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Pub Date 16 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 15 Jun 2026

Central Avenue Publishing | Central Avenue


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Description

A cozy Regency mystery with a hidden heiress, slow-burn romance, and layered intrigue—perfect for fans of heroines who fight for their place in the world.

No one has seen Georgina Bligh in a decade—not since the night her uncle murdered her father and tried to eliminate her as well. Hidden away with her best friend’s family, Georgina has spent the intervening years preparing to claim her rightful place as Baroness of Elmsford. But when a near collision with her uncle on a London street shatters her anonymity, she’s forced to act before her twenty-first birthday.

Silas Bligh is desperate. Deep in debt and determined to control the Elmsford estate, he’s on the verge of having Georgina declared legally dead. But unbeknownst to him, her father’s true will disinherited Silas—and Georgina must find it to expose his lies.

With the aid of her steadfast crush, Lord Bertram Redwick, and a tight-knit group of loyal allies, Georgina embarks on a tense and dangerous search through hidden ledgers, long-buried secrets, and the upper echelons of London society. As the legal deadline looms, a new threat rises—someone willing to use extortion and violence to ensure the truth stays buried forever.

For fans of Mimi Matthews’s fiercely independent heroines, Sophie Irwin’s nuanced character arcs, and the dark intrigue of Kelly Bowen, this first book in The Inconvenient Heirs Series blends mystery, romance, and feminist grit in a compelling fight for justice and identity—set against the opulent and treacherous upper crust of Regency London.
A cozy Regency mystery with a hidden heiress, slow-burn romance, and layered intrigue—perfect for fans of heroines who fight for their place in the world.

No one has seen Georgina Bligh in a...

Advance Praise

Praise for Bianca Schwarz

“Schwarz launches her Gentleman Spy Mysteries series with an immersive and suspenseful Regency romance. The magnetic love scenes and enticing mystery will have readers eagerly anticipating the next instalment.” – Publishers Weekly (The Innkeeper’s Daughter)

“A gritty, steamy series opener full of dark twists and hot trysts.” – Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author (The Innkeeper’s Daughter)

“It’s been a joy to watch Emily grow up through the years as the spirited daughter of gentleman spy, Sir Henry March, and now to finally see her become the heroine of her own book, with a dashing hero to perfectly match her. With sparkling prose, detailed descriptions, and an exciting climax, The Spy’s Daughter is a satisfying culmination of a series historical readers who enjoy a bit of danger will surely enjoy. Romance. Thrills. Ballgowns. And a little betrayal. What more could you want?” – Amanda Linsmeier, author of Starlings

“The Gentleman Spy Mysteries is such a sumptuous series, full of gorgeous gowns, Regency balls, breathtaking landscapes, delectable teas, steamy kisses, and blazing hot bedroom scenes, and The Spy’s Daughter is one of the best instalments yet. I love Emily’s feistiness and intelligence, as well as Max’s noble rebellion against the damaging traditions he was raised in. They earn their accolades as London’s most talked-about couple of the season!” – Molly Ringle, author of Lava Red Feather Blue

Praise for Bianca Schwarz

“Schwarz launches her Gentleman Spy Mysteries series with an immersive and suspenseful Regency romance. The magnetic love scenes and enticing mystery will have readers...


Marketing Plan

A cozy yet high-stakes Regency romance mystery for fans of Bridgerton and Mimi Matthews, featuring a hidden heiress, a vanished will, and a deadly fight for inheritance.

  • A standalone first entry in The Inconvenient Heirs Series, ideal for displays focusing on feminist historical fiction and Regency suspense.
  • Cross-market appeal for fans of romantic suspense and traditional Regency with a modern, empowering twist.
  • Explores timely themes of inheritance rights and gender inequality.
  • Proven success in historical romance and a growing series platform
  • Total backlist sales: 15K (ebook & print)


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  • Consumer giveaways via Goodreads, The StoryGraph & social media
  • Email marketing campaigns by publisher and author


Compare to: To Woo and to Wed; The Trouble With Anna; A Vicious Machination; The Missing Diamond; A Lady's Guide to Scandal

A cozy yet high-stakes Regency romance mystery for fans of Bridgerton and Mimi Matthews, featuring a hidden heiress, a vanished will, and a deadly fight for inheritance.

  • A standalone first entry in...

Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781771684514
PRICE CA$24.00 (CAD)
PAGES 256

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