Sisters of Barclay Square

A society belle. A tenacious newshound. A scandal to destroy their lives. Sydney, 1868. Poppy Barclay's privileged life shatters when her father's investment firm collapses amid shocking allegations of fraud. Jilted by her fiancé and shunned by the elite, the beautiful heiress finds herself an outcast, her dreams of a perfect marriage in ruins. She's determined to fight back, bur Poppy's quest for justice pits her against the tenacious journalist Thomas Yates, who is bent on exposing the truth behind the Barclay disgrace. As the former Police Commissioner's son digs behind lies spun by powerful men, he confronts an agonizing dilemma: pursue the facts and endanger his career or believe in a woman who rejects his help and dismisses him as a potential suitor. As the conspiracy against Poppy's family erupts into violence, the former deb is forced to question whether her hostility toward the persistent scribe is justified? Is he an enemy or an unlikely ally? With time running out and dangerous forces closing in, can the mismatched pair overcome their antagonism, or will they allow dirty politics to shatter their dreams and cost them their love? “Poppy's Dilemma” is the captivating first book in the Sisters of Barclay Square historical mystery series. If you like strong heroines, intriguing sweet romance, and a glimpse behind the glittering façade of colonial high society, then you'll adore Jenny Wheeler's fast-paced tale of deception and courage.

Sisters of Barclay Square: The Complete Historical Mystery & Romance Trilogy (Books 1–3)Three Sisters. One Scandal. A City of Secrets in 1868 Sydney.In the glittering, dangerous world of colonial Sydney, three sisters are about to lose everything-and discover what truly matters.When the Barclay family's investment company collapses in 1868, scandal sweeps through high society. Once the toast of Darlinghurst, Poppy, Posey, and Petunia Barclay are suddenly outcasts. Their father's disgrace leaves them facing ruin, whispers of betrayal, and a threat that reaches far beyond financial loss.But these are no ordinary society girls.Poppy, the eldest, must find the courage to rebuild her life after a broken engagement shatters her confidence.Posey, a passionate advocate for women's rights, sees freedom where others see only shame-and learns that independence can be dangerous.Petunia, the quiet youngest sister, hides a fierce heart and a love for horses that draws her into a mystery darker than she can imagine.As the sisters fight to protect their home and each other, they cross paths with three very different men-a charming journalist, an enigmatic barrister, and a daring jockey. Each will challenge their hearts, test their loyalties, and lead them toward truths long buried beneath Sydney's glittering façade.From lavish ballrooms and law courts to the racecourses of Randwick, the Barclay sisters' journey unfolds through mystery, romance, and the resilience of the human spirit. Together they will unmask blackmailers, confront betrayal, and prove that courage can outshine scandal.Filled with warmth, wit, and slow-burn romance, The Sisters of Barclay Square trilogy celebrates family bonds, women's courage, and the fight for justice in a world ruled by men.This complete collection includes three full-length novels:1️⃣ Poppy's Dilemma - A broken engagement, a stolen secret, and the courage to begin again.2️⃣ Posey's Promise - A suffragist's fight for justice sparks a love she never expected.3️⃣ Petunia's Promise - A deadly fire, a lost inheritance, and love born from danger.For readers who love Belinda Alexandra, Christine Wells, and Andrea Penrose, this sweeping trilogy offers intrigue, heart, and unforgettable heroines determined to chart their own destinies. Jenny Wheeler is convinced there is no better time than now to be a woman, but if she was faced with making a second choice it would be 1860's California – the setting for her historical mystery series Of Gold & Blood.Nearly twenty years after the 1849 Gold Rush brought thousands upon thousands of (mainly) men into California on the greatest adventure of their lives, the energy, the thirst for excitement remained, but the rough frontier had become a maritime colony; "urban, cosmopolitan, and resembling nothing else in the Far West," (Kevin Starr, Americans and the California Dream, 1850 – 1915. Oxford University Press.) A place where women had the chance to pursue their dreams with more freedom than (arguably) anywhere else in the civilized world.Jenny loves the stories that came to be spun from the region that was "the cutting edge of the American dream," (Kevin Starr again) and she's busily creating those stories with as much passion as those '49ers chased after gold nuggets!