Murder is a royal affair in this novella featuring Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier. "There are few things more fun to listen to than a strong female who can handle her business." - Five Star Review, Audible In this captivating novella introducing the Realm of Virtues, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is the newly crowned Duchess of Saphire after her parents' carriage is found overturned on their way to a knights' tournament. While at first the tragedy is deemed an accident, the Duchess discovers a sinister plot in the heart of her own duchy. She must use her fearless curiosity, with help from unsuspecting friends, to unmask the culprit before the traitor comes for her head. Discover for yourself how the Duchess rose to power in the Ducal Detective Mysteries : The Ducal Detective A Feast Most Foul A Voyage of Vengeance A Summit in Shadow Throne of Threats The Duchess' story continues in the Court of Mystery The Ducal Detective Mysteries Paradise Plagued Burdened Bloodline Sovereign Sieged Crown of Chaos Harrowed Heir Ravaged Reign