The Heir

Praise for Darcie Wilde’s Mysteries“Rosalind Thorne treads a knife edge in [Regency] London….Penniless, she maintains her small household by helping more prosperous members of the haute ton solve their problems….Wilde springs a series of surprises….that are also opportunities for the reader to bond with her….Compelling.” —Kirkus Review, STARRED REVIEW on The Secret of the Lost Pearls“Well-crafted…The chapter headings include quotes from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice; and like Elizabeth Bennet, Rosalind seeks to know the truth of characters’ motivations and feelings through acute observation of small actions…A sweet romance involving the handsome Adam Harkness of the Bow Street Runners enhances the complex puzzle surrounding the pearls. Fans of Dianne Freeman and Anna Lee Huber will find much to enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly on The Secret of the Lost Pearls“Fans of female-led historical mysteries will delight in the way Rosalind traverses both the respectable drawing rooms and the seamy underside of Regency London hidden beneath the manners and tea.” —Historical Novel Society on The Secret of the Lost Pearls“Compelling period drama.” —Kirkus Review on A Counterfeit Suitor“Meticulously crafted…Rosalind is an empathetic, perceptive lead, and her relationships with her caring friends add much to the book’s appeal. A plot as complex as a Chinese puzzle box will keep readers turning the pages. Wilde offers a fascinating, richly detailed look at Regency society.” —Publishers Weekly on A Counterfeit Suitor“A well-researched story, the narrative is fast-paced with spot-on dialogue…An absolute delight.” —Historical Novel Society on A Counterfeit Suitor“Wilde writes about high society social codes the same way Phoebe Waller-Bridge makes cheeky asides in “Fleabag.” —Bookpage on A Lady Compromised“Complex social networks spark an equally complex puzzle.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW for A Lady Compromised“Wilde’s description of people, places, and events create an immersive experience for the reader…A Lady Compromised portrays the outwardly straight-laced mores a complicated social connections of the country gentry vividly through a varied cast of characters.” —Mystery Scene on A Lady Compromised“Rosalind carries the soul of Sherlock Holmes in the world of Elizabeth Bennet, and it’s a hard combination to beat.” —BookPage on And Dangerous to Know

Darcie Wilde is the award-winning author of stylishly adventurous historical mysteries and romances, including the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries, a Regency-set series inspired by the novels of Jane Austen, as well as the Regency Makeover Trilogy. She has also written, under the name Sarah Zettel, Locus and Philip K. Dick Award-winning novels, including Fool’s War, a New York Times Notable Books of the Year selection. She lives in Michigan.

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