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London, 1861. Samantha Kingston has lived under the control of her overbearing uncle since the death of her parents six years ago. Trapped by the conventions of her gender and social class, she is desperate to find a way out. But when her aunt and uncle are murdered, the freedom she sought seems even further out of reach. A suspect in the crime, she finds herself on the run, unsure whom to trust, lost in the underworld she had only ever read about in the pages of a Dickens novel.

Derbyshire, December 1861. Haunted by the events of the summer, Samantha Kingston has found her retreat to the country less restful than she hoped. When a house party reintroduces V. T. Wyatt into her life after a three-month absence, she has mixed feelings. It doesn't help that they must keep their distance to stop the gossip mill running. But when Samantha stumbles across the body of someone she recognizes and in whose death she fears she may have played a part, keeping their distance becomes impossible.

London, 1862. Now that London's most notorious criminal has set his sights on her, navigating the scandal-mongers and fortune hunters of society is the least of Samantha's problems. Yet, even the looming threat of Skinny Jim won't stop her from finding ways to put her new inheritance to good use. But when one of her philanthropist friends is found dead in what police say was a robbery gone wrong, she's certain he was murdered, and she thinks she knows who did it. To find out, she'll need the help of the man whose proposal she rejected—a man she is beginning to think she can't live without.

Snowy the Not-Penguin is a very confident seahawk… who is absolutely certain he is a penguin. In this funny, fast-paced children’s chapter book, Snowy sets off on what he believes is an important penguin mission—despite gentle warnings, obvious signs, and a growing list of very confused animals along the way. Told in short, humorous chapters, Snowy’s story explores confidence, curiosity, and what it means to keep moving forward—even when you might be headed in the wrong direction.

Secrets unlocked in the zodiac world. Discover what love language pairs with which zodiac signs so you can meet your needs. Conflict in a relationship can be better handled with the key knowledge of communication in high-stress moments for each zodiac sign. Which zodiac signs prefer long walks on the beach or spontaneously traveling? Its not always about which zodiac sign is compatible with which, but if you are perfect for said zodiac sign.