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Set against the backdrop of a girls' school in Bath during Christmas, Arabella Dempsey embarks on a teaching position despite Jane Austen's caution. Her encounter with Reginald "Turnip" Fitzhugh, often confused with a notorious spy, leads them into a thrilling escapade after discovering a cryptic message in their Christmas pudding. As they navigate a world filled with French aristocrats and intrigue, the duo must determine if their holiday will bring festive cheer or unexpected danger.

Only Henrietta Uppington and Miles Dorrington know where England's elusive spy, the Pink Carnation, is stationed, and they've deciphered a message that France's Black Tulip is on a deadly mission to eliminate the British spy.

Veteran governess Laura Grey joins the Selwick Spy School, expecting thrilling adventures, but her first assignment is to care for the children of André Jaouen, a close aide to Bonaparte's minister of police. As she uncovers Jaouen's odd behavior, a surprising connection develops between them.

Set against the backdrop of colonial Barbados, this Victorian epic weaves a tale of lost love and betrayal. It explores themes of jealousy and rebellion, immersing readers in a richly detailed historical context. The story unfolds with complex characters navigating their intertwined fates amid the societal challenges of the era. As secrets unravel, the characters confront their desires and the consequences of their actions, making for a gripping narrative filled with emotional depth and dramatic tension.

Set against a backdrop of rich historical detail, this mystery intertwines the lives of three women across different eras. Their stories reveal secrets and connections that span generations, showcasing how the past influences the present. As the narrative unfolds, themes of resilience and discovery emerge, drawing readers into a compelling exploration of identity and legacy. The authors skillfully blend suspense with emotional depth, creating an engaging tale that captivates and intrigues.

Determined to secure another London season without assistance from her new brother-in-law, Mary Alsworthy accepts a secret assignment from Lord Vaughn on behalf of the Pink Carnation: to infiltrate the ranks of the dreaded French spy, the Black Tulip, before he and his master can stage their planned invasion of England.

New York Times bestselling authors Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig present a masterful collaboration—a rich, multigenerational novel of love and loss that spans half a century.... 1945: When critically wounded Captain Cooper Ravenel is brought to a private hospital on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, young Dr. Kate Schuyler is drawn into a complex mystery that connects three generations of women in her family to a single extraordinary room in a Gilded Age mansion. Who is the woman in Captain Ravenel’s miniature portrait who looks so much like Kate? And why is she wearing the ruby pendant handed down to Kate by her mother? In their pursuit of answers, they find themselves drawn into the turbulent stories of Olive Van Alan, driven in the Gilded Age from riches to rags, who hired out as a servant in the very house her father designed, and Lucy Young, who in the Jazz Age came from Brooklyn to Manhattan seeking the father she had never known. But are Kate and Cooper ready for the secrets that will be revealed in the Forgotten Room? READERS GUIDE INCLUDED

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