Relinquishing the Agent

By: Dudley, Lorri

Can love bloom between a woman living a lie and a man sworn to uncover the truth?

Bluestocking Rebecca Leah Prestcote would prefer to hide in a library, searching for a cure to her sister's ailment, over participating in London's Season. But when her wealthy cousin demands Rebecca attend a house party as her, Rebecca cannot refuse. Her cousin intends to win the affection of the Marquis of Wolston and Rebecca is, after all, a charity case. When the Marquis unexpectedly arrives at the wrong party, Rebecca must uphold the ruse, or be caught in her cousin's lie.

Daniel Elmsley, Marquis of Wolston, cannot let another target escape, not if he plans to catch the band of body snatchers and prove his worth as a spy. But when people at Lady Coburn's house party go missing, his mission escalates to stopping a murderer. When he intercepts a letter meant to blackmail Lady Prestcote, he begins to wonder if the beguiling beauty may be involved in the conspiracy.

Singled out for Lord Wolston's affections, Rebecca must maintain her web of deception and evade the investigation of the captivating marquis even while he ensnares her heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212231
• ISBN13: 9781963212235
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Page Turning Intrigue

This is book four in the Agents of Espionage series but could easily be read as a stand-alone. I found this book to be quite witty and well thought out as the storytelling builds and keeps you guessing as to who are the bodysnatchers and for what purpose or is it monetary gain. This is an engrossing read with a look inside the medical practice and research in 1817 England. The Regency Era is an intriguing time period and attending a house party where secrets abound will keep you turning pages to sort everything out. I loved Rebecca and how her loyalty to her sister and finding a cure for her is paramount in her decision to abide by her cousin’s wishes. I found the character development well done and the descriptions took me into a time where appearances and pretense were running rampant and you aren’t sure who can be trusted. This story contains a little of everything including mystery, intrigue, romance, secrets, faith, and lessons to be learned. Pick up a copy and settle in for a ride that feels like a narrow country road that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat for the final destination. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.