Masquerade in London (Samantha and Wyatt Mysteries #1)

London, 1861. Samantha Kingston has lived under the control of her overbearing uncle since the death of her parents six years ago. Trapped by the conventions of her gender and social class, she is desperate to find a way out. But when her aunt and uncle are murdered, the freedom she sought seems even further out of reach. A suspect in the crime, she finds herself on the run, unsure whom to trust, lost in the underworld she had only ever read about in the pages of a Dickens novel.

V.T. Wyatt has defied his aristocratic upbringing to pursue a life as a private investigator. After an unusual first meeting, he hires Samantha to help him solve a rash of burglaries. Soon, a connection between the burglaries and the murders emerges, drawing Samantha and Wyatt even closer together as they race to solve both mysteries and clear her name. ★★★★★ "A very interesting, intriguing and exciting read; I found it difficult to put down. Yes totally recommend, 5 stars for sure." ~Carol, Goodreads user ★★★★★ "Love a great story with lots of twists and turns. Wonderful characters to follow along on this adventure that keeps you guessing until the end. Interesting and complex story that will keep you reading the pages. Hard to put down." ~Rhonda, Booksprout reviewer ★★★★ "I love a good historical mystery, being transported to a different time and caught up in a good plot. This is one of those books. Great characters who buck against their class imposed roles to fight for the truth and what’s right. A good plot that kept me guessing and a wonderfully built approximation of the Victorian era. I was absolutely surprised at the ending in the best way. I would recommend this to any historical mystery fans!" ~Michelle, Booksprout reviewe