Part of Palliser, book 4
Phineas Finn returns to London after political exile, his reputation in tatters. A murder accusation threatens to destroy his fragile social standing, forcing him into a desperate legal battle where his past and present collide. Navigating treacherous political circles and personal relationships, Finn must defend himself against powerful enemies who seek his complete ruin. His only allies are a complex network of friends and potential lovers, each with their own hidden agendas. At stake is not just his freedom, but his entire future in the cutthroat world of Victorian parliamentary politics.
Genres: historical-fiction, 19th-century, political-thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, legal-battle
Setting: Parliament
Period: Victorian Era
768 pages