Infamous Rival - Regency Romance & Murder Mystery Series (1). (Bath Series)

She was once the darling of the beau monde, Georgette Lady Beaumont’s reputation lies in tatters after the apparent suicide of Lord Brockenbury’s heir. Shunned by society she embraces a secretive lifestyle in which she endeavours to evade Adam Brockenbury, whom she loathes as much as he desires her. She is not alone in thinking his elder brother’s death as somewhat suspicious, and whilst on a clandestine visit to her dearest friends she encounters a stranger of note.

Her travelling companion, although of charming disposition and of considerable handsomeness, something about him errs dark and secretive but unmitigated mutual attraction exists that neither can deny. Unfortunately he’s a Brockenbury too, and as love, jealousy and hate take precedence, three murders are committed and Georgette quite believes she will be the murderer’s next victim, but who is the real murderer?


Romance Reviews Magazine: "...a fabulous intelligent Regency murder mystery with heaps of witty repartee, danger and simmering sensuality. Ms Howarth writes strong engaging characters and I simply adored Lady Georgette Beaumont..."

County Life Magazine"...A romance with murder, mystery and delightful humour, and all occurring within the period of Regency England. Methinks Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this classic tale of love and redemption.


G. Elliott - Regency author - "...Every now and again I come across a book that I want to squeeze because I love it so much.Infamous Rival is just such a book.The joy of this book is the author's skill in immersing the reader in time and place. She doesn't rely solely on description to create atmosphere, but writes a form of language used at the time to add depth to the drama. I definitely recommend "Infamous Rivals" - especially to lovers of Jane Austen..."