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The Governess of Greyveil Manor
(2026)(The third book in the London Ladies in Peril Mystery series)
A novel by Beverley Oakley
A missing sister. A dangerous masquerade. A deadly secret buried within Greyveil Manor.
To the respectable world of 1880s London, Marianne is merely a highly sought-after courtesan. Beneath the painted smiles and polished charm, however, is a desperate woman searching for the twin sister who vanished without a trace.
When the formidable Lady Grimshaw offers her an extraordinary sum to pose as a prim governess at remote Greyveil Manor, Marianne accepts. Officially, her task is to ensnare and distract a dangerous rogue.
But Marianne has a secret purpose of her own.
Greyveil Manor is the last place she believes her sister was seen alive.
Sir Dominic Harrow, a respectable neighbouring baronet, immediately recognises the demure new governess as the captivating woman with whom he once shared an unforgettable night in London. He knows she is playing a perilous game—and he is determined to discover why.
Yet the closer Dominic comes to uncovering Marianne’s secrets, the harder it becomes for either of them to resist the forbidden attraction between them.
Behind Greyveil’s locked doors lie hidden passages, bitter rivalries, and a family determined to protect its darkest secrets. As Marianne edges nearer to the truth about her sister’s disappearance, she becomes trapped in a ruthless conspiracy—and draws the attention of a killer who has already silenced one woman.
Now, with her masquerade unravelling and her own life in danger, Marianne must decide whether to trust Dominic with the truth.
Because if they fail to expose the murderer, she may become the next woman Greyveil Manor makes disappear.
The Governess of Greyveil Manor is Book 3 in the complete London Ladies in Peril trilogy—an atmospheric Victorian Gothic romance mystery filled with forbidden desire, dangerous secrets and murder.
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To the respectable world of 1880s London, Marianne is merely a highly sought-after courtesan. Beneath the painted smiles and polished charm, however, is a desperate woman searching for the twin sister who vanished without a trace.
When the formidable Lady Grimshaw offers her an extraordinary sum to pose as a prim governess at remote Greyveil Manor, Marianne accepts. Officially, her task is to ensnare and distract a dangerous rogue.
But Marianne has a secret purpose of her own.
Greyveil Manor is the last place she believes her sister was seen alive.
Sir Dominic Harrow, a respectable neighbouring baronet, immediately recognises the demure new governess as the captivating woman with whom he once shared an unforgettable night in London. He knows she is playing a perilous game—and he is determined to discover why.
Yet the closer Dominic comes to uncovering Marianne’s secrets, the harder it becomes for either of them to resist the forbidden attraction between them.
Behind Greyveil’s locked doors lie hidden passages, bitter rivalries, and a family determined to protect its darkest secrets. As Marianne edges nearer to the truth about her sister’s disappearance, she becomes trapped in a ruthless conspiracy—and draws the attention of a killer who has already silenced one woman.
Now, with her masquerade unravelling and her own life in danger, Marianne must decide whether to trust Dominic with the truth.
Because if they fail to expose the murderer, she may become the next woman Greyveil Manor makes disappear.
The Governess of Greyveil Manor is Book 3 in the complete London Ladies in Peril trilogy—an atmospheric Victorian Gothic romance mystery filled with forbidden desire, dangerous secrets and murder.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Courtesan disguised as a respectable governess
Undercover heroines and secret identities
Forbidden romance across social boundaries
A protective baronet who sees through her disguise
Missing twins and fierce sisterly devotion
Locked rooms, sinister estates and buried secrets
Atmospheric Victorian Gothic suspense
For fans of classic Victoria Holt mysteries, Lady Audley’s Secret and richly atmospheric historical romance mysteries.
Genre: Historical Mystery
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