{"product_id":"murder-in-st-giles-9781946455697","title":"Murder in St. Giles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMurder in St. Giles: A Captain Lacey Regency Mystery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook 13 of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries plunges readers into the dangerous streets of St. Giles, where Captain Lacey must solve a murder while protecting those closest to him. When Brewster, Lacey's loyal bodyguard, arrives with news of a pugilist's death and a summons from his wife, Lacey knows he must act quickly before Brewster becomes the prime suspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Murder Investigation with Personal Stakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe victim is Brewster's wife's brother-in-law, a pugilist whose death threatens to send Brewster to the gallows. As Captain Lacey navigates the investigation, he faces a dangerous complication at home: his wife's late husband's odious cousin has arrived, determined to wrest seven-year-old Peter—a viscount—into his care. The cousin's motives are suspect, and Lacey must determine whether Peter's life is in danger while simultaneously clearing Brewster's name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRegency London Crime and Intrigue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the Regency era, this historical mystery immerses readers in early 19th-century London's criminal underworld. Lacey encounters a Runner who educates him on crime and punishment in this period, and meets Brewster's old trainer—the man who shaped Brewster into both an excellent pugilist and skilled thief. These encounters provide authentic period detail while advancing the investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMultiple Threats, One Detective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain Lacey must balance competing dangers: a murder investigation in St. Giles, the threat to young Viscount Peter from the Breckenridge cousin, and his loyalty to Brewster, who has served him faithfully. The investigation requires all of Lacey's perseverance and cunning to navigate these interconnected challenges and bring a killer to justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ashley Gardner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshley Gardner is a pseudonym of NY Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley, known for crafting compelling historical mysteries set in Regency England. The Captain Lacey series combines authentic period detail with intricate plotting and memorable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook 13 of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGardner, Ashley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Ashley Gardner is a pseudonym of NY Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley.","brand":"Ja \/ AG Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493296279826,"sku":"9781946455697","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_577a3e4b-2b84-4e10-bea4-11548a974af7.jpg?v=1730642178","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/murder-in-st-giles-9781946455697","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}