Spies and secret societies!

The Gentleman's Daughter (Gentleman Spy #2) by Bianca M. Schwarz           

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Underneath Regency England there bubbles a cauldron of warped men, historically a cabal of landless knights left over from the time when William conquered England, now important Lords and landowners. A secret society termed the knights of the Snake Pit. Once they were part of a Jacobite movement to restore the Stewart’s to the throne. These days many of the adherents are more dissolute, turning their minds to matters of sexual depraviltiy, Although there are shifting parts and doorways untapped that threaten the stability of the land.

Sir Henry March is an agent for the crown investigating the society. He’s also looking for the right sort of wife. One who’ll accept his illegitimate daughter Emily and will sponsor her come out into society.

Isabella Chancellor wants to paint, but is thwarted by her mother’s social ambitions.

Henry and Isabella collude to present themselves to society as a courting couple—giving space to further their own aspirations.

When danger rears it’s head all bets of distance and being uninvolved are off!

A solid, satisfying read. 

A Central Avenue ARC via NetGalley