A Heart Worth Stealing
A Heart Worth Stealing by Joanna Barker is a historical romance set in Sowerby, England, in 1802. Published by Shadow Mountain in 2023, this edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Miss Genevieve Wilde, a magistrate’s daughter and independent heiress, who is determined to reclaim her father’s stolen pocket watch. When local authorities fail to assist her, she seeks the help of a thief-taker, leading to an unexpected encounter with the charming and unpredictable Jack Travers.
As Ginny and Jack navigate the complexities of their charade—pretending he is her cousin to investigate the theft—they uncover a more significant threat against her. The narrative explores themes of independence and trust, as Ginny grapples with her growing feelings for Jack while trying to protect her home and reputation. Readers will find a blend of intrigue and romance as the characters work together to unravel the mystery surrounding the stolen watch and the dangers that ensue.
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Sowerby, England, 1802
Miss Genevieve Wilde–a magistrate’s daughter and independent heiress–is determined to meet life’s challenges all on her own, just as her late-father had taught her. So when her father’s pocket watch is stolen, she will do anything to get it back, especially when the local authorities prove incompetent.
Upon reading an advertisement in the paper, she takes a chance and contacts a thief-taker to find the watch. It’s a choice Ginny regrets when former Bow Street officer Jack Travers arrives on her doorstep. He is frustratingly flirtatious, irritatingly handsome, and entirely unpredictable, and Ginny wonders if she’ll be able to resist such a man.
But after Ginny discovers that the missing watch is just a small part of a larger, more frightening plot against her, she needs Jack’s help more than ever. To protect her home and her reputation, the two enter into a risky charade–pretending Jack is her cousin so he can begin his investigation, starting with the household staff. As they work together to unravel the mystery, Ginny finds herself falling fast for her charismatic thief-taker, leaving her heart in just as much danger as her life.
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