A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility
as an 'old maid' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery
series. Lady Augusta Colebrook 'Gus ' is determinedly unmarried bored by society life and
tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister Julia who is
grieving her dead betrothed need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their
friend's goddaughter Caroline from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Caroline's
country estate with a plan but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. What follows is a
high adventure full of danger clever improvisation and heart-racing near misses. Back in
London Gus persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help others in need--society be damned!
And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins.--
