It is 1891 and Lord Powerscourt has been asked to investigate a death. It is the death of Prince Eddy, son of the Prince of Wales, grandson to Queen Victoria. Prince Eddy has been foully murdered and the Prince of Wales wants the murder covered up; made to look as though his son has died from influenza.
Why would the Prince of Wales want the murder covered up? Prince Eddy had been involved in numerous affairs, many of them homosexual, which was frowned upon at that time. However, when more deaths and blackmail occur Powerscourt's investigations take an interesting turn. Are the deaths and blackmail connected to the murder of Prince Eddy?
Powerscourt's investigation will lead him to Venice where he confronts the prime suspect. Later, upon returning to London and after giving his report to the Prince of Wale's staff, the prime suspect is also murdered. Is Powerscourt now a potential victim because he knows too much?
Author David Dickinson has written an excellent historical novel, which I am sure that you will enjoy reading.
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