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The first installment in the Lady Worthing series. A body on her property presents several problems for Lady Worthing. Suspicion is bound to point to her, with her skin color and h er mother's reputation against public opinion. And she can't divulge her alibi, as she was attending a secret abolitionist meeting. How Abigail steps up to this challenge makes for an interesting story. Riley researches what it was really like for people of color in Regency England, adding depth to her Regency mystery/romance fiction. In the back she includes a few pages of notes on the historical movements, characters, and places that are woven into her novel. Kensington Publishing Corp. 2022. Hb, Dj. NEW. $21.00 Show more