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A Useful Woman Mystery
Coming, December 2023
Coming, December 2023
Rosalind Thorne’s quick wits and discretion have proved invaluable to London’s haut ton. Success has at last brought her financial stability and a new home, which she shares with her best friend, Alice Littlefield. But now trouble has infiltrated Rosalind’s sanctuary, and the reputations in danger include her own.
Alice has formed a tender attachment to Amelia, the maid in their employ, and her affection is returned. But before meeting Alice, Amelia was involved with Cate Levitton, daughter of a well-respected family. The scandalous liaison caused the Levittons to banish Cate to the house of her widowed cousin. Amelia has no expectation of seeing Cate again—until she stumbles upon her in the marketplace, looking deathly ill.
The women bring Cate to their home with the help of Bow Street officer Adam Harkness, who deduces that Cate’s sickness may in fact be arsenic poisoning. But who had motive, or means? As Rosalind and Adam work side by side, their suspicions grow—as does the bond between them. Rosalind knows that both her blossoming relationship with Adam and her increasing independence would be frowned upon by society. Poison, politics, jealousy and jewel thieves combine in Rosalind’s most complex case yet. But to solve this dangerous puzzle, Rosalind must also decide where her heart and her future lie . . .
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Alice has formed a tender attachment to Amelia, the maid in their employ, and her affection is returned. But before meeting Alice, Amelia was involved with Cate Levitton, daughter of a well-respected family. The scandalous liaison caused the Levittons to banish Cate to the house of her widowed cousin. Amelia has no expectation of seeing Cate again—until she stumbles upon her in the marketplace, looking deathly ill.
The women bring Cate to their home with the help of Bow Street officer Adam Harkness, who deduces that Cate’s sickness may in fact be arsenic poisoning. But who had motive, or means? As Rosalind and Adam work side by side, their suspicions grow—as does the bond between them. Rosalind knows that both her blossoming relationship with Adam and her increasing independence would be frowned upon by society. Poison, politics, jealousy and jewel thieves combine in Rosalind’s most complex case yet. But to solve this dangerous puzzle, Rosalind must also decide where her heart and her future lie . . .
A Rosalind Thorne Mystery
Book 5 of 5
Book 5 of 5
It is every mama’s dearest wish that her daughter marries well. But how to ensure that a seemingly earnest suitor is not merely a fortune hunter? Rosalind is involved in just such a case, discreetly investigating a client’s prospective son-in-law, when she is drawn into another predicament shockingly close to home.
Rosalind’s estranged father, Sir Reginald Thorne—a drunkard and forger—has fallen into the hands of the vicious scoundrel Russell Fullerton. Angered by her interference in his blackmail schemes, Fullerton intends to unleash Sir Reginald on society and ruin Rosalind. Before Rosalind’s enemy can act, Sir Reginald is found murdered—and Fullerton is arrested for the crime. He protests his innocence, and Rosalind reluctantly agrees to uncover the truth, suspecting that this mystery may be linked to her other, ongoing cases.
Aided by her sister, Charlotte, and sundry friends and associates—including handsome Bow Street Runner Adam Harkness—Rosalind sets to work. But with political espionage and Napoleon loyalists in the mix, there may be more sinister motives, and far higher stakes, than she ever imagined...
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Rosalind’s estranged father, Sir Reginald Thorne—a drunkard and forger—has fallen into the hands of the vicious scoundrel Russell Fullerton. Angered by her interference in his blackmail schemes, Fullerton intends to unleash Sir Reginald on society and ruin Rosalind. Before Rosalind’s enemy can act, Sir Reginald is found murdered—and Fullerton is arrested for the crime. He protests his innocence, and Rosalind reluctantly agrees to uncover the truth, suspecting that this mystery may be linked to her other, ongoing cases.
Aided by her sister, Charlotte, and sundry friends and associates—including handsome Bow Street Runner Adam Harkness—Rosalind sets to work. But with political espionage and Napoleon loyalists in the mix, there may be more sinister motives, and far higher stakes, than she ever imagined...
A Rosalind Thorne Mystery
Book 4 of 5
Book 4 of 5
Rosalind is pleased when she's invited to Cassel House to help her friend, Louisa, prepare for her upcoming wedding. But that's not the only event on her agenda. The trip will also afford Rosalind the chance to see Devon Winterbourne, the newly minted Duke of Casselmaine. Devon and Rosalind were on the verge of betrothal before the infamous Thorne family scandal derailed their courtship. Now Rosalind wonders if there's a chance their love might reignite.
Devon is as handsome as Rosalind remembers and it's clear the attraction they once shared hasn't waned. But their time together is interrupted by one crisis after another--not the least of which is an awkwardly timed request for help from Louisa's friend, Helen Corbyn.
Not long ago, the untimely death of Helen's brother, William, was ruled a suicide, but few people truly believe he took his own life. Helen needs to know what really happened--especially since she's engaged to the man some suspect of secretly killing William.
While Rosalind desperately wants to help, she fears her efforts might cast a pall over Louisa's nuptials, not to mention her reunion with Devon. But when another untimely death rocks the ton, Rosalind has no choice but to uncover the truth before more people die...even if her actions threaten her future with Devon.
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Devon is as handsome as Rosalind remembers and it's clear the attraction they once shared hasn't waned. But their time together is interrupted by one crisis after another--not the least of which is an awkwardly timed request for help from Louisa's friend, Helen Corbyn.
Not long ago, the untimely death of Helen's brother, William, was ruled a suicide, but few people truly believe he took his own life. Helen needs to know what really happened--especially since she's engaged to the man some suspect of secretly killing William.
While Rosalind desperately wants to help, she fears her efforts might cast a pall over Louisa's nuptials, not to mention her reunion with Devon. But when another untimely death rocks the ton, Rosalind has no choice but to uncover the truth before more people die...even if her actions threaten her future with Devon.
10 Comments
Laurie Gatrell
Wow. Just, wow!
I have really enjoyed re-listening to the first two Rosalind Thorne mysteries, and am getting ready to listen again to the third.
Thank you for sharing your amazing writing talents. It was only after this second “reading” that I heard that Sarah Zettel (sp?) held the copy right, and so I looked up her name. I’m impressed with all you’ve accomplished in the science fiction world, too. I may try one of them later.
Sincerely,
LG.
Darcie Wilde
Thank you so much, and thank you for reaching out.
Bunnie Ford
Am looking forward to the 4-6 books but when might they be available in paperback? Love the relationships between Rosalind and both Adam and Devon.
Vicki Haslip
Will you be continuing the Rosalind Throrne series I certainly hope so I love these books
Tess
Just read the first 2 books in the Rosalind Thorne mystery series and enjoyed them very much. Will be starting #3 soon. I just have one question. Who is the father of Mrs Seymours baby in a Purely Private Matter? Very confused.
Darcie Wilde
First of all, sorry about the slow reply! SPOILER ALERT! Her husband is the baby’s father, she just doesn’t want to raise a child with him, for reasons which I do hope are obvious.
Kathy Beauchamp
Why does the cover art for the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries show the main character with black hair when you describe her as having golden, fair hair?
Darcie Wilde
It’s frequently the case that things end up on book covers for artistic or aesthetic reasons that sometimes don’t match what’s actually in the book. In this case, I expect the dark hair made the character “pop” more against the background. The good news is that starting with The Secret of the Lost Pearls, we do have a fair-haired Rosalind on the cover.
Jean Imperato
I just finished. Reading “The Secret of the Lost Pearls”
I enjoyed the book, we are planning on hosting a ladies tea and suggesting everyone read the book in order that we can discuss it.
Would you be willing to join the meeting via zoom and talk to the group about the book, your background and what books you see coming in the future?
Pat Shiverdecker
I just finished reading, The Secret of the Lady’s Maid.
I read all 7 books. I need more Rosalind Thorne mysteries.
Please write more. Don’t leave us hanging!!!!
Thank you,I look forward to more books!!!!
Pat Shiverdecker
March,2024