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Master William: Duty made him a gentleman. Love made him a man.
England, 1814.
As Napoleon's empire teeters on the brink of defeat, Master William McArthur is summoned by the Earl of Farleigh to assist in a confidential investigation for the Crown. Accompanied by the dependable Mr Simon Burbury and the enigmatic Lord Ridley, William embarks on a perilous pursuit that leads them from the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire to the glittering streets of London, all in search of an elusive French spy whose activities threaten England's security.
Amelia, Countess of Farleigh, and William's sister, Mrs Catherine Burbury, join the party in London. Amid the splendour and spectacle of the London Season, they lend their own talents to the investigation, navigating ballrooms, drawing rooms, and society gatherings where secrets are often hidden behind polite smiles.
Their efforts become unexpectedly entwined with the fate of Lady Camellia Kerr-Hicks, a spirited young woman desperate to escape a marriage arranged by her father, the Earl of Clive. In her determination to secure her freedom, Camellia risks a scandal that could ruin her reputation forever.
As danger closes in and loyalties are tested, William and his companions must uncover the spy before vital information falls into enemy hands. They must decide whether they can save Lady Camellia from a future she dreads or whether some destinies cannot be altered.
Against the backdrop of a nation at war and a society bound by duty and expectation, Master William is a captivating tale of intrigue, courage, friendship, and the power of choosing one's own path.
As Napoleon's empire teeters on the brink of defeat, Master William McArthur is summoned by the Earl of Farleigh to assist in a confidential investigation for the Crown. Accompanied by the dependable Mr Simon Burbury and the enigmatic Lord Ridley, William embarks on a perilous pursuit that leads them from the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire to the glittering streets of London, all in search of an elusive French spy whose activities threaten England's security.
Amelia, Countess of Farleigh, and William's sister, Mrs Catherine Burbury, join the party in London. Amid the splendour and spectacle of the London Season, they lend their own talents to the investigation, navigating ballrooms, drawing rooms, and society gatherings where secrets are often hidden behind polite smiles.
Their efforts become unexpectedly entwined with the fate of Lady Camellia Kerr-Hicks, a spirited young woman desperate to escape a marriage arranged by her father, the Earl of Clive. In her determination to secure her freedom, Camellia risks a scandal that could ruin her reputation forever.
As danger closes in and loyalties are tested, William and his companions must uncover the spy before vital information falls into enemy hands. They must decide whether they can save Lady Camellia from a future she dreads or whether some destinies cannot be altered.
Against the backdrop of a nation at war and a society bound by duty and expectation, Master William is a captivating tale of intrigue, courage, friendship, and the power of choosing one's own path.
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Published August 16, 2026
About the author
Jenny Rae
16 books11 followersJenny’s heart has always resided in the past. After a lifetime of living across England, Ireland, and the USA, she has returned to her Australian roots—bringing a world of history back with her. From the ballrooms of the Regency era to the cobbled streets of Victorian London, Jenny’s extensive travels across Europe transformed her lifelong passion for history into the vivid settings of her novels. A writer since the first grade, she now spends her retirement doing what she loves most: meticulously researching and breathing life into stories of a bygone age. Now residing in Sydney with her husband, Paul, and their four cats (Lucky, Mittens, Topsie, and Salem).
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August 18, 2026
When duty collides with love, reputation, and the dangerous pursuit of a French spy, Master William offers readers an engaging journey through Regency England. Jenny Rae creates an atmosphere where elegant ballrooms and country estates conceal secrets, shifting loyalties, and difficult choices.
The story's combination of historical intrigue and personal stakes gives it an appealing depth. William's investigation becomes intertwined with Camellia's fight for freedom, creating a compelling contrast between the expectations placed upon society's privileged characters and their desire to choose their own futures.
With its period setting, espionage, romance, and themes of courage and independence, this promises an enjoyable read for fans of Regency historical fiction.
The story's combination of historical intrigue and personal stakes gives it an appealing depth. William's investigation becomes intertwined with Camellia's fight for freedom, creating a compelling contrast between the expectations placed upon society's privileged characters and their desire to choose their own futures.
With its period setting, espionage, romance, and themes of courage and independence, this promises an enjoyable read for fans of Regency historical fiction.
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