Swamp of Lies
Book Three in the Fields of Honor series
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Pub Date Mar 16 2027 | Archive Date Mar 15 2027
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Description
Bestselling author Sharon Virts returns to the tumultuous American Regency era with the third book in her Fields of Honor series.
In the late 1820s, America is at a crossroads. As its territories expand, its dearest-held ideals are challenged in the name of progress. In this unstable landscape, the two oldest McCarty brothers—William and Jack—are also divided, their relationship fractured after a stinging betrayal.
The ever-ambitious William strikes out for Florida’s swamplands, a territory that refuses to follow any of the rules he lives by. He quickly becomes entangled in vicious political schemes, and the more he struggles, the deeper he sinks. Back in Virginia, Jack shoulders crushing familial responsibilities while learning to navigate Washington’s rooms of power, increasingly aware of the shaky foundations of the relationships he thought were set in stone. As he tries to balance risk with reward, he finds himself once more bound for the dueling ground—this time saving a life instead of taking one.
From the lawless Florida Keys to the poisonous parlors of Washington, the McCarty brothers face old flames and new fires, risking their reputations and their lives. They must decide—which stands will they take and which lines are they unwilling to cross?
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“A fabulous immersion in this piece of American history—a real page turner with action and characters that never ebb.” —Historical Novels Society
“Sharon Virts’s latest novel kept me turning pages, left me thinking about the characters long after the last chapter. Absolutely amazing.” —Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, bestselling author of Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady
“Powerful and compelling. Her characters step off the page and into your life.” —Anthony McCarten, award-winning novelist and screenwriter known for writing biopics, including The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour, and Bohemian Rhapsody
“Based on actual events and full of fantastic period detail, Virts gives us a lovely piece of time travel that shows America has never been civil in its political discourse. Pour a cup of tea—capped off with some rum—for a thrilling and tense slice of Virginia in the early 1800s.” —Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Revelators
“Virts’s descriptive prose fuels the unease in this well-researched whodunit.” —Jane Lorenzini, New York Times bestselling author of The Growing Season and I Really Needed This Today, cowritten with Hoda Kotb
“A vivid and compelling tale that is equal parts murder mystery and well-researched historical fiction. Devotees of true crime featuring heroines who refuse to give up, you’re in for a well-crafted ride!” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things
“Sharon Virts is a natural storyteller and evocative writer with a keen eye for historical detail and drama. Set in 1816 and based on the true story of the rivalry between two Virginia gentlemen, Masque of Honor unfolds as an epic tale of romance, politics, ambition, and power—and paying the ultimate price to defend one’s honor.” —Susan Koch, Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker
“Sharon Virts’s debut novel carries us back to life as it was two hundred years ago in the new state of Virginia. Masque of Honor provides a spicy stew of ambition, envy, honor, courage—and love—as two brothers-in-law drive step-by-step toward an explosive choice. This is fascinating fiction based on facts, and Virts’s writing will captivate readers. Pick it up and you won’t want to put it down!” —Pamela Binnings Ewen, author of The Queen of Paris, The Moon in the Mango Tree, An Accidental Life, and Faith on Trial
Marketing Plan
- Editorial reviews
- NetGalley campaign
- Ebook discount service
- BookBub submission
- Goodreads giveaway
- Limited bookstore tour
- Book club appearances
- Historical Society appearances
- Launch party at the historic Selma Mansion
- ALA Convention 2025, 2026
- Upcoming appearance on HGTV
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781967510979 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 340 |