Murder in St. James’s Park A Lady Worthing Mystery Preorder at BRBF

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Perfect for readers who love Bridgerton with a dark twist, Murder in St. James’s Park launches Vanessa Riley’s captivating Lady Worthing Mystery series with intrigue, danger, and a fearless mixed-race heroine determined to uncover the truth.

London, 1807. Lady Abigail Worthing believed her troubled marriage of convenience to James Monroe, Lord Worthing, was finally behind her. But freedom comes sooner—and far more violently—than expected when Abigail discovers her husband’s body in St. James’s Park.

Shocked by the brutal murder yet unwilling to leave justice to others, Abigail begins investigating James’s death herself. What she uncovers threatens to shatter everything she believed about the man she married. Hidden betrayals, dangerous secrets, and disturbing confessions reveal that James’s sins reached far deeper than Abigail ever imagined.

As mysterious letters surface and old crimes cast long shadows, Abigail begins to question her own past decisions. Did she once accuse the wrong person? And does the key to solving James’s murder lie buried within the confessions he left behind?

With the steadfast support of her trusted neighbor and friend Stapleton Henderson, Abigail must navigate jealousy, resentment, family scandal, and shocking betrayals while confronting a society eager to see her fail.

Richly atmospheric and sharply observed, Murder in St. James’s Park combines historical mystery, emotional depth, and the true diversity of Regency England in an unforgettable series debut.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Regency-era murder mysteries
• strong female detectives
• Bridgerton-style society drama with darker intrigue
• multicultural historical fiction
• secrets, scandal, and betrayal
• emotionally layered mysteries

Each signed copy is personally autographed by Vanessa Riley, making it a treasured addition for mystery lovers and historical fiction collectors alike. Releases September 1, 2026.