BOOK DESCRIPTION
London, 1885
Amelie Hampton is a hopeless romantic, which makes her the perfect columnist to answer lonely heart letters in The Marriage Gazette. When Amelie plays matchmaker with two anonymous lonely hearts, she also decides to secretly observe the couple's blind date. To her surprise, the man who appears for the rendezvous is Harold Radcliffe―a grieving widower and a member of Amelie's book club.
Police detective Michael Baker has been
struggling ever since his best friend and brother-in-law died in the line of
fire. Because he knows the dangers of his job, he has vowed never to marry and
subject a wife and family to the uncertainty of his profession. But when he
meets Miss Hampton, he is captured by her innocence, beauty, and her quick
mind.
When a woman's body is pulled from the river,
Michael suspects the woman's husband―Harold Radcliffe―of foul play. Amelie
refuses to believe that Harold is capable of such violence but agrees to help,
imagining it will be like one of her favorite mystery novels. Her social
connections and clever observations prove an asset to the case, and Amelie is
determined to prove Mr. Radcliffe's innocence. But the more time Amelie and
Michael spend together, the more they trust each other, and the more they
realize they are a good team, maybe the perfect match.
They also realize that Mr. Radcliffe is hiding
more than one secret, and when his attention turns toward Amelie, Michael knows
he must put an end to this case before the woman he loves comes to harm.
ADVANCE PRAISE
"Allen pairs a matchmaker and a detective in this charming Victorian romance. Allen expertly combines mystery and romance into a fast-paced tale complete with plenty of surprises and a central relationship founded on mutual admiration and respect. Readers are sure to appreciate the strong, well-shaded heroine and twisty plot." —Publishers Weekly
"Allen's chaste tale of Victorian
romantic suspense will also appeal to historical mystery readers, and it would
be great for mother-and-daughter reads. This has great appeal for teens who
like historical fiction laced with mystery and romance." —Booklist
“I was immediately drawn into the characters’
lives and enjoyed the unraveling of the mystery and the development of the
romance.” —Mystery and Suspense Magazine
AUTHOR BIO
Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of fifteen
published novels and numerous novellas, which span genres from contemporary
romantic suspense to historical fiction. In 2005, her work won the Utah
Best of State award, and she received a Whitney Award for My Fair
Gentleman. She has presented at numerous writing conferences and
events since her first book was released in 1999. Nancy received a BS in
Elementary Education from Weber State University. She loves to read,
write, travel, and research and enjoys spending time laughing with family and
friends. She is married and the mother of three children.
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2 comments:
sounds intriguing
Thanks for sharing this spotlight, Maria. Being in Victorian London was fun and I hope that you have time to read it. Best, LA
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