Mystery
Murder in Drury Lane
2023·320 pages
A Black baroness in Regency London investigates a Drury Lane theater murder while pursuing abolitionist work and facing society’s judgment.
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A Black baroness in Regency London investigates a Drury Lane theater murder while pursuing abolitionist work and facing society’s judgment.
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Portraying the true diversity of the Regency-era and the hidden intrigue of England’s abolitionist movement, this vibrant, inclusive new historical mystery from acclaimed author Vanessa Riley features an engaging heroine with an independent streak, a notorious past, and a decided talent for sleuthing… Pressed into a union of convenience, Lady Abigail Worthing knew better than to expect love. Her marriage to an absent lord does at least provide some comforts, including a box at the Drury Lane the...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Marriage of convenience; mild attraction and romantic tension with neighbor ally
Violence & gore
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On-page stabbing murder; break-in and peril during investigation; little gore
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Period social drinking implied; gambling debts factor into the plot
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Abolition of slavery central; racial prejudice and Regency social critique
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Slavery/abolition themes; threats, break-in, and societal cruelty toward heroine
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