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‘If you loved Her Heart for a Compass, you will love [this book]’ Sunday Times bestselling author Fern Britton

Scandals, seduction and secrets… and one woman’s quest to uncover the truth

Wallflower Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott has a secret. Moving effortlessly unnoticed amongst the ballrooms and palaces of Queen Victoria, her sharp intelligence and keen powers of observation allow her to quietly solve society crimes – coming to the rescue of those whose pride and fortune are at stake.

Overlooked and underestimated, Mary finds missing money, recovers stolen jewellery and saves reputations. When she meets Colonel Walter Trefusis, an unlikely and spirited alliance is formed. But Mary has more than met her match in her sleuthing partner. As she battles the expectations of society and her family, Mary must follow her heart – whatever the cost…

Previously published as A Most Intriguing Lady

©2023 Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Detective Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Mystery Romance Royal Romance Royalty Victorian Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

‘A rollicking, romantic tale of love and intrigue in aristocratic Victorian Scotland. Sarah Ferguson’s fascinatingly detailed novel kept me turning the pages as it’s very entertaining.’ Dame Joan Collins

‘A wonderful and colourful romance, well-researched, well-realised, and rich in historical detail. In short, another beguiling read’ Lord Julian Fellowes

‘A fantastic historical mystery with plenty of passion. A triumph’ New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey OBE

‘She’s done it again, and I bet this one will be even more successful.’ Jeffrey Archer

‘Fast paced, romantic and good fun, this is a modern take on a classic period, with delightful characters to boot.’ Candis Magazine
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I really enjoyed this book and look forward to writing more books by Sarah Ferguson. Great book

Loved the book

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This was the first book of Sarah Ferguson that I have read & I enjoyed it & wanted to know what happened next & I liked the historical explanation at the end. I love historical novels.

I Enjoyed this book.

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I preferred the first novel but this is quite enjoyable. It feels a bit like a series of short stories involving the same characters, The narration is good but a bit over enunciated at times.

Good effort

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Really enjoyed this second book by Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York. Her narration along with Ell Potter was excellent. As much as I loved this book, I am so glad that females have advanced over the years. But loved the gentry style of life from my armchair all the same. I am sure I will get book number 3 when it comes out. I would recommend this book

Another enjoyable book

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This is the first book I have read by Sarah Ferguson and I have to say I loved it. It kept me interested and I liked the plot.

Historical romance

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