A gripping tale of murder and mystery in 18th-century England. Across
the still, dark English Channel come the smugglers. But tonight they
carry an unusual cargo: a coffin. Several miles inland, a respected
banker holds a birthday party for his wife. Within days, one of the
guests is found shot dead. What links this apparently senseless killing
to the smugglers lurking in the mists? Why has the local bank been
buying and hoarding gold? And who was in the mysterious coffin? With its
unique cast of characters and captivating amateur sleuths, this twisting
tale vividly brings to 18th-century Kent to life, and draws readers into
its pages.