When Eleanor Whitmore, the only heir to the vast Whitmore fortune, vanishes without a trace, London's high society is thrown into chaos. Was it a kidnapping? A carefully planned escape? Or something far more sinister?

Renowned detective Arthur Langford is called in to investigate, but what starts as a simple missing persons case quickly spirals into a deadly web of secrets, murder, and betrayal. As Langford retraces Eleanor's last known steps, he uncovers a series of violent deaths, all tied to the Whitmore family fortune.

The deeper Langford digs, the more powerful his enemies become. A hidden conspiracy lurks beneath London's glittering aristocracy, and someone will do anything to keep the truth buried—including killing again.

With time running out and danger closing in, Langford must unravel a mystery that threatens to shake the foundations of the British elite. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, can he uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim?

Perfect for fans of

History
Detective stories with aristocratic intrigue
Secret societies and hidden conspiracies
Fast-paced Victorian crime fiction