A surprising invitation Kate Malvern is rescued from penury by her aunt Minerva, who brings her to stay at Staplewood. But the household is strange and strained. Kate's uncle lives in his own private wing, and her handsome, moody cousin Torquil lives in another. A dark family secret As bizarre events unfold and Kate begins to question the reasons for her aunt's unexpected generosity, she has no one to confide in but her cousin Philip. Sympathetic though he may appear, will he tell her what she most needs to know... before it's too late?
"Tthe dialogue among the characters is completely delightful... Georgette Heyer builds a wonderful and complete world for her reader to sink into like a bubble bath or a welcoming chair to relax you at the end of a busy day, but more fun. Much more fun."
Jane Austen's World
"Exciting and interesting from harrowing start to dramatic finish, Georgette Heyer's Cousin Kate was a delightfully dark and sinfully satisfying read."
Rhi Reading
"Filled with strange illnesses, intrigue, and a few murders thrown in along the way, this book is sure to please."
