Abi Barden

Forced to work toward an impossible goal to satisfy the dreams of a madman, Amethyst must come to terms with the truth of her past and the uncertainty of her present if she’s to have any hope of a future....

Violet Maker is dead. Benjamin Maker is missing. Amethyst Forester is the prime suspect in a murder case. With no choice but to exonerate herself, Amethyst seeks the truth of Violet’s death, but gets caught up in the mystery of giant vortices appearing in the London skies....

When their secrets are threatened in London, the Makers leave the country. Inspector Jenson heads out, too, hunting dangerous traitors. Feeling alone, Amethyst falls in with an American team developing a new aetheric engine....

A country house retreat with friends like Benjamin Maker should be exactly the relaxation Amethyst Forester needs. But this country house comes with unbearable snobbery and a missing person. Needing support, Amethyst calls Inspector Jenson to come and investigate....

Amethyst Forester is a scientist, not a lady. Benjamin Maker is a lord, trapped in a loveless marriage. The only thing they have in common is Professor Richards - a genius Aetheric scientist. When Richards is found dead, Amethyst and Benjamin are put in an impossible situation....

Amethyst Forester is a scientist, not a lady. Benjamin Maker is a lord, trapped in a loveless marriage. All they have in common is Professor Richards - a genius scientist. When Richards is found dead, Amethyst and Benjamin inherit his house, its contents, and the mystery of his murder....