The Wordsworth Key

De: Julia Golding

Narrado por: Rose Robinson

'A twisting, well-paced whodunit alongside the central couple’s scandalous unmarried-yet-living-together relationship. If it were a TV series it might be called ‘Decorum and Sass’. I’d watch it.' Historical Novel Society

'Exceptionally written … another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

1812 The Lake District

Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth’s prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing.

When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London – a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd’s crook wedged in the victim’s mouth – Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate.

What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness?

Readers love The Wordsworth Key:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gentle Readers, this story is a delight'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can't wait for more'

©2025 Julia Golding (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

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Praise for Julia Golding

'Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels' Good Housekeeping

‘I won't lie, I picked this book up because of the cover – absolutely stunning…it was a perfect read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book was so good, I couldn't put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Simply delicious! This book is absolutely glorious…in the midst of a lot of Regency retellings, it stands out … There is a wry wit throughout which balances beautifully with the dark themes’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book is absolutely fantastic!!! I was so caught up in reading it that I missed lunch, and it was past time to start dinner. Only the rumbling of my stomach made me put it down for a quick meal, after which I resumed my reading’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Starts with a bang, never really pauses for breath, and has two main protagonists who are instantly likeable and easy to cheer for!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A roller-coaster ride with plenty of twists’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a compelling read! I found it a captivating, dynamic and enthralling book that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The writing of this book was exquisite … I was hanging on to every last word’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Superb Romantic Mystery

Ms. Golding has started a wonderful mystery series served up with two interesting protagonists. The woman of interest is a strong, intelligent and independent female. Dora is brave and rising from the ashes of her former life as the illegitimate child of a magistrate and as an actress in Northern England. Her lover and partner in the Inquiry Agency is a doctor who had served with great bravery during the Napoleonic wars. Jacob is a younger son of an aristocrat, but does not intend to follow the path of younger sons of the nobility. Despite the opposition from his father and his eldest brother he pursues his goal of becoming a physician, increasing his expertise in the art of painting and securing the love of Dora as they fell into the business into assisting nobility with solving crimes. The author introduces interesting characters working for Dora and Jacob including a young child and a disgraced former military officer. The mystery itself introduces historical characters writing poetry in 1814. This is the second in the series and MS. Golding has once again hit a home run. The first book centered around the attempt of theirs to purloin the Elgin marbles. This second book introduces readers to famous poets including Wordsworth, thus the title. I highly recommend the Wordsworth Key.