Winter 1763. Alec, Lord Halsey is sent on a diplomatic mission to Midanich, imperial outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, to bargain for the freedom of imprisoned friends. Midanich is a place of great danger and dark secrets, a country at civil war ruled by a family with madness in its veins. Awaiting him at his destination is the Margrave and his sister, demanding nothing less than Alec's head on a pike. Deliciously complex, immensely readable, and u0026 completely un-put-down-able. If you're looking for an intelligently written and skillfully crafted historical mystery look no further than Deadly Peril. I promise you won't regret it. - Caz Owens All About Romance , rated a DESERT ISLE KEEPER My first encounter with her work was mere months ago, and I've now read all her full-length books. Every one is worthy of five stars, but I think Deadly Peril is possibly the best yet. It is, quite simply, a perfect combination of mystery, romance, and history . - Lady Wesley Romantic Historical Reviews , rated 5 STARS Enjoy Lucinda's meticulously researched 18 th century world, where characters, places, and events all intertwine. Alec Halsey Mystery SeriesSpring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem)Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda)Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad)Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Murderous family secrets)Winter 1764 DEADLY DIPLOMACY (Lies, levees, and lovers) In progress Salt Hendon Series1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane)1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline)SALT HENDON COLLECTION - boxed set with bonus novella SALT ANGEL Roxton Family Saga1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia)1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb)1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon)1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory)1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher)1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa)1743-77 ETERNALLY YOURS (Roxton Letters Vol. 1)1772-87 FOREVER REMAIN (Roxton Letters Vol. 2)