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The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies: A Novel

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Against the backdrop of the post-WWII era, two Oxford students are forced to team up to stop a Soviet spy from infiltrating the university's halls in this charming mystery with a dash of romance.

Set against the backdrop of post-WWII Oxford University, The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies is the irresistible debut from Kate Westbury that seamlessly layers mystery, romance, and a dash of academia to introduce the Crown’s newest undercover operatives.

Oxford, England, 1951
- The Honorable Ginevra Bishop likes red lipstick, clever retorts, and earning top marks in her tutorials. She’s following her mother’s footsteps by studying at Oxford, eager to prove she’s more than a debutante.

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