b'A Thieving at Carlton HouseErica VetschOF CLOAKS & DAGGERS #1Unlikely alliances form when a killer is on the loose . but who can be trusted?T he Home Office has asked Sir Bertrand Thorndike to head an investigation into stolen royal jewels. And as with everything concerning the Prince Regent, discretion is paramount.Its the perfect chance for Bertie to step out of his broth-ers long shadow. Unfortunately, his superior, the Duke of Haverly, has a plan that makes him balk: in order to sell his cover, Bertie must play the part of a man looking for love, ready to reform his rakish ways. The duke is willing to let Bertie name his own investigative team, but his recommen-dation that the team include Philippa Cashel has Bertie on his guard. Does the dukeknown for his behind-the-scenes machinationshave an ulterior motive?Philippa escaped her life as one of societys best-known courtesans, devoting herself to helping other women in dire straits.SowhenSirBertrandThorndikeapproachesher about joining his team as an agent of the Crown, she is skep-tical. Why her? Shes focused on getting her school for under-privilegedwomenupandrunning,notcloak-and-dagger skullduggery.When one of Philippas rescued girls is arrested for steal-ing the royal jewels and another is murdered, Philippa will risk partnering with Bertie to find the loot and stop the killer.Beloved Regency author Erica Vetsch begins this new series with all the elements that keep her readers coming back. From historical accuracy to rousing mystery to deep characterfaithjourneys,AThievingatCarltonHousewill 978-0-8254-4862-1 please Regency loversand anyone else who loves a great $16.99 story.Paperback5.5 x 8.5304 pages Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and FICTION / Christian / Romance / Historical ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times Kregel PublicationsRights: World Top Pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, September 17, 2024 romance,andwatchingsports.ThistransplantedKansan now makes her home in Minnesota. Learn more about Erica at ericavetsch.com.Related Titles Unique Selling PointsThe first in a new series set in Vetschs popular Haverly universeEntertaining combination of slow-burn romance and court intrigueBest-selling author in the Regency settingThe Debutantes Code The Lost Lieutenant978-0-8254-4713-6 978-0-8254-4617-7$16.99 $16.996 | kregel.com'