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1812

Lord Elgin's Greek marbles are the talk of London society, so when a death threat arrives, the earl hires actress Dora Fitz-Pennington and the honourable Dr Jacob Sandys to investigate. They plunge into the scandals of society's most eminent members, from the Byron circle to the secret world of collectors.

As danger lurks around London's every corner, in the most exclusive ballrooms and the roughest taverns, Dora and Jacob will face not only what has been left unsaid simmering between them but the threat of silent assassins, traitorous acquaintances and the darkest of secrets...

Praise for Julia Golding

'I won't lie, I picked this book up because of the cover - absolutely stunning...it was a perfect read'

'This book was so good, I couldn't put it down'

'Simply delicious! This book is absolutely glorious...in the midst of a lot of Regency retellings, it stands out ... There is a wry wit throughout which balances beautifully with the dark themes'

'This book is absolutely fantastic!!! I was so caught up in reading it that I missed lunch, and it was past time to start dinner. Only the rumbling of my stomach made me put it down for a quick meal, after which I resumed my reading'

'Starts with a bang, never really pauses for breath, and has two main protagonists who are instantly likeable and easy to cheer for!'

'A roller-coaster ride with plenty of twists'

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'The writing of this book was exquisite ... I was hanging on to every last word'