Lord Digby, King Charles' spymaster, has ordered Laurence Beaumont to
London. He is to travel with Digby's man, a Mr. Violet, whom Beaumont
doesn't trust. They are to investigate the torture and murder of one of
Digby's agents. Upon arrival in London, Beaumont is immediately in
trouble. Fortunately for him Mistress Edwards house is nearby and he is
able to escape detection. The women that work there agree to help him
in his endeavours.
Beaumont's opposite number on the parliament side, Clement Veetch, was
wounded in an attempt to capture Beaumont. Veech is now bound and
determined to capture Beaumont and return the favour. Unfortunately
for Beaumont, at this time, his lover, Isabella decides to dump him. He
decides to travel to London to speak to her, but before he can, he
learns of news that is a threat to Prince Rupert. In his escape from
the city Beaumont is wounded; a wound that threatens his life. Also,
unbeknownst to Beaumont, at this time another threat to him, arrives
from Spain.
In the midst of war, Beaumont marries Catherine Furnival. He then
speaks to his brother Tom about the Spanish threat, which turns out to
be a man who looks much like Beaumont. The man claims to be a distant
cousin, but why has he been hesitant in coming forward? What's in store
for him and his family? Who will win the war; the Royalists or
Parliament?
Author Claire Letemendia has written an excellent historical novel of
the English Civil War, full of intrigue, treachery, and romance. It is a
book fans of historical fiction will find hard to put down.
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