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     Step into a world where Victorian botany, whispered secrets, and quiet resilience shape every unfolding mystery. If you’re new to my work, this page will guide you gently into the heart of Lady Aurora’s world: the stories, the history, and the living, breathing landscape of 1885.

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Who I Am

     Allow me to introduce myself, if I may. I am Jocelyne Waddle, author of the Lady Aurora Mysteries. A series filled with atmospheric historical fiction rooted in botanical heritage, Victorian intrigue, and the emotional lives of women navigating a world of beauty and constraint.

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     My stories blend:

• Victorian botany 

• Mystery and slow‑burn intrigue  

• Romance and emotional depth  

• Class dynamics and women’s agency  

• The rich textures of the Gilded Age  

     If you love stories where flowers carry secrets and every shadow hides a truth, you are in the right place.

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Where to Begin

     Start your journey with:

1. Death Comes at First Light  

     When a man is murdered in Dover, Lady Aurora is pulled into an investigation that leads straight back to her own painful past.

     Then continue with:

   2. A Mermaid’s Drowning

     A seductive Victorian mystery where Lady Aurora’s search for her missing brother leads her into a world of dangerous desires and velvet‑lined traps.

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The Victorian Botanist’s Society: Hidden Herbarium

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     For deeper reflections, behind‑the‑scenes notes, and the emotional threads that weave through my writing, join me on Flipboard.

     I share:

• research discoveries

• botanical symbolism  

• character insights  

• personal essays  

• early chapters and serialized scenes