A long-held family feud reignites when two rival antiquities brokers arrive at
the same house party in Regency England.
Olivia Brannon knows her goals are unconventional. As a young woman in Regency
England, her best bet—according to society—is to marry well and secure a steady
future for herself. But Olivia has never been interested in convention. She’d prefer to
follow in her deceased father’s footsteps and journey to foreign lands in search of rare
and valuable antiquities.
Eager to make a name for herself in the antiquities world, Olivia jumps at an invitation
to join a wealthy widow at the famed Cloverton Hall to evaluate her private antiquities
collection. Secrecy of the task is vital, and in order to conceal her efforts Olivia must
pretend to be a house party guest to avoid suspicion and to explain her presence.
Lucas Avery, whose father was a rival of Olivia’s father, has also arrived at the
Cloverton Hall house party, hired by the new master of Cloverton Hall—the widow’s
nephew—to appraise the renowned Cloverton Hall collection. When Lucas discovers
Olivia masquerading as a party guest while covertly conducting her own assessment,
he’s keen to renew the family rivalry. But as their paths frequently cross, he’s
unprepared for the effect the refreshingly honest—and beautiful—Olivia has on him.
Yet all is not as it seems. Both Olivia and Lucas are shocked by the astonishing
discovery of counterfeit pieces, and when the unexpected occurs, everyone is a
suspect . . . and Olivia and Lucas both must choose whom they will trust. Only the
hidden treasure will allow Louisa and her sister to gain their freedom.
1. Sweet Regency romance set in the same time period as Bridgerton
2. Part of the Houses of Yorkshire series but can be read as a stand-alone novel
3. Book length: 83,000 words
4. Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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