First published 2019
William Warwick disappoints his father Sir Julian by joining the Metropolitan Police instead of following the family legal tradition. Under Constable Fred Yates' guidance, William learns the beat before advancing to Scotland Yard's arts and antiquities division. His first major case involves tracking a stolen Rembrandt from the Fitzmolean Museum. The investigation brings him into contact with Beth Rainsford, a gallery research assistant harboring a dangerous secret, and William falls deeply in love with her. The theft leads back to sophisticated art collector Miles Faulkner and his sharp lawyer Booth Watson QC, both willing to exploit legal loopholes to stay ahead of William's investigation. Miles' wife Christina cultivates William's friendship, though her true loyalties remain unclear. William must navigate these complex relationships while pursuing justice, establishing the foundation for what will become a lifelong battle against criminal adversaries.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love
Setting: Fitzmolean Museum, Metropolitan Police, Scotland Yard
Period: 20th-century
326 pages · Kindle Edition · St. Martin's Press