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AN UNLADYLIKE SECRET - Amita Murray
A Marleigh Sisters Novel
Avon
ISBN:  9780063296565
ISBN10: 006329656X
May 2025
Historical Regency

Devonshire, England - Regency Era

Mira Marleigh has floated through London Society, appearing to be no one but the companion of her friend, Ursula. In reality, however, Mira is the mysterious gossip writer Aurelius, whom everyone assumes is a man. Able to hear and witness all sorts of valuable information due to her fairly invisible status, Mira has become the talk of the ton. While discreet, most of her writings invite speculation as to which member of Society is being discussed. Usually there is nothing that comes of her publications except some minor gossip. But one article about an argument between two brothers causes concern when one of the brothers is found dead not long after the incident. 

Stephen Underwood is found deceased after he and his half-brother Finnegan were heard having a heated discussion, and now, due to Mira's column, it is Finnegan who is suspected of killing Stephen. Stephen's widow, Lucretia contacts "Aurelius" asking for his help in proving Finnegan's innocence as well as finding a missing diary that Stephen claimed was worth a fortune. Feeling mildly guilty about her story, Mira, along with her friend, Ursula, travels to Devonshire to meet the girl. Introducing herself as Aurelius' assistant, Mira agrees to help Lucretia, although she has no idea how. But, during a walk along the coast, Mira meets a man who may, or may not, be able to help.

AN UNLADYLIKE SECRET is a delightful combination of a Regency romance and a mystery. Mira is a strong, intelligent young woman with a past few know about. Her meeting with the handsome stranger sets in motion the search for answers, as well as a time for Mira to come to grips with her past as well as her future. Character driven; AN UNLADYLIKE SECRET is an excellent tale.

Jani Brooks

 
   
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