An Artful Deceit (The Art of Love Book 1)

by Holly Newman

FBT review:

Embark on a journey of mystery and romance with "An Artful Deceit" by Holly Newman. In this captivating tale, the Duke of Ellinbourne finds himself entangled in a web of mistaken identities, art theft, and hidden agendas at a house party. Teaming up with the intelligent Miss Ann Hallowell, Miles navigates a world filled with vanishing art, threatening messages, and conniving art collectors. As the duo unravels the mysteries surrounding them, they discover a connection that goes deeper than mere pretense. With elements of intrigue and romance, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical romance and mystery. Get your hands on "An Artful Deceit" and immerse yourself in a story filled with secrets, surprises, and unexpected love.

Publisher Description:

What happens when a Duke is mistaken for a Viscount—on purpose?

Add that to two Michelangelo sketches, hidden passages, vanishing and reappearing art, threatening messages, conniving art collectors, arrogant academicians, a Bow Street agent, a lovelorn couple, and an elderly prankster.

It’s enough to give a Duke a headache.

Miles Wingate, the Duke of Ellinbourne, was not supposed to be at the Dowager Duchess of Malmsby’s house party. He was supposed to be in London preparing for the spring opening of the Royal Academy of Art, yet here he was, a stand-in guest for his injured cousin, Viscount Redinger.

This was taking family loyalty too far. The only rational person at the house party was Miss Ann Hallowell, the Duchess’s granddaughter, and as his luck would have it, his cousin’s intended!

Thrown together when he’s mistaken for his cousin, Miles and Ann join to unravel the house party mysteries. But every time they pull one mystery thread free, another appears, for seemingly everyone has a hidden agenda—including the Duchess!