A Lady Never Tells
(2024)(The first book in the Lizzie Blackwood Mystery series)
A novel by Kira Jane Harper
She knows he’s innocent, but revealing the truth could ruin her.
In the vibrant port town of Port Meridian, Elizabeth Blackwood stands poised between two worlds. By day, she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, preparing for the governor’s ball—a glittering event promising new beginnings. By night, she dreams of freedom, adventure, and the open sea. The ball promises a night of elegance and excitement, but it quickly turns sinister when a prominent guest is mysteriously poisoned.
The enigmatic pirate Jack Bennet, known as The Phantom Reaver, is swiftly arrested for the murder. Elizabeth knows he’s innocent—because he was with her, alone, at the time of the crime. Revealing this alibi would ruin her reputation, so she must uncover the real killer before Jack is unjustly hanged for the one crime he didn't commit.
As Elizabeth delves into the investigation, she navigates a web of secrets, deceit, and burgeoning forbidden romance. With every clue she uncovers, the stakes grow higher. Can she prove Jack’s innocence in time, or will she lose everything to save the one man she shouldn’t trust?
A Lady Never Tells is a cozy-adjacent historical mystery brimming with suspense and romance, where the pursuit of truth is as thrilling as the forbidden love that blooms amidst the chaos.
Genre: Mystery
In the vibrant port town of Port Meridian, Elizabeth Blackwood stands poised between two worlds. By day, she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, preparing for the governor’s ball—a glittering event promising new beginnings. By night, she dreams of freedom, adventure, and the open sea. The ball promises a night of elegance and excitement, but it quickly turns sinister when a prominent guest is mysteriously poisoned.
The enigmatic pirate Jack Bennet, known as The Phantom Reaver, is swiftly arrested for the murder. Elizabeth knows he’s innocent—because he was with her, alone, at the time of the crime. Revealing this alibi would ruin her reputation, so she must uncover the real killer before Jack is unjustly hanged for the one crime he didn't commit.
As Elizabeth delves into the investigation, she navigates a web of secrets, deceit, and burgeoning forbidden romance. With every clue she uncovers, the stakes grow higher. Can she prove Jack’s innocence in time, or will she lose everything to save the one man she shouldn’t trust?
A Lady Never Tells is a cozy-adjacent historical mystery brimming with suspense and romance, where the pursuit of truth is as thrilling as the forbidden love that blooms amidst the chaos.
Genre: Mystery
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