A compulsive, entertaining historical YA murder mystery full
of queer romance, perfect for fans of Lex Croucher, Agency for
Scandal and dark academia like The Binding.
In Regency England, Cascabel Gray disguises herself as her twin
brother Pom to attend Oxford University, where she wishes to study
medicine. Her plans are upended, however, when she receives a
letter from Charles Lafleur, a member of infamous secret society
the Rogues Club, blackmailing her to keep her deception secret...
But when Lafleur is found dead, the plot thickens - and Cascabel
becomes a prime murder suspect. She joins the Rogues Club to conduct
an investigation of her own, and is quickly swept into a life
of gambling and vandalism...
To survive in Oxford's high society, she must switch between her
male and female personas, attracting the attentions of both fellow
student William Grenville and a chambermaid known as Mouse -
and even attending a ball with an Austrian prince. Can she find
a way to balance her double life and clear her name, before she loses
everything?
This book combines the genius ingredients of cosy crime,
queer romance and dark academia, all wrapped up in a fast-paced,
entertaining plot.
A fierce, determined and irresistible protagonist who slips fluidly
between two identities and genders as Cascabel and Pom.
All the period-drama appeal of a historical Regency setting,
combining a vibrant, modern sensibility with a sensitive handling
of prejudice.
- ISBN13 9780702339691
- Publish Date 14 August 2025
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scholastic
- Format Paperback
- Pages 400
- Language English