Laura Joh Rowland s San Ichiro novels have enthralled thousands of readers. Now the author turns her gifts for historical fiction to Victorian England and the famous and fascinating Bront family with this critically acclaimed new thriller.

Upon learning that she has been falsely accused of plagiarism, the normally mild-mannered Charlotte Bront sets off for London to clear her name. But when she unintentionally witnesses a murder, Charlotte finds herself embroiled in a dangerous chain of events that forces her to confront demons from her past. With the clandestine aid of the other Bront sisters, Emily and Anne, and of the suspiciously well-informed but irresistibly attractive brother of the victim, Charlotte works to unravel a deadly web of intrigue that threatens not only her own safety but the very fabric of the British Empire. Will Charlotte be able to stop a devious, invisible villain whose schemes threaten her life, her family, and her country

Praise for The Secret Adventures of Charlotte Bront
[Rowland] creates a believable Charlotte whose intelligence, stubbornness, and wit recal Jane at every turn. Even more important, the mystery itself is particularly fine. Entertainment Weekly

"This delightful and sophisticated mystery transports readers through an era of Victorian histry, with Charlotte Bront leading the way A must read for historical fans." Romantic Times

A sure bet [Charlotte is] spunky and adventurous and a die-hard romantic al the way. She's a heroine for our times." New Orleans Times-Picayune

Rowland simply refuses to let readers lift their eyes from the page. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Laura Joh Rowland is the author of ten other mysteries, including the critically acclaimed Snow Empress and Red Chrysanthemum. The granddaughter of Chinese and Korean immigrants, she was educated at the University of Michigan and now lives in New Orleans with her husband.