The Thief's Daughter

A poor seamstress in 1814 London, Tessa's only living relative-her father-has just died, leaving her an inheritance. The problem is, his idea of an inheritance is a stash of stolen jewelry, and a selection of letters containing blackmail-worthy offenses. He might have expected her to take up where he left off, but if she is caught with any of this, her freedom-and possibly her life-will be forfeit.

She needs help. In one of the salacious letters is a name she recognizes and respects, the ha...