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An Accusing at the Old Bailey by Erica Vetsch

An Accusing at the Old Bailey

by Erica Vetsch

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  • Sep 15, 2026, 320 pages
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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.

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"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 (starred review)

"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

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Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times top pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, romance, and watching sports. This transplanted Kansan now makes her home in Minnesota. Find out more at ericavetsch.com.

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