Art and Artifice: A Regency Romance Mystery

A lady knows how to fight when she's painted into a corner.Lady Emily Southwell and her three friends, Priscilla Tate and Daphne and Ariadne Courdebas, are determined that someday the world will speak in reverent tones of the year they made their debuts in London Society. She is equally determined to take her rightful place among the famous artists of the Royal Society for the Beaux Arts. That is, until her longtime betrothed Lord Robert Townsend declares his intent to marry her and whisk her off into the countryside, immediately. What can the fellow be thinking! It's up to Lady Emily and her friends to discover whether Lord Robert has something up his sleeve besides a nicely muscled arm.Dashing Bow Street Runner Jamie Cropper is determined to uncover Lord Robert's secrets, but he finds himself continually tripping over the determined Lady Emily. What is it about those dark curls, that fiery spirit? A shame she is miles above him in Society's eyes. And in danger of becoming Lord Robert's next victim.As Jamie and Lady Emily join forces to prove Lord Robert a villain, will a duke's daughter form a perilous passion for a most unlikely suitor?If you enjoy warm, witty Regency romance with a touch of mystery, you'll love this novel from an award-winning author."A charming, expertly crafted traditional Regency romance."-The Chicago Tribune"I really just cannot get over how good this book is! I urge you all to scurry to your closest book provider and pick up a copy as it is . . . AMAZING!!!" Awarded the site's Gold Star for Excellence and a place in the Hall of Fame!--Teens Read Too"I loved the mystery and romance in this novel! I was hooked from the first page to the last, and the best part was, this book was not overly obvious, so I was right there with Emily and her friends as they tried to solve the mystery surrounding Lord Robert!" Awarded 9.92 out of 10-The Book VaultFind your way to falling in love with Lady Emily and Jamie, today. Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn't actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing. Since her first Regency romance was published in 1998, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese. She is now the author of more than 50 works of warm, witty historical romance.She and her husband of over 30 years live south of Tacoma, Washington, on the way to Mt. Rainier. She has driven four in hand, dressed like a Regency dandy, learned to fence, and sailed on a tall ship, all in the name of research, of course.Sign up for her free newsletter at https://subscribe.reginascott.com so you'll always know when a new book is out or on sale and receive exclusive short stories. Follow the adventures of Lady Emily Southwell, youngest daughter of the Duke of Emerson, and her friends Priscilla Tate and Daphne and Ariadne Courdebas, as they uncover secrets and discover love in Regency England.