Publisher's Synopsis
"Sir Bertrand Thorndike is on a dangerous mission in the murky world of politics. There's evil masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Bertie is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the powerbrokers of English government where he encounters a foeman worthy of his steel. Miss Philippa Cashel is dedicated to rescuing women from the streets of London and equipping them with skills to earn their living in honorable ways. But then her dear friend's past catches up with her and Philippa must wrestle with the question, "Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?" When Philippa and Bertie's missions collide, they join forced to rescue captives and repel the corruption threatening to topple England's government"--.