The Wordsworth Key

'A twisting, well-paced whodunit alongside the central couple’s scandalous unmarried-yet-living-together relationship. If it were a TV series it might be called ‘Decorum and Sass’. I’d watch it.' Historical Novel Society 'Exceptionally written … another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ????? 1812 The Lake District Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth’s prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing. When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London – a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd’s crook wedged in the victim’s mouth – Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate. What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness? Readers love The Wordsworth Key: ?????'Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' ????? 'If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read! ?????' Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples' ?????'Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series' ?????'From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it' ?????'Gentle Readers, this story is a delight' ?????'This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can't wait for more' The stolen treasure of a poet and a gruesome murder in London are the mysteries that they must unravel, testing their love and their detective skills. For fans of Joan Aiken (The Girl from Paris), Grace Burrowes (The Last True Gentleman), Eva Ibbotson (The Morning Gift), and Maz Evans (Over My Dead Body). HarperCollins 2025