The Art of a Lie

In "The Art of a Lie" by Laura Shepherd-Robinson, set in 18th-century England, widowed confectioner Hannah Cole grapples with her late husband's mysterious death and a surprising financial windfall. As she faces conspiracies from suppliers and scrutiny from magistrate Henry Fielding, Hannah teams up with a friend of her husband, William Devereux, to uncover the truth behind her husband’s secret life in London’s gambling dens. This richly detailed historical novel promises a thrilling tapestry of love, betrayal, and intrigue.