Robin Paige je pseudonym manželského páru Billa a Susan Albertových. Spoločne vytvorili sériu viktoriánskych a edwardiánskych detektívok, ktorá sa odohráva v období od polovice 90. rokov 19. storočia do začiatku 20. storočia. V každom z dvanástich príbehov sa dvojica amatérskych detektívov, Kate Ardleigh Sheridanová a Sir Charles Sheridan, púšťa do riešenia záhad. Kate, írsko-americká spisovateľka, a Charles, vzdelaný šľachtic so záujmom o forezné vedy, sa pri svojom pátraní stretávajú s významnými osobnosťami svojej doby. Ich dobrodružstvá spájajú historické reálie s napínavou detektívnou zápletkou.
Set against a backdrop of royal intrigue, the story follows Lord Charles Sheridan and his astute American wife, Kate, as they are tasked with uncovering the truth behind a prince living incognito at Glamis. Their mission to clear his name involves navigating deception and hidden identities, showcasing their wit and determination in a world of secrets.
Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, the story follows Kathryn Ardleigh and her husband, Charles, as they navigate a scandal involving Jennie Jerome Churchill. The revelation that Winston Churchill's father may have been Jack the Ripper threatens to derail Winston's promising political career. As they delve into this shocking claim, the couple must uncover the truth to protect the Churchill legacy and navigate the complexities of reputation and power in a tumultuous era.
Lord and Lady Sheridan (Charles is now Baron of Somersworth) have taken a house for a few quiet weeks in the late summer of 1897, in the sea-coast village of Rottingdean. Long known as Smugglers' Village, the hamlet sits on a labyrinth of ancient tunnels. When the body of a coast guard is pulled out of the Channel, Kate and Charles...
Kate Ardleigh is not a Victorian lady - outspoken, egalitarian, American, and a writer of penny-dreadfuls. Aunt Sabrina invites her to Essex England, for help with the Order of the New Dawn. Aunt Jagger beats the servants to suicide, and someone feeds her Death mushrooms. Next door, Sir Charles photographs a fresh body in an archaeological dig, and seeks his killer.
While researching Rosamund, the mistress of King Henry, at Blenheim Palace, Kate Sheridan finds herself drawn into a mysterious reenactment of the historical legend surrounding Rosamund's alleged poisoning by Eleanor of Aquitaine. As the past intertwines with the present, Kate's investigation leads to unexpected revelations, blurring the lines between history and reality.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the story follows Sir Charles Sheridan, an amateur scientist and skilled detective, who is on the brink of becoming a baron, complicating his relationship with American writer Kate Ardleigh. Despite societal customs preventing their union, the two are repeatedly drawn together by intriguing murder cases that challenge their intellects and deepen their connection.
Set against the backdrop of an auto exhibition at Kate's ancestral home, newlyweds Charles and Kate Sheridan find themselves entangled in a deadly competition among Europe's top investors and inventors. As tensions rise and a murder occurs, the couple must step into the role of amateur sleuths to uncover the truth and prevent further chaos. With themes of ambition and danger, the story blends intrigue with the high-stakes world of early automotive innovation.
In the wake of an ill-reputed constable's murder, former mystery novelist Kate Arleigh teams up with amateur scientist Sir Charles and the shy Beatrix Potter to find out how the killing may be linked to a child's disappearance
Lord Charles Sheridan has launched an investigation into a jockey's recent (and mysterious) death-while his wife, Kate, puzzles over the long-ago theft of an actress's jewels. But soon the Sheridans can't help wondering if the two strange events are, somehow, connected.
Set against the backdrop of Coronation Day in 1902, the story unfolds as Charles and Kate Sheridan are drawn into a web of intrigue following an anarchist's fatal bombing attempt on the king. Their curiosity leads them to explore unsettling questions surrounding the incident, particularly the enigmatic Charlotte Conway, an editor at the anarchist newspaper, and her connection to expatriate author Jack London. As they delve deeper, the Sheridans uncover a complex interplay of politics, romance, and danger.
