The third Thomas Hill mystery features murder, deceit, and lies under
a new monarch in 17th-century London
Spring 1661. After years of civil war followed by Oliver Cromwell's
joyless rule as Lord Protector, England awaits the coronation of King
Charles II. The mood in London is one of relief and hope for a better
future. But when two respectable gentlemen are found in a foul lane with
their throats cut, it becomes apparent that England's enemies are using
the newly reestablished post office for their own ends. There are
traitors at work and plans to overthrow the king. Another war is
possible. Thomas Hill, in London visiting friends, is approached by the
king's security advisor and asked to take charge of deciphering coded
letters intercepted by the post office. As the body count rises and the
killer starts preying on women, the action draws closer to Thomas and
his loved ones. He finds himself dragged into the hunt for the traitors
and the murderer, but will he find them before it's too late?