An Accusing at the Old Bailey - by Erica Vetsch (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The thrilling finale to the highly rated Regency romance series

Sir Bertrand Thorndike is on another mission-this one in the scientific community. But when a simple game of espionage becomes a murder investigation and Bertie's friend Rhynwick Davies is the accused, Bertie enlists the help of his pseudo-fiancée Philippa Cashel to spare Rhynwick from the gallows.

Together, they delve into poisons, passions, and peril. With the true killer still on the loose, Bertie must balance proving Rhynwick's innocence with his plans to persuade Philippa to make their false engagement real.

The final installment in the Of Cloaks & Daggers series from a New York Times best-selling author will be the biggest test yet of Bertie and Philippa's skill and bravery--and of their love.

"Deliciously twisty and delightfully romantic, An Accusing at the Old Bailey is everything readers adore about an Erica Vetsch novel. Vibrant historical details create an atmosphere worthy of a BBC drama as Bertie and Philippa take on their most daring case yet."

--Amanda Barratt, Christy Award-winning author of The Warsaw Sisters

Review Quotes

"Vetsch (A Scheming in Parliament) wraps up the Of Cloaks and Daggers series with another thrilling Regency-era mystery. Investigator Bertrand Thorndike is once again on the case, this time hosting a symposium to puzzle out who's been stealing munitions plans from London's scientific elite. When a scientist drops dead from being poisoned and one of Bertie's colleagues is named the primary suspect, he works to clear his friend's name, launching an investigation that turns up other suspects along with plenty of other misdeeds. There's also the matter of Bertie's sham engagement to Philippa Cashel, a ruse originally orchestrated to protect her inheritance from a scheming cousin. But the engagement becomes more real as their families start making wedding plans, and when both Bertie and Philippa feel a spark, they turn to God to figure out whether true love can be born from a lie. Crackling chemistry between the leads and no shortage of tense plotlines and scenes (suspects held at gunpoint, bombs being defused, several affairs) will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It's a winner."--Publishers Weekly (6/10/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"An Accusing at the Old Bailey ensnares the reader in an intricately plotted mystery that finds Pippa and Bertie investigating murder and espionage while friends and family propel them toward marriage. With careful attention to the historical realities of science, law, and the rights of women, Vetsch weaves an immersive world that will keep you eagerly turning the pages. Dive back [ED1.1]in with this enchanting love story wrapped in an impeccably crafted mystery."--Cate Nolan, best-selling author of The Mandolin Mystery (4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"Another Regency game is afoot . . . and what a fun one to figure out! In true Vetsch style, the cast of characters is varied--meaning any one of them could be a spy. But it's not all cloak-and-dagger. A swoony romance is woven throughout. This is love and intrigue at its finest."--Michelle Griep, Christy Award-winning author of The Bird of Bedford Manor (4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"Deliciously twisty and delightfully romantic, An Accusing at the Old Bailey is everything readers adore about an Erica Vetsch novel. Vibrant historical details create an atmosphere worthy of a BBC drama as Bertie and Philippa take on their most daring case yet. An unputdownable tale from first page to last!"--Amanda Barratt, Christy Award-winning author of The Warsaw Sisters (4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"Erica Vetsch brings the Regency era and setting of this fantastic mystery to life with amazing historical details woven into a suspenseful whodunit and a heartachingly sweet forbidden romance. This addition to her Of Cloaks & Daggers series will delight readers with its clever suspense and budding romance between two strong characters."--Pepper Basham, best-selling author of Sense and Suitability (4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"Favorite characters and new faces will delight Vetsch's fans in An Accusing at the Old Bailey. Trope-y and fun, with pitch-perfect research and an immersive London setting, the book and its banter, romance, and historical details will delight fans of Sarah E. Ladd and Mimi Matthews."--Rachel McMillan, best-selling author of Operation Scarlet and The Mozart Code (4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"I have loved Erica Vetsch's Of Cloaks & Daggers series. Every book seems better, more exciting, and more high-stakes than the last! It's so heartwarming, and so full of passion and faith. An excellent book that I want on my keeper shelf, along with all Vetsch's Regency work."--Mary Connealy, author of Ambush of the Heart and the Golden State Treasure series (4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"In An Accusing at the Old Bailey, Sir Bertrand meets his most challenging case ever. Vetsch has again treated us to an impeccably researched look into Regency England, using well-developed characters and settings to place the reader squarely into the story. The result is a thoroughly satisfying conclusion to the popular Of Cloaks & Daggers series."--Jan Drexler, author of the Sweetbrier Inn Mysteries (4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM)