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  • The Secret of the Lost Pearls

  • A Useful Woman Mystery, Book 1
  • By: Darcie Wilde
  • Narrated by: Ruth Redman
  • Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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The Secret of the Lost Pearls

By: Darcie Wilde
Narrated by: Ruth Redman
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Summary

The resourceful and intrepid Rosalind Thorne, a heroine after Jane Austen's heart, returns to solve another mystery within Regency-era high society in the latest novel in Darcie Wilde's nationally bestselling historical series. Ideal for fans of Amanda Quick, Lauren Willig, and Deanna Raybourn.

Beyond the glittering ballrooms and elegant parties of Regency London lurk all manner of unexpected dangers. In this captivating mystery series inspired by the novels of Jane Austen, no one is better equipped to help ladies who find themselves wronged than Rosalind Thorne . . .

Rosalind Thorne may not have a grand fortune of her own, but she possesses virtues almost as prized by the haut ton: discretion, and a web of connections that enable her to discover just about anything about anyone. Known as a “most useful woman,” Rosalind helps society ladies in need—for a modest fee, of course—and her client roster is steadily increasing.

Mrs. William Douglas, nEe Bethany Graves, presents Rosalind with a particularly delicate predicament. A valuable pearl necklace has gone missing, and Bethany's husband believes the thief is Nora, Bethany's disgraced sister. Nora made a scandalous elopement at age sixteen and returned three years later, telling the family that her husband was dead.

But as Rosalind begins her investigations, under cover of helping the daughters of the house prepare for their first London season, she realizes that the family harbors even more secrets than scandals. The intrigue swirling around the Douglases includes fraud, forgery, blackmail, and soon, murder. And it will fall to Rosalind, aided by charming Bow Street officer Adam Harkness, to untangle the shocking truth and discover who is a thief—and who is a killer.

©2023 Sarah Zettel (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd
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The Secret of the lost Pearls by Darcie Wilde

I have listened to a number of books by this Author. And they are never a disappointment. The lead female is clever, and courageous. And the storyline is full of twists and turns. So you never know who is to be trusted. Excellent clever piece of fiction.

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The twists and turns

I just didn’t have a clue about the end game. This story was a great read .
The narrator was keeping the plot well balanced and I was very impressed with the way it went.

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Great narration, complicated storyline,

Really enjoyed the narration, and the story moved from character to character with ease. I found there were maybe too many characters to keep juggling in my head and it might have been easier to watch on TV.

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Like a Jane Austin novel with a twist.

I enjoyed the references to Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. The similarities and also the differences. Murder and intrigue.

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Lots going on!

So much going on in plot but still very enjoyable , I liked the narrators voice , this can make or break an audio book would recommend .

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