Anthony Hope 
Indiscretion of the Duchess 

Settle in for a roller-coaster ride of intrigue, mystery and misconduct in Anthony Hope’s The Indiscretion of the Duchess. Two young men venture out on a visit to a coquettish female acquaintance whose husband happens to be out of town, setting off a staggering array of unforeseeable consequences. If drawing-room mysteries are your cup of tea, this thrilling tale should merit a spot on your must-read list.