
A mixed-race Regency widow is named prime suspect when a body is found on her property, probing murder, prejudice, and abolition.
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A mixed-race Regency widow is named prime suspect when a body is found on her property, probing murder, prejudice, and abolition.
Perfect for readers looking for a darker twist on Bridgerton, this first story in a vibrant, inclusive new historical mystery series from an acclaimed author portrays the true diversity of the Regency-era, as a widow whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on – just as the local vicar names her the prime suspect in a murder case…
Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The vi...
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Mild romantic tension; loveless marriage backstory; no explicit scenes
Central murder with body discovery; investigation peril without graphic gore
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Period-typical social drinking in Regency society settings
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Local vicar involved in the case; passing clerical references
No magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonology content present
Abolition movement, racial justice, and Regency diversity are central themes
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Slavery and abolition context; racial prejudice and social ostracism
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