Deadly Peril

Blood and intrigue abroadWinter 1763. Alec, Lord Halsey is sent on a diplomatic mission to Midanich, imperial outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, to bargain for the freedom of imprisoned friends. Midanich is a place of great danger and dark secrets, a country at civil war ruled by a family with madness in its veins. Awaiting him at his destination is the Margrave and his sister, demanding nothing less than Alec's head on a pike.



AccoladesM&M Book Award Finalist for Outstanding Cozy and Not-So-Cozy MysteriesReaders' Favorite Award WinnerRONE Finalist Best Published MysteryRONE Mystery/Suspense Cover Design Finalist and Runner-UpB.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree

Connecting BooksEnjoy Lucinda's meticulously researched 18th century world, where characters, places, and events all intertwine.



Alec Halsey Mystery Series

   Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem)

   Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda)

   Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad)

   Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Murderous family secrets)

   Winter 1764 DEADLY DIPLOMACY (Lies, levées, and lovers) In progress



Salt Hendon Series

   1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane)

   1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline)

   SALT HENDON COLLECTION - boxed set with bonus novella SALT ANGEL



Roxton Family Saga

   1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia)

   1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb)

   1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon)

   1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory)

   1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher)

   1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa)

   1743-77 ETERNALLY YOURS (Roxton Letters Vol. 1)

   1772-87 FOREVER REMAIN (Roxton Letters Vol. 2)