The Wordsworth Key
Published on 22. May 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-00-877082-2 (ISBN)
Description
'A twisting, well-paced whodunit alongside the central couple's scandalous unmarried-yet-living-together relationship. If it were a TV series it might be called 'Decorum and Sass'. I'd watch it.' Historical Novel Society
'Exceptionally written ... another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ?????
1812 The Lake District
Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth's prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing.
When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London - a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd's crook wedged in the victim's mouth - Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate.
What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness?
Readers love The Wordsworth Key:
?????'Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality'
????? 'If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read!
?????' Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples'
?????'Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series'
?????'From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it'
?????'Gentle Readers, this story is a delight'
?????'This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can't wait for more'
'Exceptionally written ... another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ?????
1812 The Lake District
Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth's prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing.
When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London - a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd's crook wedged in the victim's mouth - Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate.
What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness?
Readers love The Wordsworth Key:
?????'Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality'
????? 'If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read!
?????' Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples'
?????'Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series'
?????'From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it'
?????'Gentle Readers, this story is a delight'
?????'This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can't wait for more'
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Julia Golding'Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels' Good Housekeeping
'I won't lie, I picked this book up because of the cover - absolutely stunning...it was a perfect read' ?????
'This book was so good, I couldn't put it down' ?????
'Simply delicious! This book is absolutely glorious...in the midst of a lot of Regency retellings, it stands out ... There is a wry wit throughout which balances beautifully with the dark themes' ?????
'This book is absolutely fantastic!!! I was so caught up in reading it that I missed lunch, and it was past time to start dinner. Only the rumbling of my stomach made me put it down for a quick meal, after which I resumed my reading' ?????
'Starts with a bang, never really pauses for breath, and has two main protagonists who are instantly likeable and easy to cheer for!' ????
'A roller-coaster ride with plenty of twists' ????
'What a compelling read! I found it a captivating, dynamic and enthralling book that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end' ????
'The writing of this book was exquisite ... I was hanging on to every last word' ????
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-877082-2 (9780008770822)
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Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for children and young adults. She also writes under the pen names of Joss Stirling and Eve Edwards. Well over half a million of her books have been sold worldwide in more than twenty different languages.