Reisen Sie ins Herz des viktorianischen Englands, wo gesellschaftliche Feinheiten und spannende Mysterien miteinander verknüpft sind. Begleiten Sie eine mutige amerikanische Autorin und einen aristokratischen Amateurwissenschaftler bei ihren Ermittlungen in komplexen Mordfällen. Jeder Fall enthüllt die verborgenen Geheimnisse der Ära und stellt ihren Verstand und Mut in einer detailreichen historischen Kulisse auf die Probe.
Die junge, unbekümmerte Amerikanerin Kathryn Ardleigh zieht es ins alterwürdige England, um ihrer Tante als Sekretärin beizustehen. Doch die ist offenkundig Mitglied eines Geheimbundes, der merkwürdige Riten pflegt. Wenig später wird ein namenloser Toter gefunden, einzige Spur zum Mörder ist eine blaue Feder. Ein ambitionierter, klug konstruierter Kriminalroman, in dem auch historische Persönlichkeiten wie A. C. Doyle und Oscar Wilde ihren Auftritt haben.
In Gallows Green wird die Leiche von Sergeant Arthur Oliver entdeckt. Die forsche Amerikanerin Kate Ardleigh und der Hobbywissenschaftler Sir Charles suchen den Mörder. Während sie auf eine geheimnisvolle Frau treffen, wird der Fall komplizierter: Die Tochter des Ermordeten wird entführt und eine Schmugglerbande bedroht sie. Ein spannendes Abenteuer im 19. Jahrhundert.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the story follows Sir Charles Sheridan, an amateur scientist and skilled detective, who is on the brink of becoming a baron, complicating his relationship with American writer Kate Ardleigh. Despite societal customs preventing their union, the two are repeatedly drawn together by intriguing murder cases that challenge their intellects and deepen their connection.
Set against the backdrop of an auto exhibition at Kate's ancestral home, newlyweds Charles and Kate Sheridan find themselves entangled in a deadly competition among Europe's top investors and inventors. As tensions rise and a murder occurs, the couple must step into the role of amateur sleuths to uncover the truth and prevent further chaos. With themes of ambition and danger, the story blends intrigue with the high-stakes world of early automotive innovation.
Lord and Lady Sheridan (Charles is now Baron of Somersworth) have taken a house for a few quiet weeks in the late summer of 1897, in the sea-coast village of Rottingdean. Long known as Smugglers' Village, the hamlet sits on a labyrinth of ancient tunnels. When the body of a coast guard is pulled out of the Channel, Kate and Charles...
Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, the story follows Kathryn Ardleigh and her husband, Charles, as they navigate a scandal involving Jennie Jerome Churchill. The revelation that Winston Churchill's father may have been Jack the Ripper threatens to derail Winston's promising political career. As they delve into this shocking claim, the couple must uncover the truth to protect the Churchill legacy and navigate the complexities of reputation and power in a tumultuous era.
Lord Charles Sheridan has launched an investigation into a jockey's recent (and mysterious) death-while his wife, Kate, puzzles over the long-ago theft of an actress's jewels. But soon the Sheridans can't help wondering if the two strange events are, somehow, connected.
Set against a backdrop of royal intrigue, the story follows Lord Charles Sheridan and his astute American wife, Kate, as they are tasked with uncovering the truth behind a prince living incognito at Glamis. Their mission to clear his name involves navigating deception and hidden identities, showcasing their wit and determination in a world of secrets.
Set against the backdrop of Coronation Day in 1902, the story unfolds as Charles and Kate Sheridan are drawn into a web of intrigue following an anarchist's fatal bombing attempt on the king. Their curiosity leads them to explore unsettling questions surrounding the incident, particularly the enigmatic Charlotte Conway, an editor at the anarchist newspaper, and her connection to expatriate author Jack London. As they delve deeper, the Sheridans uncover a complex interplay of politics, romance, and danger.
While researching Rosamund, the mistress of King Henry, at Blenheim Palace, Kate Sheridan finds herself drawn into a mysterious reenactment of the historical legend surrounding Rosamund's alleged poisoning by Eleanor of Aquitaine. As the past intertwines with the present, Kate's investigation leads to unexpected revelations, blurring the lines between history and reality.
