A Thieving at Carlton House

Of Cloaks & Daggers, Book 1

By: Erica Vetsch

Narrated by: Julia Holland

The Home Office has asked Sir Bertrand Thorndike to head an investigation into stolen royal jewels. And as with everything concerning the Prince Regent, discretion is paramount.

It's the perfect chance for Bertie to step out of his brother's long shadow. Unfortunately, his superior, the Duke of Haverly, has a plan that makes him balk. In order to sell his cover, Bertie must play the part of a man looking for love, ready to reform his rakish ways.

Philippa Cashel escaped a life as one of society's best-known courtesans and now devotes her time to helping other women in dire straits. Her hope is that laboring hard enough at her charity work will allow her to feel worthy of God's forgiveness of her past. So when Sir Bertrand Thorndike approaches her about becoming an agent of the Crown, she is skeptical. Why her? She's focused on getting her school for underprivileged women up and running, not on cloak-and-dagger skullduggery.

But when two of Philippa's rescued girls become targets, Philippa risks partnering with Bertie to find the loot and stop a killer.

©2024 Erica Vetsch (P)2025 Oasis Audio

Loved this audiobook!

My wife and I listened to this on a long drive and loved it. The narrator really brought all the characters to life, and we especially loved Phillipa. We also loved how the author brought in great moral values and a glimpse into what life would be like in that century. Can’t wait to listen to the next one.