A FLAW IN THE BLOOD: Coming soon from Francine (writing as Stephanie Barron), an enthralling new suspense novel centered around Queen Victoria's troubled court—and a secret so dangerous it could topple thrones. Windsor Castle, 1861. For the second time in over twenty years, Irish barrister Patrick Fitzgerald has been summoned by the Queen. The first time, he'd been a zealous young legal clerk, investigating what appeared to be a murderous conspiracy against her. Now, he is a distinguished gentlemen at the top of his profession. And the Queen is a woman in the grip of fear. For on this frigid night, her beloved husband, Prince Albert, lies dying... Check back for more information! New! Reading Group Guide for the Jane series! THE ALIBI CLUB: Chosen by Publishers Weekly as one of the 15 best novels of the year and by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the best books for the holiday season! It's the city's most infamous after-hours haunt—a glittering hotbed of deals and debaucheries. The sordid death of Philip Stilwell sends shock waves through the Alibi Club... for there's much more to Stilwell's untimely end than a sex game gone wrong. Read more about it here... Join Francine's Mailing List!

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