Book description
1896. Newly promoted to Head of Special Branch, Thomas Pitt is forced
to face the danger his new position brings when he uncovers the work of
a traitor in his department. Not knowing who to trust, he must unmask
the conspirator, whist simultaneously protecting a suspected target,
Austrian state visitor Duke Alois. Meanwhile, Victor Narraway is
investigating the mysterious death of Serafina Monserrat. Once the
holder of many sensitive, political secrets, Serafina had suffered from
dementia in her later years and Narraway is unsure whether what he has
uncovered is the confused ramblings of an old woman, or a catastrophic
plot which could trigger a major international war. As the two
investigations come ever closer it is clear that bluff and double-bluff
are at play. When Pitt finally comes face to face with the suspected
traitor will he, knowing the fate of the world is at stake, find the
strength to stop the man by any means necessary? With twenty million
books in print throughout the world, Anne Perry's bestselling novels are
noted for their memorable characters, exploration of social issues and
historical accuracy. Selected by The Timesnas one of the twentieth
century's '100 Masters of Crime', Anne lives in Scotland.
