Petals of Suspicion
D. Hale Rambo
Type: Beta project
Genre: Fantasy, historical fiction, mystery
Word count: 86,000
London 1814. Hazel Honeyfield travels to study bloomcraft—a magic rooted in the language of flowers—and build a new life. But when her uncle is found dead, her plans begin to wilt. To protect her inheritance, Hazel must uncover the truth buried in the blooms and contend with Sir Miles William Ellis, a principled gentleman who may be helpful—or a hindrance.
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Hazel Honeyfield came to London to live with her uncle, the only family she has left, and maybe, just maybe, secure a future of her own. But when she arrives to find him dead and suspicion already circling, her quiet ambitions begin to unravel.
With her only ally, bloomcraft, a spellbinding magic built on the meanings of flowers, Hazel, herbalist turned amateur sleuth, must navigate the expectations of London propriety and the scrutiny of the Horticultural Society. Her only clue? A single petal left behind at the scene—unlike anything she’s ever seen.
To protect her inheritance, Hazel must uncover the truth buried in the blooms and contend with Sir Miles William Ellis, a principled gentleman who may be more of a help—or hindrance—than he appears.
Petals of Suspicion blends fantasy and cozy mystery. Perfect for readers who love Regency-era manners, the language of flowers, and slow-burn romance.
D. Hale Rambo is a historical fantasy mystery author who writes character-driven stories with magic, secrets, and a whole lot of plot. She centers cozy, clever heroines you can truly care about.
A lifelong storyteller, she’s been writing and creating other worlds since she was old enough to mark them on her bedroom wall. When she’s not writing, you can find her enjoying a stiff cosmopolitan alongside her favorite pet companion and charming wife.
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