by Anthony Hope
First published 2016
Respected civil servant Peter Brent upholds the rules, until a politician's daughter seeks his help. Drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and influence, Peter must choose between his moral code and protecting the woman he's sworn to serve. As the stakes rise, Peter's once-stable life unravels, and he must find the courage to stand firm against the relentless pressures of the political machine.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: double-life, hidden-desires, reputation
Period: Victorian England, Regency
394 pages · Hardcover · Wentworth Press