A Bitter Cut

In July 1833, Lady Darby and her husband, Sebastian Gage, are settling into their home at Bevington Park while hosting a country house party. Tensions rise when Kiera becomes embroiled in a mystery after the secretary of a contentious guest, industrialist Jeremiah Birnam, is found murdered with Birnam present. Convinced of his innocence, Kiera and Sebastian take it upon themselves to investigate, uncovering a web of enemies and threats that could jeopardize their loved ones and Kiera's brother's romantic future.