Murder in Westminster: A Riveting Regency Historical Mystery -- Vanessa Riley

<b><i>Perfect for readers looking for a darker twist on </i>Bridgerton<i>, this first in a vibrant, inclusive historical mystery series from a acclaimed author Vanessa Riley portrays the true diversity of the Regency-era, as an aristocrat whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on is named as the prime suspect in a murder case...</i><br><i> </i><br>"A great read to add to your current must-read lists." - <i>Essence Magazine</i><br><i> </i><br><i>"</i>Riley's storytelling gift is strong and her prose is lovely and evocative...particularly clever." - <i>Mystery Scene Magazine</i><br>"Snappy dialogue, abundant intrigue, and Abbie and Stapleton's increasingly flirtatious antagonism keep the tension high and the narrative drive strong. Smart, fun, and full of moxie."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><i> </i><br>A BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Mystery</b> <p/>Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigail's skin color and her mother's notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the <i>ton, </i>and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it. <p/>Abigail can't divulge that she was attending a secret pro-abolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an ali