The Case of the Vanishing Heiress
(2025)(The first book in the Lady Theodora Ashcombe Mysteries series)
A novel by Daisy Landish
A society heiress vanishes without a trace. A Gothic mansion harbors deadly secrets. And Lady Theodora Ashcombe faces her most dangerous case yet.
When nineteen-year-old Charlotte Elderfield disappears from the mysterious Vesper House, London society whispers of elopement and scandal. But Lady Theodora Ashcombe knows better. Armed with a cryptic message delivered by a mechanical butterfly and her growing reputation as a consulting detective, Theo suspects something far more sinister than romantic drama.
With her quick-witted cousin Beatrice at her side and the complicated romantic tension of her relationship with private inquiry agent Jasper Welles simmering beneath the surface, Theo delves into a world where Gothic mansions hide modern horrors and proper ladies harbor deadly secrets.
But as the investigation deepens, Theo discovers that Charlotte's disappearance is connected to a smuggling ring that reaches into the highest levels of society—the same conspiracy that may have claimed her own father's life. Now, with Inspector Hargrave's reluctant assistance and Pip's uncanny nose for danger, she must navigate treacherous social waters where one wrong step could make her the next victim.
In Victorian London, some mysteries are worth dying for... and killing for.
Perfect for fans of Tasha Alexander's Lady Emily series, Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell mysteries, and classic Agatha Christie, this atmospheric historical mystery combines intricate plotting with rich period detail and a heroine who refuses to be constrained by society's expectations.
First in the Lady Theodora Ashcombe Mysteries—start your addiction today!
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Genre: Mystery
When nineteen-year-old Charlotte Elderfield disappears from the mysterious Vesper House, London society whispers of elopement and scandal. But Lady Theodora Ashcombe knows better. Armed with a cryptic message delivered by a mechanical butterfly and her growing reputation as a consulting detective, Theo suspects something far more sinister than romantic drama.
With her quick-witted cousin Beatrice at her side and the complicated romantic tension of her relationship with private inquiry agent Jasper Welles simmering beneath the surface, Theo delves into a world where Gothic mansions hide modern horrors and proper ladies harbor deadly secrets.
But as the investigation deepens, Theo discovers that Charlotte's disappearance is connected to a smuggling ring that reaches into the highest levels of society—the same conspiracy that may have claimed her own father's life. Now, with Inspector Hargrave's reluctant assistance and Pip's uncanny nose for danger, she must navigate treacherous social waters where one wrong step could make her the next victim.
In Victorian London, some mysteries are worth dying for... and killing for.
Perfect for fans of Tasha Alexander's Lady Emily series, Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell mysteries, and classic Agatha Christie, this atmospheric historical mystery combines intricate plotting with rich period detail and a heroine who refuses to be constrained by society's expectations.
First in the Lady Theodora Ashcombe Mysteries—start your addiction today!
Join Daisy's newsletter for writing updates, bonus content, sales and promotions at daisylandishromance(.)com
Genre: Mystery
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