Masquerade of Vengeance by Alice Chetwynd Ley

In addition, I was not very pleased with the ending either. Ley's usual wit and humor, it was quite a boring read actually. This story was so different from her other works: First of all, there was hardly any romance to be categorized as 'Romance' novel, it was a pure mystery-solving story Secondly, the plot moved very slowly to almost crawling, and it wasn't very exciting either Thirdly, the writing lacked Ms. THE RUTHERFORD TRILOGY SERIES: Book One: A Reputation Dies Book Two: A Fatal Assignation Book Three: Masquerade of Vengeance

Their investigations soon lead to the discovery of a forgotten crime, a series of threatening letters, and an old enemy with a powerful motive for revenge… MASQUERADE OF VENGEANCE is the third book in The Rutherford Trilogy, an intriguing set of historical romance murder mysteries set in Georgian England. And now a sinister figure from Knowle’s past has been spotted lurking in the shadows… Once again, scholar-turned-sleuth Justin Rutherford and his niece, Anthea, step in to get to the bottom of the mystery. With his numerous debts and murky history, there are several people who may have wished him harm. Who was Sir Eustace Knowle’s greatest enemy? Yorkshire, 1816 While visiting his sister’s countryside estate, chronic gambler Sir Eustace Knowle is found beaten to death in the gardens. A breathtaking blend of mystery and romance! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen.

Masquerade of Vengeance by Alice Chetwynd Ley