresses and affairs and all that, and I was not thrilled with it. "
— Christie, 4/11/2013 -
" A nice fluffy romantic mystery. A fun diversion on Thanksgiving break! "
— Meg, 4/2/2013 -
" Another entertaining story in a great series, with mystery, a great protagonist, and intelligence. "
— Tonya, 3/11/2013 -
" I probably shouldn't have read this right after reading an Austen--quite a big difference (this one describes a much more "modern" Victorian age). But, overall it was an enjoyable read. "
— Michele, 1/22/2013 -
" Another clean, romantic brain candy book.....I seem to be addicted to books written around London's "Seasons." Love the bit of mystery involved! Ah ha ha ha ah ah, just found out it is a series! YAY! Too bad I read #2 first! :) "
— Jessica, 11/3/2012 -
" This book really interested my because of the ostricizing that Lady Emily receives from her peers in the upper class. The mystery is a good story and the continuing relationship drama with Collin and Emily adds a little spice to the story. "
— Meredith, 9/28/2012 -
" I think this was better than Book 1. Will continue the series. "
— Abby, 9/3/2012 -
" The ending was a surprise though. "
— Dawn, 8/3/2012
About Tasha Alexander
Tasha Alexander is the author of the Lady Emily novels, a historical suspense series, as well as a novella and a stand-alone novel. She studied English literature and medieval history at the University of Notre Dame. Her work has been nominated for numerous awards and has been translated into more than a dozen languages.
About Nic Frances
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.