The Grünewald Legacy
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One brother builds walls. The other lights matches.
Lord Henry Kingston, the Earl of Derby, runs his world on discipline. Estates managed. Ledgers balanced. Reputation untouchable. A walking ledger of desirability, he has spent six years outwitting ministers and building his empire across three continents. He believes London’s drawing rooms hold nothing capable of unsettling him.
He is spectacularly wrong.
And then she arrives.
A woman Lord Henry never factored into his calculations. A woman whose identity remains a mystery — but whose effect on him is anything but.
Lord Henry is returning home and with him he brings the Grünewald masterpieces — not to soothe but to confront. To the ton, they are a spectacle. To Lord Henry, they are a legacy.
But to an unseen enemy, they are a target.
As Lord Henry prepares to step back into a city built on secrets and ambition, someone is already watching. Someone is waiting for him to arrive.
And this stoic earl will discover a devastating truth: no amount of duty can protect his heart from what he never saw coming.
Before the scandal. Before the stakes. Before the woman who will undo six years of careful architecture in a single season.
This is the prequel to The Grünewald Affair.
The crack starts here.
Why readers are downloading this free prequel:
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The Stoic Earl: A charming dive into Henry’s world of rigid discipline right before it gets delightfully upended.
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Brother vs. Brother: Witty banter, delicious family friction, and the playful chemistry between polar opposites.
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Art & Mischief: A light, fast-paced introduction to high-society secrets and a looming mystery.
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The Road to The Grünewald Affair: Follow Lord Henry’s journey from a man of ice to a man of passion, where the Disarming A Rogue Mystery Series begins.
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Reviews
★★★★★ 4.3/5 stars
(Goodreads 22 ratings)
What a brilliant way to set the stage!
This short prequel is loaded with witty dialogue and amazing tension between the two Kingston brothers. Lord Henry is the ultimate brooding, duty-bound hero... His brother... is pure chaotic fun. Leaves you desperately needing to know what happens in the next book.
Highly recommend!
- GemmaS
I really enjoyed this prequel to The Grünewald Affair! Quiet Defiance gave me a whole new appreciation for Lord Henry and Lord Tristan — seeing where their story began makes the events of the main book even better!
- Heather
This was an excellent reading experience... the sibling banter shows the bond between the brothers is strong.
The prose is sharp, the pacing is excellent. There is clear promise of an exciting introduction to the heroine in the next book.
I really love this author's writing style. You won't be disappointed.
- RWoo
This is literally a blast... In just a few pages, the author managed to get me into the story and the series. I admired her writing, her warmth, and her romantic pen.
- Diamanti
The beautiful language draws the reader right into the room.... The artwork described is phenomenal. I even looked up the artist, Matthias Grünewald—the research and descriptions are so immersive that I wanted to see the art for myself.
- Constance M.
I loved the interaction between the brothers!... The contrast between Henry, so serious and responsible, and his younger brother Tristan, who is bent on enjoying life, is wonderful. The legacy of the Grünewald paintings adds such a rich layer to the story.
- Dominique