First published 2003
On a London morning, Lord John Grey witnesses a shocking event. But his efforts to avoid a family scandal are upended when the Crown tasks him with investigating the brutal murder of a fellow soldier—a comrade who may have been a traitor. As Grey follows the twisted trail of clues, he must confront long-buried secrets and a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. In this gripping historical mystery, one man's quest for the truth could cost him everything.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: London (England), Great Britain
Period: 18th century, George II, 1727-1760
305 pages · Paperback · Dell