‘A rollicking, romantic tale of love and intrigue in aristocratic Victorian Scotland. Sarah Ferguson's fascinatingly detailed novel kept me turning the pages as it's very entertaining.' Dame Joan Collins
‘If you loved Her Heart for a Compass, you will love A Most Intriguing Lady' Sunday Times bestselling author Fern Britton
‘She's done it again, and I bet this one will be even more successful.' Jeffrey Archer
‘A wonderful and colourful romance, well-researched, well-realised, and rich in historical detail. In short, another beguiling read from the Duchess of York'
Lord Julian Fellowes
‘A fantastic historical mystery with plenty of passion as you would expect from the Duchess of York. A triumph'
New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey OBE ,
The new sweeping historical romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author
Scandals, seduction and secrets… and one woman's quest to uncover the truth. The most intriguing historical romance of 2023. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott has a secret. Overlooked and underestimated by all who meet her, the wallflower daughter of Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch has a sharp intelligence and keen powers of observation. Traits that make her perfect to uncover society crimes – those whose wealthy victims have their pride and reputation at stake.
Unnoticed amongst the ballrooms of grand houses, Mary uncovers stolen jewellery, missing money, and saves reputations. When Mary meets Colonel Walter Trefusis, an unlikely alliance is formed as the two work together. And soon Tre will see that between diamond thefts and scandal there is more to this wallflower than meets the eye.
