Amelia Fernside

Ruined by Love Amelia Fernside

The Earl's body is still warm, slumped over his desk. His pale face presses against a pile of letters, and his open eyes are glassy. Sadly, his death occurs a day before the grand celebration to honor his 25th wedding anniversary to Bridget, the Countess of Bath. Enter Scotland Yard Detective Harry Webber, who determines that the Earl's mysterious death is murder, and all those attending the celebration are suspects. In the midst of such treachery, how can romance possibly blossom for two young people who only have eyes for each other but are unsuited by class? The three former Dowagers, their new husbands and Marjorie, stepdaughter to Lady Deborah, go for a well-deserved weekend holiday at Bath. They are excited to celebrate their good friend's anniversary. They also hope the trip will be good for Marjorie, who spent the winter gravely ill, but has just made an almost miraculous recovery. Marjorie has never seen the sea and hopes to have that adventure, she's never even been outside London. As the mystery unfolds, the danger increases. Will this murder derail Marjorie's hope for love and adventure? Her safety at risk with a murderer roaming free, she is determined find a way to explore.