May 1870, Ottawa . . . A city of secrets
An invasion force is gathering south of the border. Those behind the invasion will kill to keep their plans secret.
A boy runs away from the orphanage. He has a secret that could cost him his life.
A body is found floating in the Rideau Canal just below Sapper's Bridge. Twenty-four hours later, a second body is discovered along the canal's towpath. The two men shared a secret that resulted in their deaths.
Detective Jacques Charlebois had transferred to the Ottawa Police to escape a troubled past, a past he would prefer to keep secret.
As Detective Charlebois strives to solve the murders, he discovers some secrets just won't stay buried.