Deceptions: A Jamestown Novel

"With realistic, well-researched historical detail, a strong, intelligent heroine, and a fascinating, uncommon setting, this novel will appeal to romance and historical fans alike." Library Journal

A surfeit of fascinating historical details and a refreshingly different setting give DECEPTIONS its unique flavor, making Marilyn Clay's novel perfect for readers who miss the romance-tinged historical novels of Rosalind Laker. Booklist

DECEPTIONS: A JAMESTOWN NOVEL takes place in 1617 in Colonial Jamestown when a daring deception leads to dangerous passion in a riveting blend of romance, intrigue, and adventure. Desperate to escape an arranged marriage and wed her childhood sweetheart, beautiful but innocent Catherine Parke secretly boards a ship bound for the New World. But Catherine is unprepared for what she finds in Jamestown. Adherence to strict moral codes rule the colonists' lives, but she soon discovers that beneath their proper facades not all is as it seems. Disappointments repeatedly test Catherine's strength and courage, but a burning desire to uncover the truth drives her to unravel a web of lies and deceit.

With her own life in jeopardy, Catherine is drawn to the one man who can save her, but wonders if she can trust him, or will she be swept into an unknown and terrifying wilderness, once again loving the wrong man and paying dearly for it? Vivid historical details bring the Jamestown settlement and Indian villages to life. DECEPTIONS is well researched, fast-paced and full of unexpected twists and turns. (Also in Ebook as DANGEROUT DECEPTIONS and THE LETTER) Published in hardcover and large print, now available in ebook & audio.

"Complete with a romantic subplot, DECEPTIONS is a strong historical tale that brings the Jamestown Virginia Colony to life through the eyes of the determined heroine Catherine, who manages to travel to the New World in search of her betrothed. Breathtaking adventures follow as Catherine tries to unravel the various happenings between her husband and the Powhatan Indians. Readers will relish this in-depth look at how the first English colonists struggled to survive in Jamestown, circa 1617-1619." Harriet Klausner.

SECRETS AND LIES by Marilyn Clay follows DECEPTIONS, with several recurring characters. Four young girls destined to become brides to the settlers travel from London to the New World aboard a Bride Ship. In Jamestown, the girls are instead swept into a maelstrom of lies, treachery, and deceit. (Also in Ebook as DANGEROUS SECRETS and paperback as A PETTICOAT AND LAMBSKIN GLOVES)

Marilyn Clay's BETSY ROSS: ACCIDENTAL SPY is also now available in print, ebook and audio. Betsy Ross determines to uncover who is responsible for the death of her beloved husband John Ross, but instead is drawn into a confusing web of spies ad double spies in 1776 Philadelphia. Ebook, print & audio.

All eleven titles in Marilyn Clay's JULIETTE ABBOTT REGENCY MYSTERY SERIES are available in print, ebook & audio. Each story can be read as a stand-alone, but to begin with the first book in the series is recommended. Titles (in order) include MURDER AT MORLAND MANOR, MURDER IN MAYFAIR, MURDER IN MARGATE, MURDER AT MEDLEY PARK, MURDER IN MIDDLEWYCH, MURDER IN MAIDSTONE, MURDER AT MONTFORD HALL, MURDER ON MARSH LANE, MURDER IN MARTINDALE, MURDER AT MARLEY CHASE, and now MURDER IN THE MERRYTON MEWS.