THE TEATIME TATTLER
Serving Scandal Steeped in Truth (or Close Enough)
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FROM OUR MOST IMAGINATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Dearest Readers,
As your devoted servant in all things scandalous and sparkling, I regret to inform you that yesterday’s highly anticipated auction at the Mivart Hotel was nearly undone by a brazen theft of the entire Lady Babbage jewelry collection—yes, you read that correctly, the entire collection!—mere hours before bidding was set to begin.
The glittering assortment of sapphires, diamonds, and heirloom tiaras had been intended to fund the futures (read: dowries) of Lady Babbage’s most promising daughters, Lady Cecilia and—well—me. Needless to say, I had a rather vested interest in those jewels remaining securely fastened to their velvet-lined display boxes.
Theft aside, the real mystery is this: where was my elder sister, Lady Cecilia Babbage, during the precise time of the robbery? Witnesses place her gliding from the gardens into the ballroom not long before the crime was discovered, cheeks flushed, hair slightly mussed, and accompanied by her dashing fiancé. Curious, no?
But what’s more, that very fiancé is now under suspicion for the theft, even though another certain gentleman of questionable profession (rumored to possess excellent cheekbones and an even more scandalous past) was seen slipping into a second-floor chamber minutes earlier—and hasn’t been seen since.
Of course, I would never suggest my sister is involved in anything improper. Perish the thought! But one does wonder how a quiet young lady with a fondness for Greek poetry and lace gloves could suddenly develop such… resolve in defending her beloved. Or such suspiciously effective lock-picking skills.
The stolen jewels remain unaccounted for, the auction was postponed, and Mama has taken to bed with a compress of lavender water and renewed threats to cancel all future suitors. Meanwhile, I have taken to writing for the Tattler, which frankly seems a far better use of my time than pretending to embroider while eavesdropping in drawing rooms (though I shall, of course, continue to do both).
Until the truth is revealed, I shall be watching. Very closely. And taking notes. Possibly from under a fern.
With admiration for your appetite for intrigue,
Miss E.B.
(Yes, that E.B.—but do keep it between us)

It Takes a Spy

Step back in time to London in 1851, where Lady Cecilia’s world is turned upside down when a thief steals the jewelry collection her parents had planned to auction to fund her dowry. Cecilia’s future seemed bright following her engagement to Devin Montlake, but disaster strikes when he is framed for the crime. With society’s rules hindering their every move, it’s up to Cecilia to clear his name and recover the stolen items before time runs out.

But as they race through the streets of London, Cecilia, her sister, and Devin are faced with unexpected twists and turns. Will they be able to outsmart the real culprit and reclaim the jewelry before it’s too late?

 

Join them for a rollicking adventure filled with intrigue, romance, and suspense.If you enjoyed books like “The Thief Who Stole My Heart” or “A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder,” then you’ll love “It Takes a Spy.” Don’t wait, buy now before the price changes! Tropes✓ HEA✓ Victorian Romance✓ M/F✓ Her POV✓ Jewel Heist✓ Family issues✓ Sisters✓ Romantic✓ Friends to lovers✓ Victorian✓ Aristocrats✓ Historical✓ Standalone in SeriesTrigger Warning: Mild swearing, Open door love scene, M/F.

It Takes a Spy is Book 1 in Sheridan Jeane’s Secrets and Seduction Series…THE SECRETS AND SEDUCTION SERIES (can be read as standalones)Book 0.5 – Lady Cecilia is Cordially Disinvited for ChristmasBook 1 – It Takes a Spy…Book 2 – Lady Catherine’s SecretBook 3 – Once Upon a SpyBook 4 – My Lady, My SpyBook 5 – Along Came a Spy

You can also find Sheridan’s newest story Duke By Dawn in the anthology Dukes All Night Long on Amazon: https://readerlinks.com/l/5074464

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About Sheridan Jeane:

Award winning author Sheridan Jeane loves books, writing, cats, and history, so writing historical romances is right up her alley. She read constantly as a child, and while at summer camp, her father built a bookcase wall in her bedroom to house them all!She’s pared down her collection after multiple moves, but still clings to the signed editions, which she cherishes.When she’s not writing, she’s probably working on home improvement projects or volunteering with a local volunteer-run charity, Child Health Association of Sewickley, raising money for children in southwestern Pennsylvania.