Author(s): Cindy Anstey

Young Adult

From the author ofSuitors and Sabotagecomes a suspenseful and enthralling new Regency novel, perfect for readers who like their Jane Austen classics with a side of mystery and murder.

1833. A near-fatal carriage accident has deposited an unconscious young woman on the doorstep of Hardwick Manor and into the care of young Lord James Ellerby. But when she finally awakens, it is with no memory of who she is or where she came from.

Beth, as she calls herself, has no identity; the only clue to her circumstances is a recurring nightmare of a hummingbird, blood dripping from its steel beak.

With the help of James and his sister, Caroline, Beth tries to solve the mystery of her own identity and the appalling events that brought her to their door. But nothing could prepare her for the escalating dangers that threaten her and the Ellerby clan. From the hazardous cliffs of Dorset to the hostile streets of London, Beth will fight to reclaim her past, hunted by a secretive foe with murderous intentions.

Fans of Cindy Anstey's previous novels won't want to missThe Hummingbird Dagger, a dark and twisty new offering that blends romance, danger and mystery.

Praise forDuels & Deception:

"Delightful ... It is Jane Austenspiced with action, suspense, and humor." --VOYA,starred review

"Jane Austen fans in need of a good new book, look no further." --Entertainment Weekly