For the Duchess, murder comes uninvited in
Ardent Ascension
.
Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier has finally returned to Saphire after months away and is eager to improve the lives of her people. Yet shortly after, she receives an invitation from the Earl of Croxfordshire to attend an engagement party for his nephew, Yanis, and Lady Uma Dorrow. Thrilled to celebrate Uma's upcoming nuptials, Jax, Perry, and their friends head to the grand Saphirian estate for what promises to be a joyous weekend.
But upon their arrival, the atmosphere is anything but festive. The Croxfords are on edge, and Jax senses that Uma's future in-laws are hiding secrets. The situation worsens when a man is found dead the morning after a fierce storm. With Uma's happiness at stake, Jax and her companions must unmask the killer among them. After all, it isn't really a royal affair without a mystery to solve.
Discover more of Duchess Jacqueline's adventures in the
Court of Mystery
, an enchanting, cozy mystery saga.
The Ducal Detective
A Feast Most Foul
A Voyage of Vengeance
A Summit in Shadow
Throne of Threats
Paradise Plagued
Burdened Bloodline
Sovereign Sieged
Crown of Chaos
Harrowed Heir
Ravaged Reign
Innocence Imprisoned
Eternal Empire