"The past proves deadly when a witness to a case gone cold is murdered—a chilling message meant to silence those involved . . .
Summoned to Gravesend, Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field is shocked to discover the body of a man he interviewed only days earlier. The brutal timing suggests his inquiries into the cold case that has haunted him for well over a year struck a nerve. But with more questions than clues, the investigation threatens to once again grind to a halt.
Widow Amelia Greystone's quiet life is upended by murder for a third time, this one striking dangerously close to home. A mysterious clue hidden in her late husband's desk compels her to investigate—a decision that forces her to confront the possibility that she didn't know her husband at all, and their life together was a lie.
As Amelia and Henry's paths intertwine, a second body is found, dragging them deep into the shadows of London's underworld. There, the lines between loyalty and betrayal blur, and the answers they seek may cost more than they're prepared to lose.
Dark secrets, surprising twists, and a relentless killer collide in this gripping historical mystery."
"In the eerie stillness of a moonlit night, a ravenkeeper is brutally murdered outside the Tower of London. The only potential witness, his daughter, missing . . .
Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field has few clues to follow but is determined to prove his quick rise through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police wasn't simply because of his last name. Yet when the ravenkeeper's daughter is found, the case becomes even more complicated.
Discovering the frightened, disheveled girl on her doorstep is a shocking start to widow Amelia Greystone's day. So is the inspector assigned to the case—the same one who has yet to solve her husband's murder.
Soon the investigation takes a dangerous turn that rouses fear of the legend surrounding the Tower's ravens and threatens the Queen herself.
Can the unlikely pair protect the newly orphaned girl and halt the killer before he strikes again?"
"A young girl—a mudlark—is found dead on the muddy bank of the Thames in her best dress, a crystal perfume bottle clutched in her lifeless hand . . .
Fearing foul play, widow Amelia Greystone sends for Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field—the man still haunted by his failure to solve her husband's murder. Though the trust between them is fragile, Amelia believes Henry is the only one capable of delivering justice.
Henry soon confirms Amelia's suspicion but is met with orders to abandon the case. He refuses to turn a blind eye and reluctantly agrees that Amelia aid him as he conducts a clandestine investigation.
As secrets unravel, a second body surfaces, and the pair unearth a plot with chilling ties to the government. When Amelia's personal demons threaten to drive her into the killer's path, Henry must confront his own fears to not only save her but stop the villain."
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