Cloaked in Deception cover art

Cloaked in Deception

 Preview
This Season's Biggest Deal

$0.99/mo for 3 months + $20 Audible bonus voucher

Auto-renews at $8.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Get this deal
Offer ends on 28 December, 2026.
More purchase options

Cloaked in Deception

By: Cara Devlin
Narrated by: Allie Rose
Get this deal

Auto-renews at $8.99/mo after 3 months. Offer ends 28 December, 2026. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $25.36

Buy Now for $25.36

This Season's Biggest Deal | $0.99/mo for 3 months + $20 Audible bonus

Auto-renews at $8.99/mo. after 3 months - terms apply.
Summary

When masked men storm a charity dinner for the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Leonora Spencer and Detective Inspector Jasper Reid are among the many guests forced to witness the pandemonium—and a brutal murder.

Although she is shaken by the apparent robbery gone wrong, Leo insists on helping Jasper and the Criminal Investigation Department at Scotland Yard by tapping her photographic memory for clues. But the pieces aren't adding up, and in her resolve to find answers, the risks Leo takes leave Jasper questioning his decision to assign her an unofficial role in the investigation.

After an old letter found on the victim points to the mysterious death of an infant at the charity orphanage over a decade before, a complex web of deceit and conspiracy begins to emerge. And when another child is targeted, Leo and Jasper realize they have no choice but to confront a killer set on vengeance.

Cloaked in Deception is the fourth book in Cara Devlin's new romantic historical mystery series set in Victorian London. The Spencer & Reid Mysteries are perfect for fans of PBS Masterpiece Mystery's Miss Scarlet & the Duke, and readers of Irina Shapiro, Andrea Penrose, and C. S. Harris.

©2025 Cara Devlin Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Crime Fiction Detective
All stars
Most relevant
I absolutely loved Cloaked in Deception! Having listened to books 1–3 beforehand, I was so looking forward to this fourth instalment, and it certainly lived up to my expectations.

Leonora and Jasper have become two of my favourite characters in historical mysteries. I really enjoy seeing how they continue to grow, both individually and together, and I find myself becoming more invested in their story with each book.

One of the things I appreciate most about this series is how it immerses me in Victorian London. I love learning about everyday life in that era, and the insights into the workings of Scotland Yard’s Criminal Investigation Department make the mysteries feel authentic and engaging without ever slowing the story down.

Although I say I’ve “read” the books, I’ve actually listened to the audiobooks, and they’ve been beautifully narrated. The performance adds so much atmosphere and really brings the characters to life. It’s one of those series where I find myself looking for excuses to keep listening just a little longer.

This has become one of my favourite Victorian mystery series, and Cloaked in Deception is another wonderful addition. I highly recommend starting at book one so you can fully appreciate the journey of these characters. I can’t wait to see what Cara Devlin has in store for Leonora and Jasper in book five!

Another fabulous instalment in this Victorian mystery

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.