Historical Fiction Victorian Era

"After killing the red-haired man, I took myself off to Quinn's for an oyster supper." So begins the extraordinary story of Edward Glyver - booklover, scholar, and murderer. As a young boy, Glyver always believed he was destined for greatness, and a chance discovery convinces him that he was right. Greatness does await him, along with immense wealth and influence. Overwhelmed by his discovery, he will stop at nothing to win back a prize that he knows is rightfully his.

Narrated by acclaimed British actor Edward Petherbridge, The Last Moriarty is set in London, 1895. On a cold November morning, a young American actress visits 221B Baker Street, desperate for Sherlock Holmes to protect her from the threats of a mysterious, menacing man who has recently appeared in her life. Holmes agrees to help, even though he has just promised the Prime Minister to solve the murder of John D. Rockefeller's security agent before the incident can derail an upcoming British-American summit.

Georgia Fenchurch is a demure Victorian spinster and part of the secretive investigative group the Archivist Society. She is both a quiet antiquarian bookseller and adventurous hunter of killers and thieves. When a woman comes into Georgia's bookshop asking for the Archivist Society's help in finding her neighbor, she sends Georgia and her friends onto a perilous path where aristocrats lie to them, thugs attack, and the dashing, enigmatic Duke of Blackford appears to be involved in thwarting them at every step.

With the threat of spinsterhood looming overhead, Lady Felicity Merriweather knows she must start putting duty above everything else, and put her romantic dreams to rest. When one chance meeting in the Vauxhall Gardens brings her face-to-face with the brooding Duke of Langdon, Felicity’s destiny is about to change once and for all… Ever since that fateful night of his wife’s passing, Spencer Dunne, the Duke of Langdon, has withdrawn from society. With the whole ton whispering terrible rumors about the role he played back then, he is trying to leave his foul reputation behind, as well ...

Lady Eleanor Henshaw, daughter of the Earl of Ravensdale, has always been strong and independent. So when she is forced to marry Lord Nathaniel Fairfax, she is determined to keep her freedom and heart safe. Yet, within the shadowed halls of Loxley House, Eleanor begins to feel an unexpected connection she cannot ignore… Nathaniel Fairfax, Marquess of Loxley, is a man shaped by loss and duty. He thinks marriage is just a deal, until Eleanor’s bold spirit breaks his defenses. He starts to question his cold rules and feels a pull toward her that surprises him. Will Nathaniel protect his ...

Narrated by acclaimed British actor Edward Petherbridge. On the eve of war, Sherlock Holmes is asked by the Prime Minister of England to recover a new British superweapon that has fallen into the wrong hands. But Lucy James, an actress and Holmes's recently discovered grown daughter, has inherited the family sleuthing skills and strong-willed nature. Despite her father's objections, she insists on helping him, although several horrific murders have been linked to the weapon's disappearance.

Miss Juliette Fairhaven’s life changes overnight when her father’s death leaves her family destitute. To survive, she becomes governess to two unruly twins and their strict—but undeniably handsome—uncle, the Duke of Blackwood. Will the mischievous girls lead her to an unexpected love? Nathaniel Blackwood, the Duke of Blackwood, is at his wit’s end. His orphaned nieces are a handful, and the weight of an unwanted title leaves him struggling. When the newest governess proves to be infuriatingly unconventional, Nathaniel must decide if strictness is truly the answer… or if Juliette...

Living under the shadow of her controlling uncle, Lady Georgiana Bryson finds solace in her covert literary endeavors and her faithful greyhound, Flint. Regarded as a wallflower, Georgiana has shied away from love until she crosses paths with the handsome Earl of Huntingdon. Could that finally be what the poets write about? Victor Colborne, the Earl of Huntingdon, presents a mask of carefree abandon to society, secretly nursing a heart still raw from his fiancée’s death. Devoted to scholarly pursuits—and the mysterious novels of an author who seems to understand his very soul, he ...

Miss Catherine Abernathy may be the daughter of a viscount, but after her parents’ deaths, she became little more than a servant in her aunt’s household. Longing for freedom through a practical marriage, her plans are upended when a charming lord saves her from a speeding phaeton. But what future can she have with a nobleman who believes she’s a servant? Lord Benedict Blackwood, second son of a duke, is consumed with caring for his struggling family while trying to hold himself together. Offering a governess position to Cate, the captivating young woman he rescued, is meant to be an ...

Miss Emma Kay, wishes to embrace the world of art and painting rather than become someone's wife. However, when she agrees to meet the Duke of Westbridge, out of respect for her father, she begins to see that maybe love isn't so scary after all… When Julian Durant discovers that the Westbridge Court is on the brink of bankruptcy, he reluctantly entertains the idea of marrying for money, although he despises the notion. Yet, when he meets Emma, his life is turned upside down… When their worlds collide, Emma and Julian learn that perhaps love is worth a second chance. As Emma battles her ...

When Adeline Everhart becomes a lady's maid to an impossible Lady, she does not expect to fall for a stranger she meets in the streets—especially not for the Duke of Blackfield, the very man her Lady intends to marry. Theodore Spencer, Duke of Blackfield, came to London to find a wife and fulfill his family’s expectations, but little did he know that meeting Adeline would change everything. Drawn to her beyond reason, he defies every convention to pursue her, even if it means facing scandal. In a society ruled by privilege and prejudice, Adeline and the Duke’s bond grows against all ...

Miss Juliana Rothmond bears a scar from childhood illness—a mark society refuses to overlook. While her younger sister garners suitors, Juliana endures pity and rejection. With their father demanding Juliana marry first, she must face yet another Season where love feels impossible, until she meets the charming Lord Horatio. Lord Horatio Vincent, Earl of Dunnville, has always charmed women with ease, but marriage has never interested him—until now. With his father’s declining health, duty demands he take a wife. When he meets Juliana, he sees not only a woman of quiet strength and ...

Widowed Lady Isabel Torrington is determined to raise her young son alone, refusing to remarry and risk an unsuitable stepfather. Devoted to her family, she never expected to meet a man who could challenge her resolve. Alaric Fursterburg already knows that the ones we hold near and dear will hurt us most. But the walls he’s spent years building around his heart are about to come crashing down. As Isabel watches her son bond with the Duke, she begins to feel the first stirrings of something deeper. Meanwhile, Alaric is drawn to Isabel’s charm and the quiet joys of family life. But ...

In the glimmering ballrooms of Regency London, with the festive season in full swing, Lady Emily Chiswick runs into her childhood friend, only to discover that he’s grown as cold as ice. But when a sudden misstep lands her in his arms, marriage might be the only option if they hope to protect her reputation… Grieving his parents' recent passing, Lord Everett Benson has little room for distractions. The last thing he anticipates is to cross paths with Emily, who turns his world upside down. Behind his armor of steel, he finds himself tangled in her sweet chaos, only he is too emotionally...

Beauty of the ton, Lady Emmeline Dashwood is the perfect snob. Little did she know she would find her life irreversibly changed by being forced to marry the Duke of Silverwood, as an act of desperation to avoid scandal… Can the dashing Duke be her ultimate lesson in love and humility? Theodore Wycliffe, the Duke of Silverwood, is left with nothing but mountains of debt, after his father’s passing. With his mother pressuring him to marry for dowry, saving Emmeline’s life and reputation seems like the perfect chance. Can he truly fall for the capricious beauty, whose very charms so ...

Lady Charlotte "Lottie" Tate never fit society’s mold. Engaged to the reckless Lord George Courtenay, her world crumbles when he runs off with an opera singer, leaving her reputation in tatters. As her dreams of a love-filled future fade, Lottie is determined to carve her own path, no matter the cost… Alexander Courtenay, Marquess of Underwood, has always cleaned up after his brother, George. When his scandal leaves Lottie vulnerable, Alex offers marriage to save her honor. Though the fiery Lottie initially refuses, the more Alex gets to know her, the more he admires her strength and ...

When Eleanor Blythe is cast out of society after a cruel betrayal, she is forced into marriage with the reclusive Duke of Raventhorne—a man feared for his temper and marked by the scars he keeps hidden. Behind the locked doors of Ashcombe Hall though, Eleanor uncovers something far more dangerous than his reputation… Nathaniel Ashcombe, Duke of Raventhorne, lives haunted by a fire that took his family and left him scarred on every level. He never meant to marry, but duty binds him to Eleanor—a woman stronger and more stubborn than he could ever expect. As she breaks through his walls,...

Emelia Wells has always lived a quiet life in the village of Stathford, expected to focus on social events and proper manners. Yet, she struggles with the life planned for her and longs for something more meaningful. When her best friend Brody Shaw asks her to find a wife for his brother, Emelia agrees, never expecting that this task will change her life completely… Montgomery Shaw works as a dedicated doctor in London, burying himself in work to escape his father’s loss and the heavy expectations of his family. However, when illness forces him home, he finds himself dependent on the ...

Juliana Fairfax, the daughter of the Earl of Garland, vanished from London society two years ago, leaving behind scandal and silence. Now she is back to protect her sister’s debut, carrying the weight of a secret that still haunts her. Hardened by heartbreak, she is determined to stay out of the spotlight, but escaping her past proves harder than she imagined… Dominic Wexley, Marquess of Longwood, has spent years wondering why the charming Juliana disappeared without a word. When she reappears in his world, the questions come rushing back. He wants answers, but more than that, he wants ...

“I do not need to see to feel you squirming in my arms, Duchess.” The Duchess of Pemberley killed her own husband on their wedding night. And with the ton declaring her the ‘Black Widow’, she does not even dare imagine what the new heir will do to her—if he’s ever found. William has lost everything—his career, his wife, and his sight. The last thing he wants, for himself or his daughter, is a crumbling dukedom. Least of all one shared with a maddeningly alluring woman who refuses to leave. The moment he shows up and finds her naked in his chambers, he knows that he should be ...