'A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society... An uproarious delight ' Historical Novel Society 'Exceptionally written ... another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1812 The Lake District Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth's prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing. When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London – a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd's crook wedged in the victim's mouth – Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate. What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness? Readers love The Wordsworth Key: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gentle Readers, this story is a delight' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can't wait for more'