Posey's Peril — Jenny Wheeler

Posey Barclay's family fortune hangs by a thread, with vengeful stockholders circling like vultures. Her only hope is brilliant lawyer Silas Williams—the man she once refused to marry. But when Silas abruptly abandons her case, Posey realizes a sinister force is at work, one that could cost them both everything. Sydney, 1869: As vengeful stockholders threaten to strip everything from Posey Barclay and her family, only one man stands between them and ruin—the brilliant and principled lawyer, Silas Williams. But when Silas abruptly withdraws from the case, Posey knows something is terribly wrong. A newly appointed judge with a mysterious connection to Silas's past has arrived, bringing with him long-buried secrets of murder and revenge. As Posey delves deeper, she uncovers a web of blackmail that forces Silas to choose between winning her case and protecting her life. At the center of it all lies a haunting painting of a murdered young girl—a key to the past that Silas refuses to discuss. With powerful adversaries closing in, Posey must unravel the truth and decide if her growing feelings for Silas are strong enough to overcome the forces determined to tear them apart. Set against the glittering backdrop of Gold Rush-era Sydney, Posey's Peril is the second book in the thrilling Sisters of Barclay Square series. This historical mystery celebrates the resilience of the female spirit and the power of unexpected love, perfect for fans of action-packed historical drama, deep family secrets, and wholesome second-chance romance.