The Devil's Own: Crimes Against the Crown

by Wendy Bayne

The Eglinton Tournament of late August 1839 was a reenactment of a medieval joust and revel held in North Ayrshire. I had taken that tournament as my backdrop.
Someone has plans to make it a spectacle to remember. Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte will be there, and the Queen wants her agents in place as it has been rumoured that King Louis Philippe of France would like to rid himself of this particular thorn in his side. Lissa, Miles and their friends are to ensure the Prince is not killed while on British soil.
However, members of the 88th Regiment of Foot, who were used as assassins in France and became known as the Devil’s Own, were also in attendance to seek revenge. Assassination is their speciality. Have they been sent to kill the Prince?
Lissa and the ladies attend with their men to ferret out the assassin and protect the Prince… and Magda.

418 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2024

About the author

Wendy Bayne weaves themes reflecting her interests and passions in history and social justice throughout her debut novel Untitled: Crimes Against the Crown. Set in 1827 England a young girl coming of age finds herself embroiled in the world of espionage to find not only love but that family secrets are sometimes dark and terrible as she is recruited by England's master of spies as an Agent of the Crown.

Books have been a large part of Wendy's life and she enjoys multiple genres. She is also an avid fan of Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey and Blue Jays Baseball.

You can find Wendy here on Goodreads and on twitter @bayne_wendy