Victorian Society

Venetia Milton's memories of a romantic night with Gabriel Jones—an alchemist's descendant—are shattered soon thereafter by news of his death. Adopting the guise of his respectable widow, she embarks on a new career as a fashionable photographer in London, where her unique ability to "see" beyond her subjects makes her photographs highly prized. But Venetia's romantic whim causes unexpected trouble.

In The Adventuress, Emily and husband Colin have come to the French Riviera for what should be a joyous occasion - the engagement party of her lifelong friend, Jeremy, duke of Bainbridge, and Amity Wells, an American heiress. But the merrymaking is cut short with the shocking death of one of the party in an apparent suicide. Not convinced by the coroner's verdict, Emily must employ all of her investigative skills to discover the truth and avert another tragedy.

Cecilia Bassingwaite is the ideal Victorian lady. She's also a thief. Like the other members of the Wisteria Society crime sorority, she flies around England drinking tea, blackmailing friends, and acquiring treasure by interesting means. Sure, she has a dark and traumatic past and an overbearing aunt, but all things considered, it's a pleasant existence. Until the men show up.

Sourcebooks is bringing the internationally acclaimed New York Times bestseller back for a new generation of listeners. Jennie Churchill was not merely Winston’s mother. She was the most captivating and desired woman of her age. Originally from Brooklyn, Jennie became the reigning queen of British society. Beautiful and defiant, she lived with an honesty that made her the talk of two continents.

Ladies of the Canyons is the true story of remarkable women who left the security and comforts of genteel Victorian society and journeyed to the American Southwest in search of a wider view of themselves and their world....

Once the cherished daughter of a respected and affluent family, Emma Haverleigh is left penniless and grieving after her father’s sudden downfall and death. Armed only with her sharp mind, thorough education, and biting wit, she is forced to seek employment as a governess—an unthinkable descent for a woman raised to attend salons, not serve in them. Her post takes her to the stately home of the Duke of Westmoreland, a brooding widower whose young daughter is as unruly as she is clever. Though Emma intends only to survive her new station with dignity, her quick tongue and fearless ...

Four Regency romances filled with mystery, suspense, and surprising twists. Join the lords and ladies of Regency England in this heartwarming romance collection. The Viscount’s Promise A mystery that surrounds Julianna’s family could lead her to the man who steals her heart. The Viscount’s Wife Will a shocking mystery lead Henrietta to her one true love? The Viscount’s Mystery A secret identity and a mystery unravel to reveal something sinister. The Viscount’s Heart Can Emily find the courage to save herself and give her heart to the man she truly loves?

Victorian England hangs in the Balance when Amelia Inherits a Secret. When Amelia turns eighteen, she inherits a secret. In fact, she inherits an entire secret society. Most London high society girls are happy with a new dress or a leather volume of the latest novel, but Amelia’s father has outdone them all. There’s only one caveat: she can’t tell her mother. Secret means secret. Tea parties and masquerades are part and parcel of the training. But members purposefully excluded, a missing member, and a member who disappeared for decades require more investigation. Not to mention that ...

This collector’s anthology compiles all the penny dreadful short stories from Sarah M. Eden’s five-book Victorian romance series. Included in this edition are three new never-before-released stories. Each short story is written in the style of the Victorian fiction that became so popular during that time period. From ghost stories to adventures to mysteries, Sarah weaves these gothic tales among her romantic storylines, making it the perfect way to celebrate the Dread Penny Society series.

Lady Myrtle McQuoid has always felt a little forgotten, and this season is no exception. When her boisterous family vacates their London townhouse for the country, Myrtle finds she’s been left behind. But she just needs to stay warm, keep her belly full, and distract herself until her relatives realize their mistake and turn back to collect her. Surely that won’t take long.

For 12-year-old Ottilie Finch, London is an exciting playground to explore. Her family have recently arrived in Hampstead from Durham, under a cloud of scandal that Otty is blissfully unaware of. The only shadow over her days is her mother’s mysterious illness, which keeps her to her room. When young local girl Mabs is offered the chance to become Mrs Finch’s companion, it saves her from a desperate life on the canals. Little does she know that all is not as picture-perfect as it seems.

In 1903, tensions between Britain and Germany are starting to loom over Europe, something that has not gone unnoticed by Lady Emily and her husband, Colin Hargreaves. An agent of the Crown, Colin carries the weight of the empire, but his focus is drawn to Italy by a series of burglaries at his daughter’s palazzo in Florence - burglaries that might have international ramifications. He and Emily travel to Tuscany where, soon after their arrival, a stranger is thrown to his death from the roof onto the marble palazzo floor.

A visitor to Baker Street comes amid the rains of March in 1889, speaking of the shadowy world of séances and mediumship, subjects about which the ever-rational Holmes has little patience, nor is he any more approving when an accusation is made concerning his role in a past case that saw a convicted murderer hanged, yet when events unfold to draw Holmes to a manor in Wiltshire where the British Séance Society makes its headquarters, he soon finds himself caught up in a case that appears to Watson to have the involvement of the paranormal as its most likely explanation. It’s all inside ...

The Victorian Ghost Files: Between Heaven and Ectoplasm The Victorian Ghost Files: Between Heaven and Ectoplasm unearths the eerie legacy of 19th-century spirit investigators who dared to blend science, seance, and shadow. The meticulous methods of the Society for Psychical Research paved the way for this chilling and meticulous exploration. We revisit infamous hauntings like Borley Rectory and Hinton Ampner, while showing how those candlelit investigations still shape today's paranormal fieldwork. "This book by Matthew & Leitreanna Terry Brown is an outstanding piece of work. As a ...

Fall in love with the lords and ladies of Regency England in this inspirational romance collection. Heart of a Marquess: Regency Romance A plan born of deception… Can Charlotte overcome her stepsister’s cruel actions and find the love she deserves? A Marquess and a Secret: Regency Romance Lord Rivenhall and Miss Richards both have secrets they do not want society to know about. Will their secrets bring them together or keep them apart? The Earl’s Regret: Regency Romance An arranged marriage. True love. A lost letter that threatens to ruin it all. An Earl’s Wager An earl’s wager ...

A Secret Identity and a Mystery that Unravels to Reveal Something Sinister. Miss Charlotte James despises being forced to search for a suitable husband, much preferring to use her wits rather than batting her eyelashes. Finding an injured gentleman in the park, she immediately goes to his aid, taking him back to her brother’s house. The injured gentleman will not tell Charlotte anything, not even his name. Despite her frustration, Charlotte cannot remove him from her mind. ******** Lord Glenister is extremely grateful for Charlotte’s kindness, but he must keep his identity unknown. ...

Perpetually unattached Lady Cassia McQuoid has accepted her fate as a spinster. But how can she be expected to lead a life confined to drawing rooms and royal balls when there’s a vast, exciting world to explore? Cassia can find but one solution: she masquerades as a thrill-seeking lad and stows away on a ship bound for open waters. Adventure awaits. So does notorious privateer Nathaniel Ellsby.

Ladies of London’s High Society are known for their social graces and poise. Vivian Kirby boasts neither of these enviable qualities, though she does offer impressive conversation on chemical compositions. Unfortunately, it appears that not many men want a brilliant wife. So it is that Vivian finds kinship with a group of young women who embrace each other’s differences: The Blue Orchid Society.

A three AM knock at the door of 221B Baker Street, soon sends Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson out into the blanketing fog of a cold London night, where they are led by Inspector McPherson of Scotland Yard to an empty building, where four bodies, each the victim of a different manner of foul play, lie discarded like so much refuse. Amid the room the clues Holmes uncovers are strange, even contradictory, and seem to lead to more questions than answers, as he finds himself set about solving a mystery that taxes even the considerable powers of his brain, and leads to a conclusion as horrifying ...

In a city of gears and shadows, one man holds the key to a power worth killing for. When Everett Cales—deal maker, and reluctant hero—is attacked aboard a luxury airship and his friend murdered, he finds himself thrust into a dangerous game of deception and intrigue. At the heart of the mystery lies Radiant Stars—a revolutionary energy source from the enigmatic Northern Reach—and the signed papers that could change the fate of the world… or destroy it. Now pursued by rival industrialists, hunted by merciless assassins, and entangled in a web of secrets, Everett must rely on the ...