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"Another delightful addition to this author's Beau Brummell mystery series."
Reviewed by Lenore Howard
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted April 9, 2003

When Theobald Jacombe is murdered the night before a scheduled duel, suspicion falls upon the other man involved - young Lieutenant Nevill. Arrested on murder charges, it seems all of London deems him guilty, except for George "Beau" Brummell, who was at the card game where the two men had Read more...

"Regency mystery"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 10, 2003

Most of society in Regency London thinks that Beau Brummell is a glorified dandy who cares for nothing but the cut and style of his clothes. He is a personal friend of the Prince Regent and is invited to all the parties the Ton gives. One day while Read more...

"Beau Brummell is hot on the trail"
Reviewed by Kelley Hartshorn
Posted May 9, 2003

Picture it: Regency England, gala affairs, expensive wardrobes with different ensembles for every hour of the day, gossiping nobility, scandalous behavior, and . . . murder? For Beau Brummell, London's fashionable and popular dandy, the week began ordinarily enough. His new club with a fantastic chef, a previously Read more...

Summary

A game of chance at Beau Brummell's gentleman's club escalates into a duel...when stuffy government official Theobald Jacombe practically dares a young military officer to fight him. But someone has beaten the soldier to the draw. Jacombe is found murdered-leaving the officer as the most likely suspect-and leaving Beau with a mystery on his hands...