Nicholas Carey, 18th Duke of Burnham, encounters beautiful New York Attorney Taylor Collins in his search for a video tape left by Diana, Princess of Wales, naming her assassins. Soon Taylor is caught up in the centuries old story of the Careys as she is forced to confront the mystery of Diana's death, her feelings for Nicholas, and whether he, too, has committed murder.
Finalist, Foreword Reviews Book of the Year, 2013
Finalist, Beverly Hills Book Awards, 2014
Honorable Mention, Paris Book Awards, 2014
"Deborah Hawkins creates a triumph of romantic suspense fiction with the feel of a cozy Christie."
A debut romantic mystery that spans centuries, with a modern love story at its center. . . . British history and contemporary conspiracy collide in this satisfying novel. " -
"Fans of good solid fiction writing will find Dance for a Dead Princess is clearly more than a cut above genre writing, and will relish the definitive conclusion which leaves nothing hanging and much to enjoy."