Two Spinsters and a Murder Mystery

When a visit from a duke and an exiled painter ends in murder, Judith and Louisa-Margaretta must find the culprit before the magistrate hauls them away.Miss Louisa-Margaretta Haddington is set on repairing her reputation in society. She's determined to make her first love, Isaac, regret his choice to marry another. Previously an indifferent hostess, she sets about giving a visiting duke the house party of his life while making sure that his prized portrait is not stolen. The duke's portraits have been going missing, and he hopes that the Haddingtons' mansion in Derbyshire will provide both scenery and security. But Wycliff Castle is not as safe as it seems, at least not for one of its visitors.Miss Judith St Clair, entertaining a marriage proposal that could break up her family, tries not to take on Louisa-Margaretta's troubles. And Louisa-Margaretta's mother, blaming Judith for her daughter's foul mood, no longer welcomes the pious young woman as a guest. But when a murder throws the house party into disarray, the local magistrate suspects both young ladies.Soon, the two friends must find a way to save their reputations and their lives. And with Louisa-Margaretta's troubled recklessness and Judith's natural reticence, saving their hearts will be nearly as difficult.This Regency murder mystery will transport you to the unblemished beauty of Derbyshire.

When Judith and Louisa-Margaretta retreat to Russia, they must act quickly when someone begins to attack the royal family.Louisa-Margaretta Haddington must find a husband immediately or face the gravest scandal. And when an intriguing French composer begins to pay attention to her, it appears her trip to Russia may not have been in vain. Of course, she had planned to spend her time in St Petersburg going to parties, not trying to rescue princes and princesses. But when someone begins to systematically attack members of the royal family, she knows that even ballrooms are no longer safe.Judith St Clair, who is just as concerned about these incidents, is also worried for her own future. Her fiance, Mr Ramsbury, is at the Congress of Vienna, helping decide the fate of all Europe, but there are many salacious rumours about that gathering. What's worse, Judith hears nothing from Mr Ramsbury himself, and one particular gentleman in St Petersburg is eager to court her. But she has more pressing troubles as the would-be assassin closes in, especially when it becomes clear that even Judith and Louisa-Margaretta are in danger.The two friends, for all their experience finding murderers, are lost in St Petersburg's chilly streets and cozy drawing rooms. But they must rely on each other and all the local allies they can find, for if the assassin turns on Emperor Alexander, the fate of many nations will hang in the balance.This Regency murder mystery will whisk you away to St Petersburg's icy canals and grand palaces.

Two Spinsters and a VillainA Regency-era opera house sees more than its share of drama when its imposing patron is murdered.Louisa-Margaretta Haddington, back from Russia, is eager to find a theatre for her future husband's operatic debut. But a visitor from her past, Mr Fortescue, threatens both her marriage and her reputation. It is plain that he cannot stand to see his beloved Miss Haddington marry another. And when he turns up murdered, Louisa-Margaretta must fight for her future and her reputation.Judith St Clair is in London trying to get help for her own fiance, who has vanished on a diplomatic mission. But when her cousin is accused of Mr Fortescue's murder, Judith must intervene immediately. But the theatrical world is full of secrets, and the actors are both secretive and skilled. As Louisa-Margaretta and Judith attempt to find the killer, rumors fly in Europe that Napoleon Bonaparte has returned and is raising an army. As all London descends into panic, the two friends must unravel the best-kept secrets of the opera world in order to save both Jasper and themselves.This Regency cozy historical mystery will transport you to a candlelit opera house and the wild London streets of 1815.

Louisa-Margaretta Haddington and Judith St Clair are natural enemies. Can they look past their quarrels to look more closely into spectacularly mysterious events in these three thrilling tales?Two Spinsters and a CorpseTwo Regency era spinsters, one quiet and one quarrelsome, try to catch a killer before Christmas in this new historical mystery series.Miss Judith St Clair is a frugal and pious young woman. When her father accepts a lucrative new position as the rector of a parish in Derbyshire just before Christmas, she is dismayed that she and all her siblings must move to this cold and inhospitable country while still in mourning for their mother. What's worse, her father's patrons are the rich and imposing Haddingtons, a family recently settled at Wycliff Castle.Miss Louisa-Margaretta Haddington, after years of dismissing every possible suitor, is in love. But her parents have removed her and her reputation from harm by buying an enormous estate in Derbyshire. Louisa-Margaretta is determined to avoid everyone, but when she and the rector's daughter both take refuge in the library to avoid dancing with gentlemen at a ball, they are unwitting witnesses to a murder.Though each young woman despises the other, they know they will need each other's help if they are to find the killer and save their families. With Judith's quiet intelligence and Louisa-Margaretta's fiery and flirtatious nature, they set out to solve the puzzle. But when one of them has a brush with death disguised as a hunting accident, they realise that they must be quick, or they shall risk running out of time.Two Spinsters and a DuelA duel, a quarrel, and an innocent man. Can two best friends reconcile in time to solve a murder?Judith St Clair and Louisa-Margaretta Haddington, united in their heartbreak, are passing a quiet spring in the countryside. Though Wycliff Castle and its rectory are isolated, the Derbyshire peaks are beautiful, and Judith begins to enjoy the spring. A visit from Louisa-Margaretta's brother Percival, whose regiment is stationed nearby, promises company and excitement for both.That is, until one of the soldiers is killed by a member of the house party.Judith insists on finding the murderer, but Louisa-Margaretta demurs. When Percival himself is accused of the crime, and threatened with hanging, Louisa-Margaretta regrets her decision. But even if she begs her friend for forgiveness, will they find the guilty party in time to save Percival?Two Spinsters and a MadmanA foundling, a murder, and a home full of people society has deemed mad. Can two intrepid spinsters save themselves and this rare refuge?Wealthy Louisa-Margaretta Haddington is spending a London season in the company of Mr Fortescue, a notorious rake and spendthrift. Meanwhile, her old friend Judith St Clair has left her home to work in the Home, a refuge for men and women who are thought to be mad. The resident doctor is Mr Ludlow Fortescue, who is as serious as his London brother is irreverent. When a foundling child is abandoned at the Home, its residents band together to care for her.Then Mr Ludlow Fortescue is killed.Suspicion quickly falls on the men and women who are residents of the Home, though Judith knows that not one of them would have intentionally harmed the doctor. Louisa-Margaretta, in order to escape her suitor, promises to solve the murder. But neither of the two friends knows where to start. And when a second foundling is left outside the Home, they begin to wonder if death and new life might be connected.

Louisa-Margaretta Haddington and Judith St Clair were once enemies. Can they look past their quarrels to look more closely into spectacularly mysterious events in these three thrilling tales?Book 4: Two Spinsters and a ThiefWhen a visit from a duke and an exiled painter ends in murder, Judith and Louisa-Margaretta must find the culprit before the magistrate hauls them away.Miss Louisa-Margaretta Haddington is set on repairing her reputation in society. She's determined to make her first love, Isaac, regret his choice to marry another. Previously an indifferent hostess, she sets about giving a visiting duke the house party of his life while making sure that his prized portrait is not stolen. Miss Judith St Clair, entertaining a marriage proposal that could break up her family, tries not to take on Louisa-Margaretta's troubles. But soon, the two friends must find a way to save their reputations and their lives. And with Louisa-Margaretta's troubled recklessness and Judith's natural reticence, saving their hearts will be nearly as difficult.Book 5: Two Spinsters and an AssassinWhen Judith and Louisa-Margaretta retreat to Russia, they must act quickly when someone begins to attack the royal family.Louisa-Margaretta Haddington must find a husband immediately or face the gravest scandal. But when someone begins to systematically attack members of the royal family, she knows that even ballrooms are no longer safe.Judith St Clair, who is just as concerned about these incidents, is also worried for her own future. Her fiance, Mr Ramsbury, is at the Congress of Vienna, helping decide the fate of all Europe, but he's stopped answering Judith's letters. She has more pressing troubles as the would-be assassin closes in, especially when it becomes clear that even Judith and Louisa-Margaretta are in danger.The two friends, for all their experience finding murderers, are lost in St Petersburg's chilly streets and cozy drawing rooms. But they must rely on each other and all the local allies they can find, for if the assassin turns on Emperor Alexander, the fate of many nations will hang in the balance.Book 6: Two Spinsters and a VillainA Regency-era opera house sees more than its share of drama when its imposing patron is murdered.Louisa-Margaretta Haddington, back from Russia, is eager to find a theatre for her future husband's operatic debut. Judith St Clair is in London trying to get help for her own fiance, who has vanished on a diplomatic mission. But when her cousin is accused of murder, Judith must intervene immediately. The theatrical world is full of secrets, and the actors are both secretive and skilled. As Louisa-Margaretta and Judith attempt to find the killer, rumors fly in Europe that Napoleon Bonaparte has returned and is raising an army. As all London descends into panic, the two friends must unravel the best-kept secrets of the opera world in order to save both Jasper and themselves.