Book Spotlight: A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch

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About the Book

 

Title: A Scheming in Parliament 

Series: Of Cloaks & Daggers #2 

Author: Erica Vetsch 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: August 26, 2025 

Genre: Regency Mystery Romance 

Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not to reveal his true motives, and he's quickly inducted into the mysterious Theban Club. 

Miss Philippa Cashel's mission, the Princess Charlotte Eleos School for Women in Need, is thriving with donations, and the students are learning skills to help them earn their livings in honorable ways. But when a dear friend's past is revealed by blackmail, Philippa must wrestle with the question, Is it ever right to do the wrong thing? 

Bertie's and Philippa's missions collide when Bertie uncovers a dangerous plot involving vulnerable women. He and Philippa join forces against the corruption threatening to topple England's government, all while navigating their outward reputations and inward feelings for each other.

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Excerpt

Philippa felt numb, her heart heavy, not wanting to broach the blackmail letter with Aunt Dolly, yet yearning to at the same time.

Aunt Dolly stood in the nave, inspecting the red-painted scrollwork adorning the now-cream-colored rafters. At last she turned to Philippa. “Out with it, child.”

With nothing else to do, Philippa retrieved the accusing letter from her apron pocket, separating it from Lady Tiptree’s. “This came in the post, and I’m afraid I opened it by accident. I thought it was to do with the school, but it is of a more personal nature. I read it.” She held the paper out.

“Why should such a trifling thing bother you, child? I’m sure it is nothing.” Aunt Dolly took the page, tilting it toward the sunlight. Her body stilled as she read, except for her hands, which began to tremble. When she finished, she looked up into the vaulted space.

“I am trying not to make assumptions, Aunt Dolly, but I’m having a difficult time. Perhaps . . .” Philippa tried to work some moisture into her mouth. “Perhaps you could give me some context for the writer’s remarks?”

Aunt Dolly didn’t answer for a long stretch, almost as if she had not heard. Then she inhaled deeply. “Sit, child, and I will tell you all.” (pp. 92–93)

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About the Author

Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times top pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, romance, and watching sports. This transplanted Kansan now makes her home in Rochester, Minnesota. Learn more about Erica at ericavetsch.com.

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