From the No.1 bestselling writer of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes another reserve in the phenomenally successful series following Wayne Marwood.

A royal scandal…

In the Court of Charles II, it’s an unhealthy time to be alive – an incorrect move can lead to disgrace, exile or death. The finding of the body at the house of one of the best courtiers in the property could therefore have catastrophic consequences.

A shocking murder…

James Marwood, a traitor’s kid, is ordered to cover up the killing. However the dead man is known to Marwood – as is the probably culprit, Kitty Lovett.

The stakes have never been higher…

Marwood is sure Cat is innocent so determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out. If he makes a blunder, it could threaten the King himself…