September, 1841. Lord Byron's son, George, arrives with Mr Vickery, who has been receiving disturbing letters from Helena. Liberty Lane is set to discover who Helena is and whether George is really Lord Byron's son. But when Liberty finds a body shot dead near Mr Vickery's home the investigation takes a shocking turn.
1847. When Liberty Lane is kidnapped from outside a smart London townhouse, where she had been attending a dinner party with her husband Robert, she must call on all her investigative skills to discover who has taken her, and why. While Libby tries to formulate a plan of escape, her old friend Tabby makes a truly shocking discovery.
Set against a vibrant historical backdrop, this debut novel weaves together elements of adventure and suspense. The story introduces a captivating heroine whose journey is filled with ingenuity and charm. With its rich atmosphere and colorful narrative, the book promises to engage readers with its unique blend of history and inventive storytelling, marking the arrival of an extraordinary new voice in literature.
Liberty Lane finds herself caught in a dangerous game involving blackmail, treachery, espionage when she investigates a hanging in the attic of Lady Blessington's Kensington home.
July, 1840. Did young Jack Picton, a known rebel and political agitator, kill governess Mary Marsh? Liberty Lane has left London for Cheltenham to find out, sharing the magistrate's doubts. He is, however, hiding something . . . but what? As Liberty is about to discover, behind Cheltenham's genteel façade lies a hotbed of vice. It is a place where the poor are driven to desperate lengths to escape the horror of the workhouse. A place which is harbouring a ruthless killer. Can Liberty uncover the truth in time?
The novel features a captivating heroine as it weaves together elements of history, suspense, and adventure. Caro Peacock, known for her previous work, skillfully crafts a narrative that promises to engage readers with its unique blend of genres and strong character development.
Duelling, derring-do, and dastardly deeds are all in a day's work for Liberty Lane: the plucky heroine for fans of Georgette Heyer and Sarah Waters's Victorian novels.