Archaeologist Slater Roxton is a man of mystery with a
quiet self-assurance that some view as dark and cold. After
living abroad for several years, Slater has returned to
London after his father's death to manage his vast estate.
Widowed Ursula Kern has reinvented herself after a great
scandal ruined her reputation. As proprietor of the Kern
Secretarial Agency, Ursula rarely takes assignments
herself, but she's agreed to help Slater catalog his
archaeological items as a favor to his mother.
When Anne Clifton, one of Ursula's best stenographers and
closest friend, dies unexpectedly, Ursula does not believe
it was from natural causes or suicide as deemed by the
authorities. She's determined to prove Anne was murdered,
and Slater is just as determined that Ursula will not do so
alone. Realizing her quest is a dangerous one, Ursula
accepts his assistance. As their investigation develops, so
does their close personal relationship. As other murders
occur, Ursula and Slater's involvement in solving Anne's
murder proves to be more hazardous than they ever imagined.
In GARDEN OF LIES, Amanda Quick has created a
captivating historical romantic suspense set in Victorian
London. As always, the characters are believable, the
intriguing plot is artfully crafted and the witty repartee
adds an enjoyable aspect to the story. Be assured, Ms.
Quick's myriad of fans will love reading GARDEN OF LIES as
much as I did.
The New York Times bestselling author of
Otherwise Engaged and The Mystery Woman
presents an all-new novel of intrigue and murder set
against the backdrop of Victorian London…
The Kern Secretarial Agency provides reliable professional
services to its wealthy clientele, and Anne Clifton was one
of the finest women in Ursula Kern’s employ. But Miss
Clifton has met an untimely end—and Ursula is convinced it
was not due to natural causes.
Archaeologist and adventurer Slater Roxton thinks Mrs. Kern
is off her head to meddle in such dangerous business.
Nevertheless, he seems sensible enough to Ursula, though
she does find herself unnerved by his self-possession and
unreadable green-gold eyes…
If this mysterious widowed beauty insists on stirring the
pot, Slater intends to remain close by as they venture into
the dark side of polite society. Together they must reveal
the identity of a killer—and to achieve their goal they may
need to reveal their deepest secrets to each other as well…
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