{"product_id":"alexandra-beverley-watts-9798294438227","title":"Alexandra","description":"\u003cb\u003eIf you enjoyed the romance, humour, mystery and fun of the Shackleford Sisters, get ready for more mayhem with the Victorian Shacklefords...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the seaside town of Paignton, England, 1891, twenty-two-year-old Alexandra Shackleford faces an uncertain future when her father, Chief Inspector Henry Shackleford, is forced into early retirement from the police force. Living with her five sisters and their outspoken Aunt Charlotte at Cliff House, Alex has resigned herself to spinsterhood-until fate brings the enigmatic Baron Tavistock back into her life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThree years earlier, Lieutenant Rhys Gould stole Alex's heart during a brief, passionate encounter before vanishing without explanation. Now he returns as the newly inherited Baron, desperately seeking help for his mother who has fallen victim to a mysterious blackmailer. What begins as a simple case of fraud soon unravels into something far more sinister, drawing the Shackleford family into a dangerous web of secrets that threatens everything they hold dear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs dark truths emerge about the past, Alex must navigate not only the perils of their investigation but also the painful mystery of why Rhys has kept her at arm's length. With her father's investigative skills, her aunt's decidedly unconventional methods, and her own fierce determination, Alex finds herself at the heart of a deadly game where love and justice hang in the balance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet against the backdrop of Victorian England's rigid social conventions, \u003ci\u003eAlexandra\u003c\/i\u003e weaves together romance, mystery, and family loyalty in an unforgettable tale. With memorable characters-from the razor-sharp Charlotte to the irrepressible young Billy-this atmospheric story combines the charm of a period mystery with the emotional depth of a passionate love story, complete with Beverley Watts's trademark wit and humour. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA tale of courage, redemption, and the power of love to overcome the darkest secrets, \u003ci\u003eAlexandra\u003c\/i\u003e marks the thrilling beginning of the \u003ci\u003eShackleford and Daughters\u003c\/i\u003e series-where one family's quest for justice will change their lives forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: While this novel doesn't contain an excessive number of spicy scenes, it isn't closed-door and wouldn't be considered \"clean\" romance.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beverley Watts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798294438227\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d","brand":"Beverley Watts","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47424860422399,"sku":"9798294438227","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_85c2aeda-065c-46f2-ae33-527bc9b4e29b.jpg?v=1761533012","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alexandra-beverley-watts-9798294438227","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}