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The Secret Life of a Lady
The Queen's Deadly Damsels (Book 1)
- Author
- Darcy McGuire
- Narrator
- Polly Edsell
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 14 June 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 16 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup, Historical adventure fiction
What to expect
Lady Hannah Simmons is a quintessential wallflower, unassuming, dowdy yet ignored by most. But underneath her plain exterior, Hannah is hiding a thrilling secret! Unbeknownst to the rest of the ton, she is Queen Victoria’s leading femme fatale, slipping unnoticed through the streets of London and listening to scandalous whispers from lords and ladies. But with daggers in her stockings and pistols in her pockets, Hannah's mission is to apprehend a deadly killer.
Private Investigator to the Prime Minister, damaged, yet devastatingly handsome ex-war hero Duke Robert Killian always puts duty first. However, when he finds himself competing with the intriguing Lady Hannah on the same daring task, his blood boils with frustration - and desire! Is it possible to seduce this vexing woman whose not afraid to put herself in danger and achieve the upper hand?
Hannah enjoys Killian's attempts to distract and tempt her, but she has never faced an adversary she couldn’t overthrow. And Killian has never met a challenge he couldn’t conquer...until now. The gauntlet has been thrown, can they finish their jobs and resist the temptation?
Perfect for fans of India Holton, Evie Dunmore and Sophie Irwin!
Keep your friends close…and your enemies even closer!Praise for Darcy McGuire
'I couldn’t get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard
'A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Masterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night.' Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'What a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Darcy McGuire
- Narrator
- Polly Edsell
- Duration
- 9 hours 16 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 June 2024
- ISBN
- 9781836035299
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup, Historical adventure fiction
Synopsis
The first in a spicy historical romance series, featuring a cast of deadly damsels! Perfect for fans of Bridgerton.Never Underestimate a wallflower!Lady Hannah Simmons is a quintessential wallflower, unassuming, dowdy yet ignored by most. But underneath her plain exterior, Hannah is hiding a thrilling secret! Unbeknownst to the rest of the ton, she is Queen Victoria’s leading femme fatale, slipping unnoticed through the streets of London and listening to scandalous whispers from lords and ladies. But with daggers in her stockings and pistols in her pockets, Hannah's mission is to apprehend a deadly killer.Private Investigator to the Prime Minister, damaged, yet devastatingly handsome ex-war hero Duke Robert Killian always puts duty first. However, when he finds himself competing with the intriguing Lady Hannah on the same daring task, his blood boils with frustration - and desire! Is it possible to seduce this vexing woman whose not afraid to put herself in danger and achieve the upper hand?Hannah enjoys Killian's attempts to distract and tempt her, but she has never faced an adversary she couldn’t overthrow. And Killian has never met a challenge he couldn’t conquer...until now. The gauntlet has been thrown, can they finish their jobs and resist the temptation?Perfect for fans of India Holton, Evie Dunmore and Sophie Irwin!Keep your friends close…and your enemies even closer!Praise for Darcy McGuire'I couldn’t get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard'A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Masterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night.' Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'What a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review
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