Summoned to the remote marshes of Norfolk, scientist Harry Hunt, after identifying the skeleton of Captain Jeffrey Hudson--a prominent member of the court that no one knew was dead because another man had been impersonating him--must search for the culprit in Paris, where he uncovers a plot to kill the Queen and all the Catholic members of her court.

"This radiant and thrilling debut follows a passionate love affair between two noblewomen who wish to free themselves from their repressive society, whatever the cost. In 17th century Paris, everyone has something to hide. The noblemen and women and writers consort with fortune tellers in the dark confines of their salons, servants practice witchcraft and black magic, and the titled poison family members to obtain inheritance. But for the Baroness...