THE WHISPERING TONGUES a sumptuous and unputdownable Regency murder mystery

<p class=ql-align-justify>Anthea Halliwell's once-bright future is cruelly taken from her the moment she is accused of stealing a necklace dripping with rubies and diamonds and attempting to sell it.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Her beloved Captain Crispin breaks off their engagement at the first hint of scandal and marries her friend instead. Then to make matters worse her father gambles away their fortune.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Heartbroken and penniless Anthea is forced to beg handsome Gideon Rodrigo for help. But she never expects him to propose.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>It may be a marriage of convenience for Anthea but Gideon will do anything to clear his wife's name.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Gideon enlists the help of John and Lydia Savidge who have their own reputation for solving crimes.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>While tongues wag and suspicions mount John and Lydia suspect more than theft and slander are at play.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>And someone is killing to keep their secrets hidden . . .</p>