The Crimson Cavalier

Regency London is a dangerous place, especially for an independent, outspoken young woman. When a prominent but unpopular citizen is murdered, Georgiana Grey has good reason to know that the infamous highwayman known as the Crimson Cavalier is not to blame. She sets out to track down the real culprit - but her quest for the truth is obstructed on all sides and soon her own life is at stake. A picturesque Regency romp with darker undertones! ""Miss Georgiana Grey is not quite the proper gentlewoman everone thinks she is in Clarke's enchanting debut set in late 18th-century London. When a ruthless magistrate is found murdered, all signs point to the local highwayman, the Crimson Cavalier, as the culprit, but Georgiana knows differently and vows to discover the truth. . . Clare captures the flavor of the period and the hypocrisies of the socially prominent with flare while treating the less fortunate with sympathy. Readers will be eager for the next installment in the series.""-Publishers Weekly ""Well crafted, swiftly paced and with enough plot twists to keep you glued to the pages, The Crimson Cavalier is a read not to be missed.""-I Love a Mystery ""Witty dialog, and plenty of action.... Another winning tale from Creme de la Crime.""-Library Journal