Second Sons Historical Mysteries

The following books are all set in the 19th century, from 1810 to 1850, and feature members of the Second Sons Inquiry Agency.

The Vital Principle
When Lord Crowley sends for him, cynical inquiry agent Knighton Gaunt is more than happy to accept the simple assignment. Attending a séance to expose the spiritualist, Prudence Barnard, as a charlatan is easy enough. Or so it seems.
The Dead Man's ViewThe Dead Man’s View
After the suspicious death of her cousin, Pru sends for her old friend, Knighton Gaunt to help her prove that it wasn’t suicide: it was murder.
Honeymoon with DeathA Honeymoon with Death
Pru and Knighton stumble upon murder on their honeymoon in Italy when one of their fellow travelers disappears mysteriously.
A Rose Before DyingA Rose Before Dying
The only family Charles has left is his uncle, Sir Edward, so when Sir Edward is accused of killing his mistress, Charles must prove his uncle’s innocence before he hangs for a murder he did not commit.
The Illusion of DesireThe Illusion of Desire
Captain Nicholas Ainsley needs a challenge to escape his nightmares of a past war, but he’s unprepared for the social intricacies of uncovering the murder of an earl.
Second Sons Historical Mysteries