Part of The Clifton Chronicles, book 3
First published 2013
The lord chancellor faces an unenviable task: determining who will inherit the Barrington title and fortune. His decision will determine whether Harry Clifton can marry the woman he loves. Giles must defend his parliamentary seat against a childhood enemy who has grown more cunning and vengeful over the years. Questions arise about whether young Barrington chose his wife wisely. Emma searches for a girl left in her murdered father's office, wondering if this child might be her half-sister. She also sets out to prove that women deserve equal treatment in all matters. Harry writes detective novels and gains recognition in literary circles, but discovers that life creates more unpredictable stories than he does. Sebastian matures into an intelligent but untamed young man whose love of challenges could cost him his life. This third installment in the Clifton saga reveals what people will do driven by years of hatred and revenge, as well as love, loyalty, and conviction.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Barrington, Parliament
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
373 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press