First published 2024
Andrew Logan carries the king's secret orders north to Scotland. His mission: capture Sir David Moray, the courtier suspected of poisoning Prince Henry. The realm still reels from the popular prince's sudden death in 1613, and whispers of murder spread through both England and Scotland, now united under one crown. Phoebe Westaway despises Logan, but duty forces her to join the hunt when her aging father must assist the King's Messenger. Their quarry proves elusive. Moray refuses capture and drags his pursuers into the shadowy world of court politics, where alliances shift and rivals scheme. As the chase unfolds, Phoebe discovers that treachery runs deeper than anyone suspected. The journey tests everyone involved. Logan faces dangers that go far beyond his original orders. Phoebe must rely on a man she cannot stand. Their pursuit of justice becomes a fight for survival as they navigate the web of courtly intrigue that may have claimed a prince's life.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, pursuit-of-justice
Setting: England, Scotland
Period: 1613
512 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster UK