The Missing Baroness - (Inconvenient Heirs) by Bianca M Schwarz (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A cozy Regency mystery with a hidden heiress, slow-burn romance, and layered intrigue--perfect for fans of heroines who fight for their place in the world.

No one has seen Georgina Bligh in a decade--not since the night her uncle murdered her father and tried to eliminate her as well. Hidden away with her best friend's family, Georgina has spent the intervening years preparing to claim her rightful place as Baroness of Elmsford. But when a near collision with her uncle on a London street shatters her anonymity, she's forced to act before her twenty-first birthday.

Silas Bligh is desperate. Deep in debt and determined to control the Elmsford estate, he's on the verge of having Georgina declared legally dead. But unbeknownst to him, her father's true will disinherited Silas--and Georgina must find it to expose his lies.

With the aid of her steadfast crush, Lord Bertram Redwick, and a tight-knit group of loyal allies, Georgina embarks on a tense and dangerous search through hidden ledgers, long-buried secrets, and the upper echelons of London society. As the legal deadline looms, a new threat rises--someone willing to use extortion and violence to ensure the truth stays buried forever.

For fans of Mimi Matthews's fiercely independent heroines, Sophie Irwin's nuanced character arcs, and the dark intrigue of Kelly Bowen, this first book in The Inconvenient Heirs Series blends mystery, romance, and feminist grit in a compelling fight for justice and identity--set against the opulent and treacherous upper crust of Regency London.

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Praise for Bianca Schwarz

"Schwarz launches her Gentleman Spy Mysteries series with an immersive and suspenseful Regency romance. The magnetic love scenes and enticing mystery will have readers eagerly anticipating the next instalment." - Publishers Weekly (The Innkeeper's Daughter)

"A gritty, steamy series opener full of dark twists and hot trysts." - Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author (The Innkeeper's Daughter)

"It's been a joy to watch Emily grow up through the years as the spirited daughter of gentleman spy, Sir Henry March, and now to finally see her become the heroine of her own book, with a dashing hero to perfectly match her. With sparkling prose, detailed descriptions, and an exciting climax, The Spy's Daughter is a satisfying culmination of a series historical readers who enjoy a bit of danger will surely enjoy. Romance. Thrills. Ballgowns. And a little betrayal. What more could you want?" - Amanda Linsmeier, author of Starlings

"The Gentleman Spy Mysteries is such a sumptuous series, full of gorgeous gowns, Regency balls, breathtaking landscapes, delectable teas, steamy kisses, and blazing hot bedroom scenes, and The Spy's Daughter is one of the best instalments yet. I love Emily's feistiness and intelligence, as well as Max's noble rebellion against the damaging traditions he was raised in. They earn their accolades as London's most talked-about couple of the season!" - Molly Ringle, author of Lava Red Feather Blue

About the Author

Bianca M. Schwarz is the author of the popular Gentleman Spy Mysteries and the Inconvenient Heirs series. She holds a degree in English Literature from the University of North London and makes her home in Los Angeles with her husband and son. When she's not writing, she captures the beauty of the world through photography and finding inspiration in the everyday.