The perfect mix of historical murder and mystery with a hint of romance! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen. When a murder is committed a lady’s companion finds herself as an amateur sleuth… 1789, London When Emily Fanshawe, Marchioness of Polbrook, is found strangled in her bedchamber, suspicion immediately falls on those residing in the grand house in Hanover Square. Emily’s husband - Randal Fanshawe, Lord Polbrook - fled in the night and is chief suspect – much to the dismay of his family. Ottilia Draycott is brought in as the new lady’s companion to Sybilla, Dowager Marchioness and soon finds herself assisting younger son, Lord Francis Fanshawe in his investigations. Can Ottilia help clear the family name? Does the killer still reside in the house? Or could there be more to the mystery than meets the eye…? THE GILDED SHROUD is the first book in the Lady Fan Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous woman sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London.

Lady Fan returns in a thrilling historical mystery! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen. When a young woman predicts a murder, she finds herself the centre of a witch hunt… 1790, England When Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe’s coach breaks down they find themselves stranded in the village of Witherley. But Ottilia, the intrepid ‘Lady Fan’, finds her curiosity piqued when she hears of a local murder. A young woman predicted the gruesome death of the village blacksmith. And he was killed exactly as described… Is the young woman predicting the future? Are the villagers right to call her a witch? Or is there an even more sinister explanation…? THE DEATHLY PORTENT is the second book in the Lady Fan Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous women sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London. 'there is nothing predictable or forgettable about The Deathly Portent and it’s clever mix of mystery, murder, witch hunts and historical fiction making it a real unique piece of writing' – I Hug My Books Blog ‘I recommend it to anyone that enjoys a well-written novel with careful character development, well built setting, and intriguing, layered plot.’ – One More Page Blog ‘The plot's framework could come straight out of Agatha Christie’ – Publisher’s Weekly ‘Like The Gilded Shroud, a fulsome simulacrum of the Regency era, with just enough upstairs/downstairs brouhaha to entertain fans of Downton Abbey’ – Kirkus Reviews ‘a fun and thoroughly enjoyable historical mystery’ – Mysteries And My Musings ‘Bailey is good with her characters’ interplay: especially noteworthy is the easy and witty banter between the Fanshawes, which is entertaining and adds some humour to the situation’ – Historical Novel Society ‘For those who love a mix of crime thriller and historical fiction, this is a book that is not to be missed!’ – Notes Of Life Blog ‘it reminded me in many ways of a Georgette Heyer … I was kept guessing until the truth was revealed at the end of the book. Ottilia is a strong, intelligent character with a real enthusiasm for detective work’ – She Reads Novels ’The whodunit is clever … an enjoyable nineteenth century mystery’ The Mystery Gazette ‘As a huge fan of mysteries and historical ones in particular, this one fit the bill nicely’ - Over My Dead Body! ‘They have everything you love in romances, plus continuing characters you can really come to love, and murders as well! Her heroine sleuth, Ottilia, is a fantastic character.’ - Historical Romance UK LADY FAN HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES BOOK ONE: The Gilded Shroud BOOK TWO: The Deathly Portent BOOK THREE: The Opium Purge COMING SOON

A dark shadow has been brought from the West Indies to an English estate… 1790, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe are preparing for the birth of their first child. But Lady Fan won’t let a little thing like pregnancy get in the way of solving a local mystery. Their neighbour – Sir Joslin Cadel – who recently returned from a sugar plantation in Barbados, has collapsed and died on his doorstep. And his young ward, Tamasine Roy, claims to have murdered him. With Tamasine clearly suffering from some kind of mental disorder, and the rest of Cadel’s household acting suspiciously, it is clear all is not as it seems. Why did Sir Joslin suddenly return to England? What happened to Tamasine’s parents? Could this seemingly angelic young woman really be a murderess…? THE OPIUM PURGE is the third book in the Lady Fan Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous women sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London.

A thrilling mix of mystery and romance! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen. Murder lurks behind the scenes… 1791, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe have suffered a devastating blow. With Ottilia sunk deep into a depression, Francis is desperate to get his beloved wife back. So when he hears about a murder at the seaside town of Weymouth, an idea starts to form… A young girl’s body has been discovered, laid out in an open coffin, surrounded by candles. The staged scene, and the fact that the victim was a member of a theatrical troupe, suggests one of her colleagues is the killer. Knowing Ottilia’s sharp intuition and penchant for solving mysteries, Francis brings her to the murder site. Can the case spark Ottilia’s interest? Will the intrepid ‘Lady Fan’ once more make an appearance? And can she solve the mystery of the Candlelit Coffin…? THE CANDLELIT COFFIN is the fourth book in the Lady Fan Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous women sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London.

The intrepid Lady Fan is back! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen. Lady Fan is back to full health but can she solve the trickiest case yet…? 1792, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe are on their way home when their coach comes to a sudden stop. A woman is standing in the middle of the road—covered in blood. The woman refuses to speak but on further investigation they find the body of a man hidden in the woods. Ottilia insists on bringing the woman home to find out what occurred. But the more she finds out the more complicated the case becomes… Who was the man in the woods? Did the blood-covered woman murder him? Or did someone else strike The Mortal Blow…? THE MORTAL BLOW is the fifth book in the Lady Fan Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous women sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London. ‘The late Regency writer Georgette Heyer lives—and she's writing mysteries as Elizabeth Bailey!’ - Meritorious Mysteries ‘Ottilia is a strong, intelligent character with a real enthusiasm for detective work’ – She Reads Novels ‘They have everything you love in romances, plus continuing characters you can really come to love, and murders as well! Her heroine sleuth, Ottilia, is a fantastic character.’ - Historical Romance UK LADY FAN HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES BOOK ONE: The Gilded Shroud BOOK TWO: The Deathly Portent BOOK THREE: The Opium Purge BOOK FOUR: The Candlelit Coffin BOOK FIVE: The Mortal Blow

A brand new mystery featuring Lady Fan! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen. Wherever Lady Fan goes, murder follows… 1792, England Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe are holidaying in Tunbridge Wells when they stumble across the scene of a horrific accident. While visiting the High Rocks, a local tourist spot, a young woman falls to her death from the top of the climb. It soon becomes clear that the woman is linked to the infamous Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem – an indomitable matriarch visiting Tunbridge with her extended family. The young woman was at the centre of a scandal – Lady Wem’s grandson, Daniel, eloped with her three years prior. As Lady Fan is introduced to the family her suspicions are aroused. Was the fall a devastating mishap? Or could the woman have been pushed? Lady Fan must unravel dark family secrets in her quest for the truth… THE FATEFUL MARRIAGE is the sixth book in the Lady Fan Mystery historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous woman sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London. ‘The late Regency writer Georgette Heyer lives—and she's writing mysteries as Elizabeth Bailey!’ - Meritorious Mysteries ‘Ottilia is a strong, intelligent character with a real enthusiasm for detective work’ – She Reads Novels ‘They have everything you love in romances, plus continuing characters you can really come to love, and murders as well! Her heroine sleuth, Ottilia, is a fantastic character. ’ - Historical Romance UK LADY FAN HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES BOOK The Gilded Shroud BOOK The Deathly Portent BOOK The Opium Purge BOOK The Candlelit Coffin BOOK The Mortal Blow BOOK The Fateful Marriage BOOK The Dagger Dance BOOK The Unwanted Corpse BOOK The Vengeance Trail

Lady Fan returns in another twisty murder case! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen. Can Lady Fan unravel another mystery…? 1793, England After a not-so-relaxing holiday in Tunbridge Wells, Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe have returned to their home with a young orphaned girl, Pertesia ‘Pretty’ Brockhurst. After losing both her parents in tragic circumstances, Pretty had been abandoned by the rest of her family and the childless Fanshawes have delighted in having her around. But when her estranged grandfather turns up on their doorstep, Ottilia is worried she will lose the child she is growing so close to. Meanwhile, their footman Hemp Roy, has run into trouble. After becoming reacquainted with Dorote, a woman from his past life in Barbados, Hemp is desperate to help her when she is accused of murder in Bristol. And who better to turn to than his trusted Lady Fan? Can Lady Fan save Dorote – and Hemp? Will she unmask the killer? And what will happen to the poor orphan girl under her care…? THE DAGGER DANCE is the seventh book in the Lady Fan Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous woman sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London.

What do you do when a dead body lands on your doorstep…? 1794, England When a body is unceremoniously dumped outside her home, Lady Ottilia Fanshawe is once more drawn into a murder case. Ottilia is recovering from the birth of her first child and her husband, Lord Francis Fanshawe, is worried that she has finally taken on more than she can handle. But Ottilia will not be diverted. Motherhood has always been her deepest desire, but solving crimes is her passion. And she is determined to balance both. No one in her household recognises the dead man, and yet a note was left with Lady Fan’s name on it. Clearly, someone wants her to investigate the crime, but why? Who is the dead man? Why was he killed? And what led to him being dropped at Lady Fan’s door…?