The Villain’s Fatal Plot

In this captivating Regency romantic mystery by bestselling author Patricia Rice, newly-arrived Verity Palmer faces a chilling discovery: her former governess has been poisoned, leaving her with a dangerous secret. Teaming up with Rafe Russell, an ex-mess sergeant turned bailiff, the pair must navigate a web of intrigue and suspicious characters in the derelict village of Gravesyde Priory. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Verity confronts her troubled past while Rafe becomes an unexpected ally, forcing them to trust each other to evade the shadowy villains pursuing them. Together, they must unravel the truth before a killer strikes again, putting their futures at stake.