In the heart of Regency London, where the gulf between the opulent upper class and the squalid streets is as wide as the Thames, Zoe Demas, a young French woman entangled in two worlds, finds herself at the center of a chilling mystery.

When her lady's maid, Lucy, is found dead in the notorious district of Whitechapel, Zoe refuses to accept the verdict of a tragic accident. Determined to uncover the truth, she enlists the help of Quinton Huxley, a man whose expertise lies in navigating the murky waters between legality and the underworld.

Alongside a cast of characters as diverse as they are mysterious—Zoe's stepfamily, a Bow Street runner, a resurrectionist, and a gangster among them—Zoe and Quinton unravel a tale of forbidden love, jealousy, and betrayal that threatens to consume her.

Your next obsession awaits. Uncover the mystery, challenge the past, and be part of Zoe's journey. This novel is perfect for fans of historical mysteries who love a strong female protagonist and a cast of characters that feel like family. Grab your copy of "The Ties that Divide" today!


Readers LOVED this Historical Mystery:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “…They flawlessly developed the characters from the beginning until I was in love with all of them and anxious to find out what happened next with them. I love how we saw a romance START to develop but they didn't rush it…” –Goodreads reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “...The characters worked… I enjoyed the main character and how smart and strong she was. Taylor & Sandra Preisler write strong overall story and can’t wait for more from them.” –NetGalley reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wonderful characters! The ensemble cast, the diversity and the supporting characters really make the book along with a great twist. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a new historical fiction.” –Goodreads Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “...mystery, social justice, a young woman finding her way after trauma... The budding love story is charming without taking away from solving the mystery. Many historical and mystery readers will enjoy this one...” –NetGalley reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I immediately fell in love… I liked that I was never able to guess what was coming. It was not predictable and there were many surprise plot twists that kept me wanting more…” –Goodreads reviewer