The Lady’s Guide to Death and Deception
The Lady’s Guide to Death and Deception is the third book in the Mary Bennet spy trilogy, which began with The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet.
“Beautifully written, masterfully plotted, meet a Mary Bennet every bit as fascinating and twice as daring as her more famous sisters.” -Gretchen Archer, USA Today bestselling author
“Cowley manages to turn a little-liked, ignored and stilted girl into one of my favorite of Austen’s characters….This third novel of the series is her best. I laughed and I cried and cheered for Mary to succeed in her endeavors and hopefully find love at last.”
– Carol Pratt Bradley, author of Light of the Candle
A brief description of The Lady’s Guide to Death and Deception
What is a spy willing to do when both her heart and her country are at risk?
Life changes once again for British spy Miss Mary Bennet when Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from the Isle of Elba. Mary quickly departs England for Brussels, the city where the Allied forces prepare for war against the French. But shortly after her arrival, one of the Duke of Wellington’s best officers is murdered, an event which threatens to break the delicate alliance between the Allies.
Investigating the murder forces Mary into precarious levels of espionage, role-playing, and deception with her new partner, Mr. Withrow—the nephew and heir of her prominent sponsor, and the spy with whom she’s often at odds. Together, they court danger and discovery as they play dual roles gathering intelligence for the British. But soon Mary realizes that her growing feelings towards Mr. Withrow put her heart in as much danger as her life. And then there’s another murder.
Mary will need to unmask the murderer before more people are killed, but can she do so and remain hidden in the background?
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Austenprose: Exclusive interview on The Lady’s Guide to Death and Deception
The Big Idea: Post by Katherine Cowley on how Napoleon Bonaparte shapes the book
Where to Find Your Own Copy of The Lady’s Guide to Death and Deception
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