The clever sleuths from the Ladies' Amateur Society are back. This time, they must come to the rescue of member Meg Piddington. At her father's confectionery, a thief is stealing from the factory. The thefts became apparent when Meg is accidentally locked in the storage room with Gareth, a devilishly handsome worker, after hours. When Gareth is accused of the crime, he cannot provide an alibi without ruining Meg's reputation. Meg attempts to solve the mystery, but thoughts of Gareth interfere with her concentration. For the first time, she questions her decision not to marry, for Gareth provokes strong feelings of attraction within her.

Gareth Mandeville took the job at Piddington Confectionery with plans to move up into management. After enduring a childhood with an irresponsible parent who gambled away their money, Gareth envisions a quiet life with financial security obtained through hard work. All his plans are in shambles when he is falsely accused of theft. Revealing his alibi will result in a marriage to an outspoken woman who has a history of madcap behavior.

DELICIOUSLY WICKED is a light Victorian romp infused with mystery and delightful characters. Ms. DeHart flushes out the personalities of the other sleuths, sparking interest in their further adventures.