The Price of Paradise
(2026)(The ninth book in the Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery series)
A novel by Andrea Penrose
A gripping Regency tale of greed, temptation, and the deadly dance between truth and lies.
London, 1817: For Arianna and Saybrook, a rare interlude of peace at their country estate with their young son has been a much-needed respite from their undercover missions for the British government. But when an old friend arrives in London as part of an American diplomatic mission and requests their help, they are drawn back into danger.
Asked to advise on a volatile political issue that threatens the balance of power in the New World, Arianna and Saybrook are soon entangled in a web of secrets and betrayal. At its center is a charismatic British war hero turned adventurer who is seeking government support in creating a new country in the Caribbean—a paradise on earth which he claims offer wildly profitable investment opportunities.
But when a reclusive gadfly is murdered, the intrigue turns deadly. Clues emerge, loyalties fracture, and the truth proves far more dangerous than they imagined. With enemies closing in and consequences echoing across continents, Arianna and Saybrook must unmask a cunning villain—before the search for answers makes them the next targets.
Perfect for fans of historical mystery and strong female protagonists.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
London, 1817: For Arianna and Saybrook, a rare interlude of peace at their country estate with their young son has been a much-needed respite from their undercover missions for the British government. But when an old friend arrives in London as part of an American diplomatic mission and requests their help, they are drawn back into danger.
Asked to advise on a volatile political issue that threatens the balance of power in the New World, Arianna and Saybrook are soon entangled in a web of secrets and betrayal. At its center is a charismatic British war hero turned adventurer who is seeking government support in creating a new country in the Caribbean—a paradise on earth which he claims offer wildly profitable investment opportunities.
But when a reclusive gadfly is murdered, the intrigue turns deadly. Clues emerge, loyalties fracture, and the truth proves far more dangerous than they imagined. With enemies closing in and consequences echoing across continents, Arianna and Saybrook must unmask a cunning villain—before the search for answers makes them the next targets.
Perfect for fans of historical mystery and strong female protagonists.
Genre: Cozy Mystery