Buchdetails
Format
Gebundene Ausgabe
Seiten
448
Sprache
Englisch
Veröffentlicht
Mar 15, 2015
Verlag
Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN-10
0751552801
ISBN-13
9780751552805
Beschreibung
In springtime 1665, London is shrouded in a veil of dread as the specter of plague looms over its streets, particularly in the troubled area of St Giles. Amidst the chaos and fear, a seemingly routine investigation turns deadly when a body is discovered in Cheapside, leading to a tangled web of intrigue.
As the city grapples with the pervasive threat of disease, the protagonist must navigate not only the perilous environment but also the intricate social dynamics that govern life in this tumultuous time. Each step towards uncovering the truth reveals darker secrets lurking just beneath the surface, challenging loyalty and morality.
With the threats of disease and deception ever-present, time is of the essence. The urgency to solve the mystery before the plague claims more victims weighs heavily, compelling the protagonist to confront not only the elusive killer but also the deep-rooted fears of a city teetering on the brink of collapse.
As the city grapples with the pervasive threat of disease, the protagonist must navigate not only the perilous environment but also the intricate social dynamics that govern life in this tumultuous time. Each step towards uncovering the truth reveals darker secrets lurking just beneath the surface, challenging loyalty and morality.
With the threats of disease and deception ever-present, time is of the essence. The urgency to solve the mystery before the plague claims more victims weighs heavily, compelling the protagonist to confront not only the elusive killer but also the deep-rooted fears of a city teetering on the brink of collapse.