Eloquence and Espionage: A Regency Romance Mystery

Her life is becoming a romance novel.Bluestocking Ariadne Courdebas never thought she'd play the heroine in her own romantic novel until a chance encounter with handsome intelligence agent Jason Sinclair pulled her into the world of espionage. Now with the help of her sister Daphne and friends Priscilla Tate and Lady Emily Southwell, she's chasing French spies across 1815 London and uncovering treasonous plots that could the shape the outcome of the war with Napoleon, all while pretending to be engaged to Sinclair.Used to danger and dire consequences, Sinclair isn't sure what to make of his pretend fiancée and her whimsical fancies. But there's no denying she's clever, and she may hold the key to saving England. Could she hold the key to his heart as well?As secrets and scandals collide, Ariadne finds herself wishing for more than just pretend. Can she use her considerable eloquence to convince Sinclair to play her hero, forever?If you enjoy warm, witty Regency romance with a touch of mystery, you'll love this novel from an award-winning author."Ariadne's character is in interesting one. She constantly looks at the world around her as if it was a story in a book and she is excited to be playing the lead heroine this time. I have come to adore these characters, and I am eagerly looking forward to the fifth story." The Huntress Reviews"A wonderful romp through Regency England. The continuation of the Lady Emily Capers, this story was just so fun. I really enjoyed trying to figure out who the villain was! The author did a good job of keeping me guessing right to the end." Britt Reads FictionEmbrace the romance with Ariadne and Sinclair, 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.