A sparkling jewel, a house full of secrets, and a guest list with something to hide—Kitty Goring has only one chance to uncover the truth. Kitty and her brother, Sir James, are thrilled to host the glamorous Prince Vikram and Princess Noor from India at Merivale Manor. Their visit allows the royal couple a chance to relax during their London holiday while it provides Kitty and Jimmy a chance to prove themselves. But when a priceless sapphire necklace vanishes under mysterious circumstances, Merivale Manor’s polished façade begins to crack. As Kitty delves into the theft, long-buried secrets resurface, threatening not only the royal couple’s carefully built reputation but also the very bonds of trust within the manor’s walls. As before, Kitty finds herself at loggerheads with the stubborn DI Henry Burton, who resents her interference in his investigation. Can Kitty and her loyal companion, Scottie, untangle the web of deceit before the scandal becomes too great to contain? Or will the glittering sapphires remain lost forever, along with the truths they were meant to protect? To find out, read Sapphires and Secrets , the second book in the Kitty Goring Investigates series.