A Rogue's Company: A Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery

In 1946 London, the Right Sort Marriage Bureau is thriving until Lord Bainbridge returns and threatens to undo everything, including sending his son away to boarding school. A new client with a secret agenda arrives, and a murder and kidnapping send Sparks to seek help from a dangerous quarter, putting their survival at stake.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

In the bustling city of London, 1946, the Right Sort Marriage Bureau is thriving and expanding its services. Miss Iris Sparks, a young and ambitious matchmaker, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, a seasoned professional, are working tirelessly to create successful unions for their clients. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when Lord Bainbridge, Gwen's father-in-law and legal guardian, returns from a business trip to Africa. With a menacing presence, he threatens to undo everything that has been achieved by Miss Sparks and Mrs. Bainbridge, including sending Gwen's six-year-old son away to a boarding school.

But the situation becomes even more complex as a new client arrives at the agency. This client, whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, piques the interest of Sparks and Bainbridge. They begin to suspect that this client has a secret agenda, one that somehow involves the Bainbridge family. As the plot thickens, a murder occurs, and Sparks finds herself in a race against time to unravel the truth and save the lives of those she cares about.

In this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, Sparks must navigate through a web of lies and treachery, relying on her wits and resourcefulness to outsmart her enemies. With the help of a few trusted allies, she uncovers a shocking truth that threatens to destroy the very foundation of the Bainbridge family. As the stakes rise higher and higher, Sparks realizes that her own survival is at stake, and she must make a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.

In the end, Sparks emerges as a hero, using her intelligence and determination to bring justice to those who have been wronged. The Right Sort Marriage Bureau continues to thrive, but the memory of the events that transpired in 1946 will remain etched in the minds of those who witnessed them. This is a story of love, betrayal, and the power of one woman to overcome even the most daunting challenges.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 208 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250848154