The Secrets of Sir Christopher
Brighton 1824
Meet the unconventional Miss Beatrice Lovelace, who launches her detective agency after the magistrate ruled her father's suspicious death as natural causes. Hoping to restore her family name by solving a major case – a missing baronet turned up murdered – she reluctantly teams up with the charming but enigmatic Thomas Beaumont, a third son with access to the Ton.
Every thread of inquiry unravels secrets and deceptions, making Beatrice question whom she can trust. Most of all, Thomas. What motivates him to help her in this investigation?
Navigating between the servants downstairs and the pretentious world upstairs, Beatrice uncovers a truth far more dangerous and morally complex than she ever imagined.
The Beatrice Lovelace Mysteries
Where Bridgerton meets Miss Scarlet and the Duke in Sanditon
Set in the picturesque Regency seaside town of Brighton, this series features the fearless lady detective Miss Beatrice Lovelace, as sharp-minded as she is sharp-witted, and her sidekick Mr Thomas Beaumont.
From a missing baronet to a hanged man, an accidental death that might be a murder, this series immerses readers in the Regency seaside town of Brighton, where the Ton leisurely sojourn after each London season, bringing their troubles and secrets with them.
Meet the Lead Characters
Beatrice Lovelace, early twenties, spinster, lost her faith in the justice system when the magistrate ruled her father's suspicious death as natural causes. She sets up her own detective agency to help others find the truth and to restore her family name. Valuing the truth more than her life, she is fearless in confronting her suspects, driving Thomas Beaumont up the wall with worry.
Thomas Beaumont, mid-twenties, third son, is adamant to help Beatrice with her detective agency because of their shared past. Only Beatrice does not remember because of an incident he feels responsible for. He made a silent vow to protect her from harm, whatever it takes. And did I mention he can't handle blood?
The Setting
Brighton 1824, a Sussex seaside town with close ties to France, is an upcoming seaside resort after the defeat of Napoleon. A place where the Ton descends after the London season ends, strolling on the Pier, playing bowling on The Level and enjoying the events in the Assembly Rooms. A place where smuggling is as rife as gossip and secrets.
While others enjoy the picturesque charm of a seaside town, Beatrice observes and follows each clue with fearless determination, no matter the cost.
Perfect for Fans of
- The intriguing mystery series by Deanna Raybourn, Andrea Penrose, Agatha Christie and the TV-series Miss Scarlet and the Duke
- The witty banter and humour of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen
- The slowest of slow burns of Bridgerton, think Colin and Penelope, but let's hope these leads won't take 12 years to tie the knot
Book Two
Sleuthing in ProgressA Curious Case
Beatrice and Thomas are tasked to prove an accidental death is actually a murder.
