Deadly Peril

Winter 1763. Alec, Lord Halsey is sent on a diplomatic mission to Midanich, imperial outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, to bargain for the freedom of imprisoned friends. Midanich is a place of great danger and dark secrets, a country at civil war ruled by a family with madness in its veins. Awaiting him at his destination is the Margrave and his sister, demanding nothing less than Alec’s head on a pike.

Reviews

Deliciously complex, immensely readable, & completely un-put-down-able. If you’re looking for an intelligently written and skillfully crafted historical mystery look no further than Deadly Peril. I promise you won’t regret it. —Caz Owens All About Romance, rated a DESERT ISLE KEEPER

My first encounter with her work was mere months ago, and I’ve now read all her full-length books. Every one is worthy of five stars, but I think Deadly Peril is possibly the best yet. It is, quite simply, a perfect combination of mystery, romance, and history. — Lady Wesley Romantic Historical Reviews, rated 5 STARS

Accolades

M&M Book Award Finalist for Outstanding Cozy and Not-So-Cozy Mysteries

Readers’ Favorite Award Winner

RONE Finalist Best Published Mystery

RONE Mystery/Suspense Cover Design Finalist and Runner-Up

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree

Connecting Books

Enjoy Lucinda’s meticulously researched 18^th century world, where characters, places, and events all intertwine.

Alec Halsey Mystery Series
    Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem)
    Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda)
    Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad)
    Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Murderous family secrets)
    Winter 1764 DEADLY DIPLOMACY (Lies, levées, and lovers) In progress

Salt Hendon Series
    1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane)
    1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline)
    SALT HENDON COLLECTION — boxed set with bonus novella SALT ANGEL

Roxton Family Saga
    1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia)
    1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb)
    1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon)
    1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory)
    1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher)
    1780s SATYR’S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa)
    1743–77 ETERNALLY YOURS (Roxton Letters Vol. 1)
    1772-87 FOREVER REMAIN (Roxton Letters Vol. 2)


Genre: Historical Mystery